# Block Fortress vs Octagon 2

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Octagon 2 at none against Block Fortress's 10. Octagon 2 also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Block Fortress's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 28). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Block Fortress costs $1.99 and Octagon 2 $1.99 up front. Block Fortress sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Octagon 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Octagon 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block Fortress has 1.4K ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Block Fortress's written reviews are positive against 83% of Octagon 2's.

Block Fortress ships an update every 2 months, Octagon 2 daily. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Block Fortress | Octagon 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-fortress/id586280100/reviews) | **[4.8 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/octagon-2-extreme-evolution/id1483125416/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#197** |
| Size | 269 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Foursaken Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/366197999) | [Lukas Korba](https://appshunter.io/developer/374458841) |

## What reviewers say

### Block Fortress

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-fortress/id586280100)

Design and construct your ultimate base, then defend it against waves of enemies. This game blends building freedom with intense first-person combat, challenging your skills as both a creator and a survivor.

**Highlights:** Tower defense and FPS gameplay mix, Complete base building freedom, Extensive crafting system, Cooperative and competitive multiplayer, 30+ building block types, 16+ advanced turret types, Variety of weapons and equipment

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rare Minerals 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Experience Doubler | $0.99 | one-time |
| Constructor Bot | $0.99 | one-time |
| Attacker Bot | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bruiser Bot | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dog Bot | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sniper Bot | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rare Minerals 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Bots | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rare Minerals 3 | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Still fun a decade later
- 👍 Great game, brings back memories
- 💡 Awesome game, deserves more players
- 👍 Legendary game, no ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Saves not working consistently
- 🐛 Mineral deposits run out, need more spawning
- 🐛 Turrets don't shoot enemies
- 🐛 Game freezes when trying to upload/download maps

**Reported bugs**

- Saves not working, progress resets
- Purchased items not saving
- Crashes when trying to play co-op
- Shadows and terrain issues

**Requested features**

- Controller support
- Ability to upgrade riot shield
- More weapons and turrets
- Friendly NPC soldiers to help defend
- Larger maps


### Octagon 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/octagon-2-extreme-evolution/id1483125416)

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

Navigate a fast-paced arcade world filled with obstacles and gaps. Test your reflexes in a challenging race against time with procedurally generated levels and an energizing soundtrack. Multiple game modes cater to all skill levels.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced arcade gameplay, Procedurally generated levels, Multiple game modes, Original soundtrack, iCloud syncing, One-time purchase

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Block Fortress free?

Block Fortress costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Octagon 2 free?

Octagon 2 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Block Fortress or Octagon 2?

Octagon 2 is rated higher. Block Fortress averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Octagon 2 averages 4.8 from 28 ratings.

### Do Block Fortress or Octagon 2 have ads?

Neither Block Fortress nor Octagon 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Block Fortress or Octagon 2?

Block Fortress ships an update every 2 months, and Octagon 2 daily. Most recently, Block Fortress was updated on November 1, 2026 and Octagon 2 on October 29, 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.*