Comparison

PyBLOCK vs EtherNova

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

Head to head
About

PyBLOCK

Features
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PyBLØCK Pocket is the official iOS companion for the PyBLØCK Bitcoin mining pool, with a self-custodial Bitcoin wallet whose keys never leave your device. POOL • Live SHA-256 pool stats: total hashrate, workers, block odds, next difficulty adjustment and every block found. • Every stratum in one place: WAVICLES (DATUM · TIDES shared payouts), CAROUSEL (a different sovereign Knots template every job), CHIRP and SV2 on Stratum V2, and DATUM. • Connection details and fees for each stratum come straight from the pool, ready to copy into your miner. • Track the BTC payout address you mine to: every worker behind it with live 1m / 5m / 1h / 1d hashrate and last-share times. Pin one address for free. • Push notifications when PyBLØCK finds a block or when your own address sees new activity. • Inspect the next block PyBLØCK's Knots node is building — every transaction tile sized by vbytes and colored by feerate. WALLET • Create a BIP39 seed (24 words plus a mandatory passphrase, with a word quiz to confirm your backup) or import one (12–24 words) and restore its addresses. • Native SegWit (bc1q) and legacy addresses. "+ NEW" gives you a fresh receive address instantly. Import a private key as legacy, SegWit or both. • A step-by-step send wizard with a final review, plus saved contacts. • PayNym (BIP-47) reusable payment codes. • Encrypted backup PDF, exported only while your device is offline. • Spending password and Face ID. Keys stay encrypted on your device and never leave it. CHAT • Community chat and direct messages over Nostr, with report and block tools. WHY PYBLØCK PyBLØCK is one of the few Bitcoin pools that enforces Knots' standard relay policy at the template level. No JPEGs, no inscriptions, no spam — just monetary transactions, the way Bitcoin's blockspace was meant to be used. PYBLØCK PRO AND WHALE Optional subscriptions, monthly or annual. Pro: up to 10 tracked addresses, the live block template viewer, historical hashrate charts and offline alerts. Whale: everything in Pro plus up to 25 addresses, all themes, Bitcoin Academy and analytics. Subscriptions renew automatically and can be cancelled anytime from iOS Settings. LEARN MORE • Support: https://t.me/pyblockpool Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://astrolexis.space/privacy PyBLØCK Pocket is published by AstroLexis LLC.

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EtherNova

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EtherNova: ETH Cloud Mining Welcome to EtherNova, your ETH cloud mining and hashrate management platform. Activate cloud nodes, manage your cloud hashrate, track ETH rewards, and review your account activity through a simple and intuitive interface. All mining-related activities and calculations are processed remotely through cloud infrastructure. EtherNova does not use your mobile device’s CPU, GPU, or other computing resources to perform cryptocurrency mining. KEY FEATURES 1. Cloud Nodes Access multiple cloud nodes including Spark, Pulse, Vector, Nova, Nexus, and Titan. Activate the cloud nodes that fit your needs and manage them directly from the Mining dashboard. 2. Hashrate Monitoring Monitor your active nodes, Total Hashrate (MH/s), node status, and cloud activity through a clear and intuitive dashboard. 3. Free Hashrate Watch eligible rewarded advertisements to activate Free Hashrate for a limited period. While Free Hashrate is active, additional rewarded ads can extend its active time. 4. Daily Check-in Complete your Daily Check-in and maintain your account activity and level progress. 5. ETH Wallet Track your ETH balance, review periodic settlement records, and manage eligible withdrawal requests directly from the Wallet. 6. Invite Friends Share your personal invite code, invite friends to EtherNova, and review your referral activity in one place. 7. Account Levels Progress from LV.1 Starter through multiple account levels as you continue participating in eligible activities within EtherNova. PLATFORM HIGHLIGHTS Cloud-Based Processing All mining-related activities and calculations are processed remotely through cloud infrastructure, helping keep cryptocurrency mining computations off your mobile device. Flexible Node Management Manage multiple cloud nodes with different hashrate levels and activation durations from a single interface. Clear Activity Records Review periodic settlement records and withdrawal history directly from your ETH Wallet. Account Security EtherNova supports secure Apple or Google account binding on supported platforms. Account information obtained through binding is used only for account identification and security purposes in accordance with our Privacy Policy. DISCLAIMER 1. Cloud-Based Operation EtherNova operates through remote cloud infrastructure. The app does not use your mobile device’s CPU, GPU, or other computing resources to perform cryptocurrency mining. 2. No Guaranteed Returns Cryptocurrency markets involve inherent risks and volatility. Results from cloud-based activities may vary depending on network conditions, market conditions, and other factors. EtherNova does not promise or guarantee any fixed returns, earnings, income, or profits. 3. No Financial Advice EtherNova does not provide financial, investment, trading, legal, or tax advice. Information provided within the app is for informational purposes only. 4. Cryptocurrency Risk Cryptocurrency values, network conditions, transaction fees, and processing times may change over time. Users should understand the associated risks before using cryptocurrency-related features. Terms of Service: https://games.bitempiregames.com/#/term Privacy Policy: https://games.bitempiregames.com/#/privacy EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PyBLOCK4 screens
EtherNova4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PyBLOCK at none against EtherNova's 10. EtherNova's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. EtherNova sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $23.99 per month. PyBLOCK asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PyBLOCK ships an update weekly, EtherNova every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
PyBLOCK versus EtherNova: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPyBLOCKEtherNova
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.215.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB64 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperBruno AiubYL Innovation

In-app purchases

None

PyBLOCK

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

EtherNova

Subscriptions10
  • Nova · 1 Month$23.991 Month
  • Nova· 3 Months$24.993 Months
  • Nexus · 1 Month$31.991 Month
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  • Titan · 1 Month$39.991 Month
  • Nexus · 3 Months$39.993 Months
  • Titan · 3 Months$49.993 Months
  • Vector · 1 Year$139.991 Year
  • Nova · 1 Year$179.991 Year
  • Nexus · 1 Year$219.991 Year
  • Titan · 1 Year$269.991 Year

Questions

Is PyBLOCK free?
PyBLOCK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EtherNova free?
EtherNova is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PyBLOCK or EtherNova have ads?
Neither PyBLOCK nor EtherNova shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PyBLOCK or EtherNova?
PyBLOCK ships an update weekly, and EtherNova every 2 days. Most recently, PyBLOCK was updated on October 7, 2026 and EtherNova on October 10, 2026.

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