Comparison

Nova Rogues vs Block Bop

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

Head to head
About

Nova Rogues

Engage in a fast-paced, one-thumb space shooter with roguelike elements. Dodge enemy fire while your weapons auto-attack, and strategically choose upgrades to create powerful, unique builds for each run. Explore a branching galaxy map and battle distinct factions and bosses.

Highlights
  • One-thumb drag to dodge controls
  • Auto-firing weapons
  • Synergistic upgrade system
  • Branching galaxy map progression
  • Three distinct enemy factions
  • Multiple playable ships
  • Quick 10-30 minute runs
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Nova Rogues is a one-thumb roguelite space shooter. Drag to fly. Your guns fire while your thumb is down, and every run you build a new ship from the upgrades you choose. FLY THROUGH A GATE, PICK YOUR UPGRADE Before each fight, gates open on the battlefield. Fly into the one you want and stay until its ring fills. Reroll the choices, or skip the pick. A NEW BUILD EVERY RUN • 85 upgrades in four rarities, from Common to Legendary • Chain crits, pierce, multishot, drones, elements and more • 49 modules to collect and equip before you launch THREE SHIPS The all-round Falcon, the precision Manta and the close-combat Hammer. Each flies differently and has its own abilities. CHOOSE YOUR ROUTE A branching map of fights, elites and shops. Pick your route, your risk and your rewards, then face the Talon, the Brood and the Verge, and their bosses. Bosses warn you before their big attacks, so every hit is fair. FOUR DIFFICULTIES Casual, Standard, Challenging and Nightmare. Start relaxed, then see how far you can push. MORE TO PLAY FOR • 30 challenges with fixed ships and rules • Milestones, badges and leaderboards • Leave mid-run and continue later • Available in 10 languages FREE TO PLAY Nova Rogues is free. The optional No Forced Ads purchase removes forced ads and banners, lets you play offline, and makes revives instant. The two daily bonus-chest ads stay optional for everyone. Think fast. Fly smart. Build broken.

About

Block Bop

Engage in a fast-paced physics stacking game where you must balance colorful blocks against dynamic environments and hazards. Each level pack introduces unique challenges that test your precision and adaptability to keep everything from crashing down.

Highlights
  • Physics-based stacking gameplay
  • Multiple unique level packs
  • Dynamic environments and hazards
  • Handcrafted levels
  • Quick pick-up-and-play sessions
  • Optional level packs via IAP
Features
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Stack fast. Dodge harder. Hold steady. Block Bop is a fast-paced physics stacking game where every level puts a new twist on keeping your blocks balanced. Stack colorful blocks, react to changing environments, dodge hazards, and try to keep everything from crashing down. It starts simple—but each level introduces new challenges that test your timing, precision, and ability to adapt. EVERY PACK CHANGES THE GAME Starter Circuit — Learn the basics and master the stack. Neon Nights — Bright lights, moving platforms, and party-inspired challenges. Volcano Vault — Dodge fiery hazards, survive tremors, and stay out of the lava. Zero Gravity — Gravity shifts, orbital obstacles, and space-based challenges change the rules. Ice Cavern — Slippery surfaces, freezing hazards, and icy obstacles put your balance to the test. Chaos Lab — Strange experiments, unpredictable hazards, and some of Block Bop's wildest challenges. MASTER THE STACK • Physics-based stacking gameplay • 10 handcrafted levels in each level pack • Unique hazards and mechanics across different environments • Earn stars as you master levels • Colorful blocks with their own personalities • Quick levels designed for pick-up-and-play fun • Optional level packs available as one-time in-app purchases How high can you stack before everything comes crashing down? Welcome to Block Bop. Terms of Service https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://azamsharp.com/block-bop-privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Nova Rogues4 screens
Block Bop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Block Bop at none against Nova Rogues's shown. Nova Rogues's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.6). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Nova Rogues sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Block Bop 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 — 5.0 for Nova Rogues against 5.0 for Block Bop. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Nova Rogues versus Block Bop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNova RoguesBlock Bop
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings4 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.6
Further details — not scored
Size409 MB22 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developerutku sahinMohammad Azam

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Nova Rogues

One-time3
  • Pilot Starter Kit$2.99
  • No Forced Ads$3.99
  • Supporter Bundle$5.99
5 purchases

Block Bop

One-time5
  • Volcano Vault$1.99
  • Neon$1.99
  • Zero Gravity$1.99
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  • Ice Cavern$1.99
  • Chaos Lab$1.99

Questions

Is Nova Rogues free?
Nova Rogues is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Block Bop free?
Block Bop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Nova Rogues or Block Bop?
Nova Rogues and Block Bop are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Nova Rogues or Block Bop have ads?
Nova Rogues shows ads; Block Bop does not.

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