Comparison

Hey Sudoku 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

Hey Sudoku

Features
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《Hey Sudoku》 - Challenge Your Mind! Welcome to 《Hey Sudoku》, a thoughtfully designed single-player Sudoku game created for both Sudoku enthusiasts and beginners! Whether you’re a novice or an experienced player, this game offers endless fun and challenges. Multiple Difficulty Levels: From easy to hard, with a total of five difficulty modes to choose from, suitable for players of all levels. Gradually enhance your Sudoku skills! Continue Game: Pick up where you left off and tackle that last challenge! Fresh Interface: A clean and elegant design that allows you to focus on solving puzzles and enjoy every moment of mental stimulation! Download 《Hey Sudoku》 now, embark on your Sudoku journey, exercise your brain, and have fun! Challenge yourself and become a true Sudoku master!

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

Hey Sudoku4 screens
Block Nova!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hey Sudoku at none against Block Nova!'s 5. Hey Sudoku also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price and device support 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. Block Nova! sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Hey Sudoku asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Hey Sudoku versus Block Nova!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHey SudokuBlock Nova!
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (11K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—48.1% of reviews
Number of ratings—11K — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB231 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer德鹏 焦UniRise Studio

Bugs and requests

Hey Sudoku

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

None

Hey Sudoku

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Block Nova!

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

Questions

Is Hey Sudoku free?
Hey Sudoku is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Block Nova! free?
Block Nova! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hey Sudoku or Block Nova! have ads?
Block Nova! shows ads; Hey Sudoku does not.

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