Comparison

Cube Busters vs Block Nova!

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Cube Busters

Engage in a classic block puzzle experience with a charming twist. Place colorful cubes to clear rows and columns while a friendly character offers encouragement. Enjoy daily challenges, social competition, and offline play.

Highlights
  • Animated characters with personality
  • Clan and ranking system
  • Offline play supported
  • Daily challenges
  • Live events and rewards
  • Row and column clearing
Features
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Meet your new favorite block puzzle — with personality. Cube Busters combines classic Tetris-style gameplay with adorable 3D characters who react to your every move. Drag colorful cubes onto the board, clear rows and columns, and watch your companion cheer you on. It's the brain training game that actually makes you smile. ▸ WHY PLAYERS LOVE CUBE BUSTERS - Characters With Personality — Your cube companion watches your moves, celebrates your wins, and gives you that "come on, you got this" look when you need it most. - Clan & Ranking System — Join a clan, compete on leaderboards, and climb the ranks with friends. The social features rival games 10x our size. - Offline Play — No WiFi? No problem. Your favorite brain training puzzle works anywhere, anytime. - Daily Challenges — Fresh puzzles every day to keep your mind sharp and your streak alive. ▸ HOW TO PLAY 1. Drag cube blocks onto the 9×9 board 2. Fill complete rows or columns to clear them 3. Plan ahead — new cubes appear after every move 4. Don't run out of space! Simple to learn. Surprisingly deep to master. ▸ PERFECT FOR - Puzzle lovers who enjoyed Tetris, Woodoku, 1010, or Block Blast - Players who want brain training without the pressure - Anyone tired of ads ruining their relaxing game time - Families looking for a fun, competitive game everyone can play ▸ LIVE EVENTS & REWARDS Participate in rotating in-game events with unique challenges and exclusive rewards. Extend your win streak, complete special missions, and earn prizes that keep the game fresh week after week. ▸ WHAT PLAYERS ARE SAYING "Finally a block puzzle that doesn't shove ads in my face every 30 seconds" "The character watching my moves and giving me encouraging looks is adorable" "Best clan system I've seen in a casual puzzle game" "800 levels in and still playing daily" Download Cube Busters now and discover why puzzle fans are making the switch. Questions or feedback? Email us at support@spykegames.com — we read every message.

About

Block Nova!

Experience a meditative 8x8 block-matching game set against a tranquil night sky. Enjoy classic gameplay with a smart AI battle system and soothing visuals and soundscapes. Play offline, anytime, anywhere for pure stress relief and strategic fun.

Highlights
  • Classic 8x8 block matching
  • Local same-screen battle
  • Daily challenges with AI opponents
  • Starry visual theme
  • Offline play
Features
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Block Nova! — An 8×8 Block-Matching Symphony Under the Starlit Sky As night falls and stars begin to twinkle, a meditative block adventure awaits you. Set against a tranquil night sky, Block Nova! delivers pure 8×8 block-matching gameplay, offering a dual relaxation experience for your eyes and soul. In this elegantly minimalistic world of blocks, each colorful piece shines like a celestial gem. With gentle swipes of your finger, watch blocks align and vanish gracefully, accompanied by soothing light effects and delightful soundscapes—transforming each move into a visual concerto. While honoring classic block-matching roots, the game breathes new life into the genre with its smart AI battle system, turning solitary play into a thrilling strategic duel. Game Features • Classic 8×8 Block Matching – Simple yet profound core mechanics for pure stress-relief • Local Same-Screen Battle: No Wi-Fi, no sign-ups — just rotate your device! • Daily Challenges – Test your wits against intelligent AI opponents • Starry Visual Theme – Deep blue nightscapes with shimmering particle effects • Offline Play – Enjoy anywhere, anytime—zero network pressure Block Nova! has no cluttered leaderboards or frantic timers—only the pure joy of cascading blocks. Whether unwinding during work breaks or seeking serenity before bed, your personal starlit board awaits. Begin your cosmic block-matching journey now! Let Block Nova! deliver lasting fun through its simplest rules. Under this 8×8 starry sky, everyone will find their own perfect rhythm of play.

Screenshots

Cube Busters4 screens
Block Nova!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cube Busters at none against Block Nova!'s shown. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cube Busters sells 17 one-off in-app purchases and Block Nova! sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Cube Busters against 4.7 for Block Nova!. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14K and 11K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of Cube Busters's written reviews are positive against 48% of Block Nova!'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cube Busters ships an update weekly, Block Nova! every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Cube Busters versus Block Nova!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCube BustersBlock Nova!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (14K ratings) — better4.7 (11K ratings)
Positive reviews50.9% of reviews — better48.1% of reviews
Number of ratings14K — better11K
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size266 MB231 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSpyke GamesUniRise Studio

Customer experience

Cube Busters

All ratings13,944 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral2.7%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews342 reviews
Positive50.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative34.8%

Block Nova!

All ratings10,750 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral5.0%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive48.1%
Neutral11.1%
Negative40.7%

User reviews

Cube Busters

From 14K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
  • 👍 No ads
  • 👍 Challenging levels
  • 👍 Relaxing and makes you think
  • 👍 Improved version of Tetris

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Manipulative coin system
  • 💰 Too many coins required for second chances
  • 💰 Game seems designed to push in-app purchases

Block Nova!

From 11K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun and easy to play
  • 👍 Great logic and brain game
  • ❤️ Keeps mind actively working

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Ads not as advertised
  • 🐛 Pieces cannot be turned

Bugs and requests

Cube Busters

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Falsely indicates being out of moves
  • Requires payment to progress past certain levels

Requested features

2 requests
  • Leaderboards and player stats
  • Infinite levels

Block Nova!

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Ads not as advertised
  • Game not as advertised

Requested features

1 request
  • Waterfall effects of blocks flowing as advertised

In-app purchases

17 purchases

Cube Busters

One-time17
  • Cube Busters 1$0.99
  • Cube Busters 2$1.99
  • Cube Busters 3$2.99
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  • Cube Busters 4$3.99
  • Cube Busters 5$4.99
  • Cube Busters 6$5.99
  • Cube Busters 8$7.99
  • Cube Busters 9$8.99
  • Cube Busters 10$9.99
  • Cube Busters 12$11.99
  • Cube Busters 14$13.99
  • Cube Busters 15$14.99
  • Cube Busters 20$19.99
  • Cube Busters 30$29.99
  • Cube Busters 40$39.99
  • Cube Busters 50$49.99
  • Cube Busters 80$79.99
5 purchases

Block Nova!

One-time5
  • Super Gift$1.99
  • 2-Player$9.99
  • Super Gift$10.99
Show 2 more
  • Remove Ads$19.99
  • Super Gift$20.99

Questions

Is Cube Busters free?
Cube Busters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Block Nova! free?
Block Nova! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cube Busters or Block Nova!?
Cube Busters is rated higher. Cube Busters averages 4.8 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Block Nova! averages 4.7 from 11K ratings.
Do Cube Busters or Block Nova! have ads?
Block Nova! shows ads; Cube Busters does not.
Which is updated more often, Cube Busters or Block Nova!?
Cube Busters ships an update weekly, and Block Nova! every 2 weeks. Most recently, Cube Busters was updated on September 23, 2026 and Block Nova! on September 24, 2026.

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