# Block Nova! vs Reach 22 Puzzle

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Reach 22 Puzzle at none against Block Nova!'s 5. Reach 22 Puzzle also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Block Nova!'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (11K vs 5). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Block Nova! sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Reach 22 Puzzle asks for nothing beyond the download.

Reach 22 Puzzle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block Nova! has 11K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Block Nova! ships an update every 2 weeks, Reach 22 Puzzle every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Block Nova! | Reach 22 Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-nova/id6748379225/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reach-22-puzzle/id6766743672/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 49.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 231 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UniRise Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823900723) | [Ahmed Farrag](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896320459) |

## What reviewers say

### Block Nova!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-nova/id6748379225)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super Gift | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2-Player | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Gift | $10.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $19.99 | one-time |
| Super Gift | $20.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not as advertised
- Game not as advertised

**Requested features**

- Waterfall effects of blocks flowing as advertised


### Reach 22 Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reach-22-puzzle/id6766743672)

A tile-matching puzzle game where players select adjacent tiles that sum to 22 to clear the board. Progress through increasingly challenging levels, utilizing special blocks to overcome obstacles and advance.

**Highlights:** Select adjacent tiles summing to 22, Clear the board to advance levels, Utilize Rescue blocks for assistance, Increasing difficulty with level progression, Simple to learn, challenging to master

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Block Nova! free?

Block Nova! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Reach 22 Puzzle free?

Reach 22 Puzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Block Nova! or Reach 22 Puzzle?

Reach 22 Puzzle is rated higher. Block Nova! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Reach 22 Puzzle averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Block Nova! or Reach 22 Puzzle have ads?

Both Block Nova! and Reach 22 Puzzle show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Block Nova! or Reach 22 Puzzle?

Block Nova! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Reach 22 Puzzle every 3 months. Most recently, Block Nova! was updated on October 30, 2026 and Reach 22 Puzzle on October 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*