# Attack the Block vs FireLine

The clearest difference is rating: FireLine at 4.6 against Attack the Block's 3.8. FireLine also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 17%) and ratings volume (545 vs 56). Attack the Block's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Attack the Block sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and FireLine sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FireLine holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FireLine has 545 ratings behind it against 56, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Attack the Block's written reviews are positive against 38% of FireLine's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Attack the Block | FireLine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/attack-the-block-shootem-up/id1463514041/reviews) | **[4.6 (545 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fireline-merge-defense/id1525058607/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 56 | **545** |
| Positive reviews | 17.2% of reviews | **37.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 251 MB | 132 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ABI GLOBAL LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743349083) | [乐迪 童](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441759951) |

## What reviewers say

### Attack the Block

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/attack-the-block-shootem-up/id1463514041)

Engage in an addictive arcade shooter experience with endless gameplay. Swipe to shoot and destroy flying balls, face challenging boss fights, and explore beautiful, randomly generated themes. Compete for the best score and enjoy a fun way to pass the time.

**Highlights:** Endless gameplay, Simple swipe control, Shoot and destroy flying balls, Boss fight, Randomly generated themes, Challenge friends with high scores

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Medium pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Swallow | $0.99 | one-time |
| Large pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| PINCER | $1.99 | one-time |
| Huge pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| SWARM | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rich pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| THOR | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| PITCHER | $14.99 | one-time |
| JAVELIN THROWER | $19.99 | one-time |
| ARTERMIS | $24.99 | one-time |
| WARBRINGER | $29.99 | one-time |
| ARTERMIS | $39.99 | one-time |


### FireLine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fireline-merge-defense/id1525058607)

Engage in an addictive tower defense experience where you merge cannons to create powerful upgrades. Strategically position your enhanced defenses to repel waves of cube enemies and formidable bosses.

**Highlights:** Merge cannons for upgrades, Strategic defense positioning, Defeat cube armies, Battle deadly bosses, Unlock various cannons

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200GEM | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| 600 GEM | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1400 GEM | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3000 GEM | $19.99 | one-time |
| 6500 GEM | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Engaging gameplay mechanics
- ⚡ Quick progression and rewards
- ✨ Fun and entertaining experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📢 Excessive and intrusive ads (2-3 per minute)
- 💰 Misleading 'no ads' premium option still shows banner ads
- 🔄 Repetitive and redundant ad placements
- ⏱️ More time watching ads than playing
- 🚫 Forced ads even when declining rewards

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes when attempting to purchase ad removal
- Offline earnings ads fail to deliver promised rewards
- Declining ad offers still plays the ad without reward
- Game doesn't load past black screen on some devices
- Ad-related lag and performance issues

**Requested features**

- Optional ad system similar to Battle Cats model
- Ability to turn off auto-merge/power-up upgrades
- Reduced frequency of confirmation popups
- Streamlined reward collection process
- Ad-free gameplay option that actually works


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Attack the Block free?

Attack the Block is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is FireLine free?

FireLine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Attack the Block or FireLine?

FireLine is rated higher. Attack the Block averages 3.8 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while FireLine averages 4.6 from 545 ratings.

### Do Attack the Block or FireLine have ads?

Both Attack the Block and FireLine show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Attack the Block or FireLine?

Attack the Block ships an update every 3 weeks, and FireLine every 3 weeks. Most recently, Attack the Block was updated on October 24, 2026 and FireLine on October 24, 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.*