Comparison

Block Fortress vs Star Command

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

Head to head
About

Block Fortress

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
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Build your fortress, and defend it to the end! Block Fortress gives you the freedom to create a stronghold in almost any way you can imagine, then puts you in the middle of the action trying to defend it. Put your skills as a builder and a fighter to the test as you try to survive the relentless attacks of the menacing Goblocks! Features: • a unique mix of TD and FPS gameplay • complete freedom to build your base in any way you choose, from towering fortresses, to sprawling castles • customize your blocks, weapons, and equipment using a massive crafting system • team up with your friends in 2-4 player cooperative and competitive multiplayer • fortify your walls with over 30 different building blocks • defend your base with more than 16 advanced turret types • gear up your character with tons of weapons and equipment, including rocket launchers, miniguns, shrink rays, jet packs, and more! • lots of support blocks - including power generators, depth charges, land mines, spotlights, teleporters, zip lines, and more! • day and night cycle - build lights and spotlights to prepare yourself for the harsh night! • several game modes, including a sandbox mode and a more intense survival mode • 7 different types of terrain to conquer • upload and share your creations, and download others

About

Star Command

Command your own starship, recruit and level up your crew, and explore a vast universe. Engage in tactical combat, manage ship roles, and make decisions that impact your journey through space.

Highlights
  • Build and command your starship
  • Hire and level up crew members
  • Explore the universe
  • Defend against alien civilizations
  • Tactical combat and ship management
  • Multiple ship hull choices
  • Discover alien species
Features
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Build and command your own starship, hire your crew, and explore the universe, and defend against alien civilizations! Star Command™ Game Features - • Universal App - iPad and iPhone included. • Premium game - No In-App Purchase (IAP) roadblocks. • HD support for retina pixel goodness. • Level your crew members up and earn new skills. • Build a ship in your own image! • Four distinct ship hulls to choose from. • Focus on tactical, science or engineering. • Amazing soundtrack intensifies the action and exploration. • Over 10 alien species to discover. Brought to you in beautiful HD pixelated glory, Star Command™ brings to life the challenges and joys of managing a starship. Upgrade your ship, get out into the unknown and watch your crew die grizzly deaths all at your command. Strange and annoying alien civilizations await you at every turn. Manage each of your ships roles, focusing on science skills, tactical combat and ship engineering. Prevent alien invaders from taking over your ship and causing massive amounts of damage with sentry guns. Revive dying crew members with new rooms! And don’t forget that your decisions matter - an enemy made early could come back to haunt you later. If you're a fan of Star Wars and Star Trek, or if you enjoy games like XCOM, Clash of Clans, FTL, or Pixel Starships, you'll love Star Command! ---------------------------- Featured Reviews - "...equal parts challenging and clever, making it a must-play for sci-fi strategy fans." - Maclife "A great mobile space romp which adopts a great theme, great gameplay and will keep you busy for quite a few hours..." - AndroidSpin "With hilarious, self-aware satire and surprisingly deep tactical gameplay, this long-awaited adventure is a must-play for any sci-fi fan and a love letter to all things Star Trek." - Editors' Choice "If you're looking for a strategy title on the iOS that will keep you on your toes, Star Command should more than suffice." - Appspy "Should you dive in immediately? Absolutely." - TouchArcade ---------------------------- Star Command © 2011 Warballoon, LLC (formerly Star Command, LLC). STAR COMMAND and related marks and logos are trademarks of Warballoon, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy: https://www.starcommandgame.com/privacy-apple.html

Screenshots

Block Fortress4 screens
Star Command4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Block Fortress at 4.6 against Star Command's 4.0. Block Fortress also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 66%) and price ($1.99 vs $2.99). Star Command's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On ratings volume, ads, chart position and device support 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

Block Fortress costs $1.99 and Star Command $2.99 up front. Block Fortress sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Star Command asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Block Fortress holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 905 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Block Fortress's written reviews are positive against 66% of Star Command's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Block Fortress ships an update every 2 months, Star Command every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Block Fortress versus Star Command: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlock FortressStar Command
Price$1.99 — better$2.99
Rating4.6 (1.4K ratings) — better4.0 (905 ratings)
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews — better66.2% of reviews
Number of ratings1.4K — better905
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#133#86 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size269 MB101 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperFoursaken MediaStar Command, LLC

Customer experience

Block Fortress

All ratings1,409 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral3.8%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews862 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral7.2%
Negative11.0%

Star Command

All ratings905 ratings
Positive73.1%
Neutral8.7%
Negative18.1%
Written reviews834 reviews
Positive66.2%
Neutral13.1%
Negative20.7%

User reviews

Block Fortress

From 1.4K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Star Command

From 905 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Amazing game
  • 🚀 Fun and challenging gameplay
  • 🚀 Great music and visuals
  • 👍 No in-app purchases
  • 👍 Replayability

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and crashes
  • 🐛 UI issues (e.g. buttons off-screen)
  • 🔍 Short story/content
  • 🔍 Repetitive gameplay
  • 🔍 Lack of updates/new content

Bugs and requests

Block Fortress

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

6 requests
  • Controller support
  • Ability to upgrade riot shield
  • More weapons and turrets
  • Friendly NPC soldiers to help defend
  • Larger maps
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  • Multiplayer improvements (lobbies, matchmaking, etc.)

Star Command

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game crashes on startup
  • Crew members getting stuck or lost
  • Weapons/UI elements disappearing
  • Progression/save data issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • More ships, rooms, and customization options
  • Expanded story and missions
  • Multiplayer and co-op modes
  • Ability to board enemy ships
  • Improved crew management and AI

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Block Fortress

One-time10
  • Rare Minerals 1$0.99
  • Experience Doubler$0.99
  • Constructor Bot$0.99
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  • Attacker Bot$0.99
  • Bruiser Bot$0.99
  • Dog Bot$0.99
  • Sniper Bot$0.99
  • Rare Minerals 2$1.99
  • Unlock All Bots$3.99
  • Rare Minerals 3$4.99
None

Star Command

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Block Fortress free?
Block Fortress costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Star Command free?
Star Command costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Block Fortress or Star Command?
Block Fortress is rated higher. Block Fortress averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Star Command averages 4.0 from 905 ratings.
Do Block Fortress or Star Command have ads?
Neither Block Fortress nor Star Command shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Block Fortress or Star Command?
Block Fortress ships an update every 2 months, and Star Command every 10 days. Most recently, Block Fortress was updated on October 13, 2026 and Star Command on October 15, 2026.
Which is more popular, Block Fortress or Star Command?
Block Fortress currently peaks at #133 in the App Store charts, and Star Command at #86. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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