Comparison

Stellar Starbase Defence vs Block Shaper

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

Head to head
About

Stellar Starbase Defence

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At the very edges of human colonisation, once peaceful outposts are now under attack by an unknown but deadly alien race. Take control of a powerful starbase, enhance it, upgrade it and customise it to defend against the incoming enemy waves for as long as you can. - 3 different starbases each with different bonuses and features. - 5 varieties of missiles to upgrade your starbase - 3 powerful gauss cannons - 3 variations of lasers - 5 emergency energy powerups to use when things get tough Upgrade your starbase on the fly as you earn credits for destroying the incoming enemy aggressors. Acquire research points to spend on potent enhancements that persist between missions that allows your starbases to fend off more and more powerful waves. Stellar Starbase Defence is an indie game and any feedback, comments or suggestions are always welcome

About

Block Shaper

Arrange falling blocks to form complete horizontal lines. Completed lines disappear, earning points. The game speeds up, requiring careful block placement to avoid reaching the top.

Highlights
  • Arrange falling blocks
  • Form completed lines
  • Lines disappear for points
  • Increasing game speed
  • Offline play
Features
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A modern block puzzle experience with full control over how you play. Place falling blocks, clear lines, and push your limits as the game speeds up. Easy to start, hard to master. Customize your experience: • Select block types (1–6 pieces) • Enable advanced shapes for higher difficulty • Create your own challenge style No two runs feel the same. Play your way — casual or hardcore.

Screenshots

Stellar Starbase Defence4 screens
Block Shaper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Block Shaper at none against Stellar Starbase Defence's 6. Block Shaper also leads on device support. On price and iOS requirement 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. Stellar Starbase Defence sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Block Shaper asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Stellar Starbase Defence versus Block Shaper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStellar Starbase DefenceBlock Shaper
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.5 (90 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—54.5% of reviews
Number of ratings—90 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 days
Ads—Yes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Ad-supported
Devices—iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size138 MB100 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperLee Brown一力 郭

Bugs and requests

Stellar Starbase Defence

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Block Shaper

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Buttons not working as expected
  • Game freezing or crashing during play
  • Ads not closing properly
  • Sound issues (music not turning off)

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add pause button
  • Allow customization of control layout
  • Improve compatibility with larger screens
  • Introduce more game modes (e.g., 1v1)

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Stellar Starbase Defence

One-time6
  • Small Research Points Package$0.99
  • Medium Research Points Package$1.99
  • Unlock Full Game$2.99
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  • Large Research Points Package$2.99
  • XLarge Research Points Package$3.99
  • Huge Research Points Package$4.99
None

Block Shaper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stellar Starbase Defence free?
Stellar Starbase Defence is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Block Shaper free?
Block Shaper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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