# Block Story Free > 3D block building sandbox RPG with exploration, crafting, and creature combat. (iPhone/iPad app by Paul Pacheco.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-story-free/id536926804 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Paul Pacheco](https://appshunter.io/developer/517812928) - Category: Games, Action, Role Playing - Price: Free - Rating: 4.18/5 from 722 App Store ratings · 236 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 9.0 · 215 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2012-10-10 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-story-free/id536926804/reviews.md ## What is Block Story Free? Build a world of vast landscapes where you have ultimate control. You decide where to go and what to build. Fly on dragons and other creatures as you embark on an epic quest to save the world. Block Story® combines popular 3D block building, sandbox exploration gameplay with exciting and addictive role playing game elements. Complete quests to conquer diverse biomes and become the greatest warrior in the realm. Build strongholds, encounter a wide variety of creatures, battle boss monsters, and mine valuable resources to upgrade weaponry, access better equipment and create artifacts to summon monsters of all sorts -- including dragons! The first chapter of your story begins... Key Features • Discover several new exciting quests • Learn from a wise Wizard on how to discover the many wonders of Block Story • Ride on dragons and 29 other creatures • Infinite hours of RPG exploration game play • Explore numerous biomes from desert wastelands to arctic mountain ranges but look out for the ice dragon • Encounter numerous supporting characters that will assist you on your quests. • Level up your hero with customized stats and attributes • Use the crafting system to forge a slew of magical items – from lighting swords, mystical staves and rare artifacts that summon dragons and other creatures that will aid you in battle http://www.blockstory.net/forum ## Key features - 3D block building and sandbox exploration - Epic RPG quests and role playing elements - Ride dragons and 29 other creatures - Crafting system for magical items and artifacts - Battle boss monsters and diverse creatures - Explore numerous biomes - Level up hero with customized stats ## What do users think of Block Story Free? Reviews of Block Story Free are mostly positive: the game is rated 4.2/5 from 722 App Store ratings. What users like most: engaging gameplay, unique features compared to Minecraft. Top complaints: frequent crashes and bugs, slow progression and grindy gameplay. Summarized from real user reviews. **Pros** - 👍 Engaging gameplay - 🌟 Unique features compared to Minecraft - 🎨 Impressive graphics - 🕹️ Nostalgic for long-time players **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs - ⏱️ Slow progression and grindy gameplay - 💰 Paid creative mode frustrates users - 🔍 Lack of updates and new content **Commonly reported bugs** - Inventory items randomly disappearing - Furnace smelting issues - Crashes when using certain items - Compatibility problems on iOS **Most requested features** - Multiplayer mode - More boss battles and enemy variety - Expanded crafting and building options - Optimization for newer devices ## Is Block Story Free safe? Block Story Free appears mostly safe based on user ratings. The AppsHunter Safety Score for Block Story Free is 83 out of 100. This assessment is based on 722 user ratings, with an App Store average of 4.2 out of 5. Of 721 App Store ratings, 78.5% point to a safe experience, 6.2% suggest some concerns, and 15.3% point to a risky experience. ## Is Block Story Free legit? Block Story Free is no longer available in the App Store. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Block Story Free is 35 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data. ## Recent user reviews (10 of 236) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-story-free/id536926804/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Amazing man *2025-12-17* Loved this game ever since I was a kid never really got far into it though but I would play it hours on end. I remember about this game around a week ago and started playing it again 8 years later and I love it I finished the whole storyline in around a week but now I wish there was more content for the mobile version although I might just play the one on steam it would be nice to get some updates after 9 years this game is just too golden. ### 5/5 — Обновление *2025-01-10, version 11.2.3* Игра очень хорошая, но очень хочу обновление ### 5/5 — Unfortunately game not updated for 7yrs on ios 😰 *2024-12-09, version 11.2.3* Gg ### 5/5 — Good game but 7 years old in updates *2024-12-05* Been a fan of this game for 8 years but no updates for iOS and I can’t even seem to buy premium anymore on iOS just update the game add more biomes and bosses and more and advertise on tiktok and IG reel and add multiplayer and it will take over Needs updates and new content and stuff to explore please before I get depressed And add to consoles for like 5bucks (Add premium) ### 5/5 — UPDATE PLEASE I BEG YOU *2024-10-06, version 11.2.3* PLEASE update, this game has SO MUCH potential!! ### 3/5 — og *2024-10-04, version 11.2.3* been playing since i was a jit ### 4/5 — Устранить баги и не бросать игру *2024-10-04, version 11.2.3* Здравствуйте, начал играть нечаянно ударил волшебнику тот меня убил и после выкидывает подземлей и у меня потихоньку уходит здоровье, я сделал новый мир но тоже самое создал все с нуля не помогает ничего, прошу исправьте пж ### 4/5 — Game hasn’t been updated for seven years. *2024-09-30, version 11.2.3* I’m really enjoying this game so far, but I saw my friend who also plays the game on a different phone than mine but their game had, fried meat, the Basilisk pet, and their game was updated in like 2024 and each month? I dunno if block story on the app store got dropped or isn’t getting updates anymore. ### 5/5 — Everything in this game is out to kill me *2024-09-29, version 11.2.3* 10/10 ### 3/5 — Loot *2024-09-22, version 11.2.3* We need lootable chests instead of empty ones ## Frequently asked questions about Block Story Free ### What is Block Story Free? Block Story Free is a game that combines 3D block building and sandbox exploration with role-playing game elements. Players can build worlds, embark on quests, battle creatures, and craft items. ### What are the key features of Block Story Free? Key features include discovering new quests, riding dragons and other creatures, infinite RPG exploration, exploring diverse biomes, encountering supporting characters, leveling up your hero, and using a crafting system to forge magical items. ### How much does Block Story Free cost? The app is free to download and play, but it does offer in-app purchases, which can be used to acquire additional items or features within the game. ### What kind of creatures can I encounter in Block Story Free? You can encounter a wide variety of creatures, including dragons, and you can even summon monsters of all sorts using rare artifacts. The game also features boss monsters to battle. ### What are some common use cases for Block Story Free? Players use the app for creative world-building, embarking on epic quests, exploring diverse fantasy environments, engaging in combat with monsters, and customizing their hero's progression through a deep RPG system. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 11.2.3 — 2017-01-30 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. New epic storyline Ride your pets and 29 other creatures Achievements Villages Volcanoes Rebalance monsters Spawners are not visible Tools durability Axe, shovel, hammer Furnace Thai translation Paint brush Spell to trap creatures Many bug fixes ### 8.0.6 — 2013-11-16 Improved controls (no more digging while looking around) Improved performance Redesigned user friendly interface Miner helmet Decorative pipes Facebook integration Fixed issue with losing items Added description for all items Improved memory usage Korean translation Japanese translation Portuguese translation Ability to load automatically a world at startup ### 7.0.2 — 2013-06-16 v 7.0.2 Pets run away from enemy when hurt Teleporter arrows New quests New pets: Perseus(cat), Slinky(dog), Gontar(alien dog) Improved collision Sunrise ambient light Fixed loot collecting bug Redesigned menu screen New hard game mode Better fences Small fixes and improvements v 6.0.3 Improved fps v 6.0.1 Now you can summon more than one pet at the same time Fixed summoning dead pet You cannot attack your pet with your hands Mobs dont try to attack in Creative mode Fixed Drako pet walk animation Fixed Werewolf's animations V 6.0 First pets: Drako(cute dragon) and Arachy(small spider). Full version only. Do Aaron and Paula's quests for pets. New targeting system, mobs can attack each others now New double angelic swords. New mob Poison Dart Frog (they drop poison for arrows) Added EPIC Bosses: Ashkore, Aragog, Shiva, T Rex, Hydra New EPIC quests from Paula Dragons are much smarter now Replicator. A mass building tool Destroyer. A mass digging tool New items: Electrite, Replicon Check here for detail: http://www.blockstory.net/changelog ### 5.6.4 — 2013-05-03 Added Iron Block Added Gold Block Added Plants: Palm, Poplar, Baobab, Jungle Tree, Pine, Spruce, Jungle Bush Chance to find some plants Improved Plants: Apple, Oak, Birch Improved Jungle biom Disabled flying effect in creative mode Diving suite New vehicle JetPack Fuel item Gravity boots to walk underwater Springs for jumping Fish spawn closer to spawner New quests Atlantis. Our best biome yet, starts at -200 underwater. Tread carefully New quests for Atlantis New quest for jetpack Fixed sapplings spawning oak trees Better recipe for bone shield Added 4 more slots to the chests, 16 instead of 12 slots Change the create new character screen to make it clearer it is waiting for user input Fix issue with french translation New skin for interface New split touch control mode (enabled in the settings) new table new unit chair Rotate screen depending on how the user holds the device Minor fixes Improved some model blocks Support for changing textures for model blocks Tips when loading the world Fire Arrows Visitors now drop more Graviton Improved collision with walls (easier to walk in caves) Improved performance when moving head Improved virtual joystick TNT Arrows Poison Arrows Magic Arrows ### 5.3.1 — 2013-04-05 v.5.2 ********* * Fixed tutorial quest problem * Added player profiles * Sync worlds and profiles beetween devices * Now even when you are far from the origin, the character should not get stuck on the ground * Fixed sticky keys when walking * Better player stats indicators * Acid, cactuses and lava deal damage on touch * Some UI improvements * Fixed sleeping on some devices * Fixed acid consuming * Texture pack support * Faster main menu * Fixed GUI, terrain, sky and water shaders * Added thunder bolts * Decreased hand attack cooldown * Cooldown indicators * Powerful mobs drop better items * All spawners in creative * Better experience gain * Fixed font shader * Fixed terrain shader * Fixed UI problems * A lot of small fixes v.5.2.3 ********* * Fixed boat * Fixed eat tool * Added save button to exit page v.5.3 ********* * Normal and specular mapping (PC only) * Recipe book work fast now * Clicking on item in recipe book show item name * Improved jungle biome * Increased chanсe to find baobab tree * Added dig speed skill * Added goblin pickaxe * Improved some mobs * Bosses now stronger and have chance to drop better item * Secret feature V 5.3.1 ********* * Better ladder placer * More growing trees ## Apps similar to Block Story Free | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [School of Chaos](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/school-of-chaos/id599852923) | 4.5 (4,786) | Free | Games | | [Survivalcraft 2 Day One](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/survivalcraft-2-day-one/id1491478224) | 3.5 (1,475) | Free | Games | | [The Outlands \| Zombie survival](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-outlands-zombie-survival/id1610304197) | 3.6 (91) | Free | Games | | [WithstandZ - Zombie Survival](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/withstandz-zombie-survival/id1145013365) | 3.7 (131) | Free | Games | | [The Outlands 2 Zombie Survival](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-outlands-2-zombie-survival/id6444243666) | 3.9 (253) | Free | Games | | [GunCrafter](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guncrafter/id606711756) | 4.6 (3,720) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Paul Pacheco - [Block Story Premium](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-story-premium/id517812925) All apps by Paul Pacheco: https://appshunter.io/developer/517812928 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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