# Eden vs Block Earth

The clearest difference is price: Block Earth at Free against Eden's $1.99. Eden's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Block Earth is free to download; Eden costs $1.99 up front. Block Earth sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Eden asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Eden against 4.4 for Block Earth. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.1K and 2.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Eden's written reviews are positive against 61% of Block Earth's.

Eden ships an update every 2 days, Block Earth monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Eden | Block Earth |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eden-world-builder/id405743220/reviews) | **[4.4 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-earth/id1052985771/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **76.1% of reviews** | 61.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 187 MB | 300 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Kingly Software Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/405583311) | [Choofun Games AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/975429564) |

## What reviewers say

### Eden

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eden-world-builder/id405743220)

Create and explore infinite worlds with a powerful block-based sandbox game. Unleash your creativity by building anything imaginable, from simple structures to complex contraptions, and share your creations with a vibrant community.

**Highlights:** Explore, build, and destroy huge worlds, Wide variety of building materials, Interactive elements like fire and explosives, Creative tools like fireworks and portals, Lovable and aggressive creatures, Share and explore user-created worlds

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Nostalgic and memorable game
- 🌟 Unique and creative sandbox experience
- 🎨 Customizable blocks and colors
- 🌐 Ability to share and download worlds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🕹️ Outdated and clunky controls
- 🌇 Limited block and feature set compared to competitors
- 🔍 Difficulty finding and downloading user-created worlds

**Reported bugs**

- Worlds not saving properly
- Inconsistent performance on newer devices
- Shared world search not functioning correctly
- Lighting and texture issues after updates

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer functionality
- More block types and customization options
- Improved world sharing and discovery
- Flying/camera controls for easier building
- Survival mode with day/night cycles and enemies


### Block Earth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-earth/id1052985771)

Create and explore 3D block worlds and mini-games with realistic graphics and animals. Build your own games, ride fantastical creatures, or play with friends locally. Share your creations with a global community.

**Highlights:** Build games and sandbox worlds, Explore thousands of worlds and games, Realistic animals and advanced shading, Ride horses, boars, or dragons, Build railways and roller coasters, Local multiplayer, Share worlds and games

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Alien World | $0.99 | one-time |
| Doodle World | $0.99 | one-time |
| Retro World | $0.99 | one-time |
| Super Jetpack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Upload Worlds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Materials | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full Game with Essentials Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Essentials Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Trigger Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Story Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Race Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Goblin Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Full Game | $3.99 | one-time |
| Full Game with Essentials Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Realistic graphics
- 🦄 Unique animals like unicorns
- 👍 Lots of building options
- 🏰 Ability to create complex structures

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Locked features behind paywall
- 🔋 Drains device battery quickly
- 💤 Boring or repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when switching between worlds
- Blocks disappearing or not saving properly
- Inability to rejoin or continue previous sessions
- Ads causing the app to freeze or close unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Add more animals to tame and ride
- Implement a save/load system for worlds
- Introduce multiplayer functionality
- Expand block and building options
- Improve overall performance and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Eden free?

Eden costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Block Earth free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Eden or Block Earth?

Block Earth is rated higher. Eden averages 4.2 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Block Earth averages 4.4 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do Eden or Block Earth have ads?

Block Earth shows ads; Eden does not.

### Which is updated more often, Eden or Block Earth?

Eden ships an update every 2 days, and Block Earth monthly. Most recently, Eden was updated on October 28, 2026 and Block Earth on October 26, 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.*