# Block Shift 3D vs Epic Apes

The clearest difference is update cadence: Epic Apes at every 4 weeks against Block Shift 3D's every 42 months. Epic Apes also leads on ratings volume (112 vs 2). Block Shift 3D's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Block Shift 3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Epic Apes sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Block Shift 3D against 4.9 for Epic Apes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Epic Apes has 112 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Block Shift 3D ships an update every 42 months, Epic Apes every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Block Shift 3D | Epic Apes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-shift-3d/id1594983405/reviews)** | [4.9 (112 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epic-apes-mmo-survival/id6477453269/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **112** |
| Positive reviews | — | 57.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 42 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 205 MB | 230 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Lee Clayberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580321355) | [Brickworks Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1636480393) |

## What reviewers say

### Block Shift 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-shift-3d/id1594983405)

Slide blocks to navigate through increasingly challenging walls. Collect diamonds to unlock new color options. Compete with friends on the online leaderboard.

**Highlights:** Block sliding gameplay, Multiple game modes, Diamond collection for customization, Online leaderboard, Endless mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Epic Apes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epic-apes-mmo-survival/id6477453269)

Explore a multiplayer open world as a civilized monkey in a city where humans never existed. Form gangs, build shelters, craft gear, and engage in intense PVP and PVE combat to survive and become the ultimate street hero.

**Highlights:** Open world monkey city exploration, Build and customize shelters, Craft weapons and gear, Engage in PVP and PVE combat, Form and manage monkey gangs, Customize monkey appearance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Secret Pocket | $0.99 | one-time |
| Safe | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 8500 Bollars | $1.99 | one-time |
| 75 Chachings | $1.99 | one-time |
| Essentials Kit | $1.99 | one-time |
| 200 Chachings | $4.99 | one-time |
| The Path of Mastery: Premium | $4.99 | one-time |
| 450 Chachings | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1 000 Chachings | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Block Shift 3D free?

Block Shift 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Epic Apes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Block Shift 3D or Epic Apes?

Block Shift 3D is rated higher. Block Shift 3D averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Epic Apes averages 4.9 from 112 ratings.

### Do Block Shift 3D or Epic Apes have ads?

Both Block Shift 3D and Epic Apes show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Block Shift 3D or Epic Apes?

Block Shift 3D ships an update every 42 months, and Epic Apes every 4 weeks. Most recently, Block Shift 3D was updated on November 3, 2026 and Epic Apes on November 4, 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.*