Comparison

Block Star 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

Block Star

Engage in a vibrant block puzzle adventure where strategic placement clears rows and columns for satisfying combos. Enjoy a fresh and engaging experience with clever layouts and a smooth, unique design. Play at your own pace with endless challenges and rewarding gameplay.

Highlights
  • Place blocks to clear rows and columns
  • Achieve rewarding combos
  • Clever layouts and unique designs
  • Play at your own pace
  • Ad-free experience
  • Offline play supported
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Step into the colorful world of Block Star, where every move opens the path to a block adventure full of fun and satisfying blasts. Place blocks, clear rows and columns, and get rewarding combos that light up the board. Each time it feels fresh and engaging, with clever layouts and the joy of solving puzzles at your own pace. With smooth motion and a clean, unique design, Block Star delivers a perfect mix of fun, flow, and satisfying gameplay in every puzzle. Create your journey, block by block. How to Play Start Simple: Drag and drop blocks into open spaces to clear rows and columns. Think Ahead: Plan your moves, make space for larger shapes, and set up satisfying chain combos! Enjoy the flow of the board. Endless Challenge: New items are unlocked as you progress. Beat your best score and improve every run, how far can you go? Cool Features It’s totally Ad-Free! Play without any interruptions or distractions! No Wi-Fi required! Enjoy anytime, anywhere! Powerful combos bring a fresh taste and make it rewarding, just enjoy the satisfying rhythm of clearing the board. New items and unique designs surprise you every time, multiplying the fun as you progress! Still here? Download now and start your adventure!

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

Block Star4 screens
Block Nova!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Block Nova! at 11K against Block Star's 626. Block Star's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks) and review sentiment (57% vs 49%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 Star sells 10 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 — 4.7 for Block Star against 4.7 for Block Nova!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block Nova! has 11K ratings behind it against 626, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of Block Star's written reviews are positive against 49% of Block Nova!'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Block Star ships an update every 5 days, Block Nova! every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Block Star versus Block Nova!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlock StarBlock Nova!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (626 ratings) — better4.7 (11K ratings)
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews — better49.1% of reviews
Number of ratings62611K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size740 MB231 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGrand Games A.Ş.UniRise Digital Limited

Customer experience

Block Star

All ratings619 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral7.1%
Negative35.7%

Block Nova!

All ratings10,750 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral5.0%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive49.1%
Neutral10.9%
Negative40.0%

Bugs and requests

Block Star

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

10 purchases

Block Star

One-time10
  • Special Offer$0.99
  • Tiny Coin Package$1.99
  • Mini Bundle$4.99
Show 7 more
  • Small Coin Package$7.99
  • Star Bundle$9.99
  • Medium Coin Package$14.99
  • Adventure Bundle$19.99
  • Big Coin Package$29.99
  • Mega Bundle$49.99
  • Legendary Bundle$99.99
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 Block Star free?
Block Star 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, Block Star or Block Nova!?
Block Star is rated higher. Block Star averages 4.7 out of 5 from 626 ratings, while Block Nova! averages 4.7 from 11K ratings.
Do Block Star or Block Nova! have ads?
Both Block Star and Block Nova! show ads.
Which is updated more often, Block Star or Block Nova!?
Block Star ships an update every 5 days, and Block Nova! every 2 weeks. Most recently, Block Star was updated on November 5, 2026 and Block Nova! on November 7, 2026.

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