# Block Fortress vs EPOCH.2

The clearest difference is chart position: Block Fortress at #197 against EPOCH.2's unranked. Block Fortress also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 406). EPOCH.2's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $1.99) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.0). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Block Fortress costs $1.99 and EPOCH.2 $0.99 up front. Block Fortress sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and EPOCH.2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

EPOCH.2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 406 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Block Fortress's written reviews are positive against 86% of EPOCH.2's.

Block Fortress ships an update every 2 months, EPOCH.2 every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Block Fortress | EPOCH.2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-fortress/id586280100/reviews) | **[4.8 (406 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epoch2/id660982355/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 406 |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews | **86.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#197** | — |
| Size | 269 MB | 790 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Foursaken Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/366197999) | [Uppercut Games Pty Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/453164600) |

## What reviewers say

### Block Fortress

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

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

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


### EPOCH.2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epoch2/id660982355)

Engage in epic robot combat across a post-apocalyptic world. Control your robot with intuitive swipes, make tactical decisions, and unravel a compelling story of humanity's downfall and a princess's survival. Upgrade your robot with salvaged parts and diverse weaponry to face escalating challenges.

**Highlights:** Intuitive touch-screen controls, Tactical combat and decision-making, Engaging post-apocalyptic story, Robot customization and upgrades, Arena-style combat with boss battles, Leaderboard challenges

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A Handful of Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| Double Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| A Stack of Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| Containment Weapon | $1.99 | one-time |
| Leaper Weapon | $2.99 | one-time |
| Melee Weapon | $3.99 | one-time |
| A Pile of Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sniper Weapon | $4.99 | one-time |
| Worm Weapon | $5.99 | one-time |
| Worm Armor | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics
- 🔥 Addictive and fun
- 💎 Customizable gear
- 🎮 Challenging but rewarding

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Battery draining
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🕹️ Unresponsive controls
- 🕰️ Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- O.G.R.E. turret not working despite owning first game
- Frequent crashes, especially towards end of campaign
- Checkpoint issues causing loss of progress
- Sound not working for some users

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- More levels and campaign content
- Ability to carry over progress from first game
- Improved checkpoint system
- More variety in enemy types and boss battles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Block Fortress free?

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

### Is EPOCH.2 free?

EPOCH.2 costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Block Fortress or EPOCH.2?

EPOCH.2 is rated higher. Block Fortress averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while EPOCH.2 averages 4.8 from 406 ratings.

### Do Block Fortress or EPOCH.2 have ads?

Neither Block Fortress nor EPOCH.2 shows ads.

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

Block Fortress ships an update every 2 months, and EPOCH.2 every 6 weeks. Most recently, Block Fortress was updated on October 23, 2026 and EPOCH.2 on October 23, 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.*