Comparison

Nova Blocks vs Pixtangle

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

Head to head
About

Nova Blocks

Features
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A calm yet addictive block puzzle set among the stars! In Nova Blocks you place glowing crystal blocks on an 8x8 cosmic grid, filling rows and columns to trigger dazzling SUPERNOVA blasts. The rules take 10 seconds to learn - mastering them is a journey to the stars. HOW TO PLAY - Drag the 3 given pieces onto the grid - Complete a row or column to clear it in a supernova - Clear multiple lines at once for combos and huge scores - The game ends when no piece fits - plan every move! WHY NOVA BLOCKS? - FULLY OFFLINE: play without internet, on planes, anywhere - NO TIME PRESSURE: relax and play at your own pace - COLLECT PLANETS: earn points, complete constellations - DAILY REWARDS: chests and surprises every day - MISSIONS & ACHIEVEMENTS: a fresh goal every session - THEMES: repaint the galaxy to match your style - TINY DOWNLOAD: light on storage and battery With cosmic music and stardust effects, Nova Blocks is designed to clear your mind and keep it sharp. One round starts as 'just 2 minutes'... and you lose yourself among the stars. Chest reward odds are shown in-game before opening or purchasing chests. Download now and blast your first supernova!

About

Pixtangle

This logic puzzle game challenges you to divide a grid into rectangles based on numbered clues. Solve puzzles to reveal pixel art and earn in-game currency. Enjoy a relaxing experience with offline play and daily challenges.

Highlights
  • Shikaku logic puzzles
  • Pixel art reveals
  • Daily challenges
  • Offline play
  • In-game currency
  • Multiple difficulty levels
Features
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Pixtangle is a relaxing Shikaku logic puzzle where you slice a grid into rectangles. Every number tells you the exact size of its rectangle — fill the whole board to win, then watch it bloom into a pixel art. HOW TO PLAY SHIKAKU • Drag to draw a rectangle around a number • Each rectangle must contain exactly one number • The number equals the rectangle's area in cells • Fill the entire board to complete the level WHAT'S INSIDE • Endless classic levels across 6 difficulties — from quick warm-ups to expert brain-benders • A daily challenge on a uniquely shaped board, new every day — keep your streak alive for bigger rewards • A collection of 270+ pixel arts in 10 categories: solve their boards to color them in • Master's Path: 19 more arts earned by winning in Classic • Rarities from common to legendary — complete a whole category to unlock its legendary art • A deal of the day: one art costs fewer coins, chosen fresh every morning • Earn coins as you play and spend them on new arts and hints • Share any finished art with a single tap • Personal statistics: best times, accuracy, streak records and your daily activity map • Game Center: 35 achievements and leaderboards for the daily challenge, levels (all-time and weekly), arts and streaks MADE TO RELAX • Clean minimal design with dark and light themes • Gentle sound effects and haptics — switch them off any time • Optional daily reminders so you never miss a challenge • Works fully offline — play anywhere • No account, no sign-up, quick interactive tutorial Based on the classic Japanese logic puzzle also known as Shikaku or Rectangles. If you enjoy nonograms, sudoku or other grid puzzles, Pixtangle will feel right at home.

Screenshots

Nova Blocks4 screens
Pixtangle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pixtangle at every 3 days against Nova Blocks's fortnightly. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Nova Blocks sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Pixtangle sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nova Blocks ships an update fortnightly, Pixtangle every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Nova Blocks versus Pixtangle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNova BlocksPixtangle
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.5 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBARIS ERDOANAliaksei Pranko

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Nova Blocks

One-time5
  • 1,000 Coins$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Nova Pass Premium$2.99
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  • 5,500 Coins$3.99
  • 15,000 Coins$6.99
5 purchases

Pixtangle

One-time5
  • 500 Coins$0.49
  • 1,200 Coins$0.99
  • 3,000 Coins$1.99
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  • No Ads + 1,500 Coins$2.99
  • 6,000 Coins$3.49

Questions

Is Nova Blocks free?
Nova Blocks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pixtangle free?
Pixtangle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Nova Blocks or Pixtangle have ads?
Both Nova Blocks and Pixtangle show ads.
Which is updated more often, Nova Blocks or Pixtangle?
Nova Blocks ships an update fortnightly, and Pixtangle every 3 days. Most recently, Nova Blocks was updated on October 19, 2026 and Pixtangle on October 24, 2026.

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