Comparison

Block Fortress vs Modern 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

Modern Command

Lead the fight for global stability in this top-down action strategy game. Deploy weapons, research defenses, and take direct control of targeting systems to combat terrorist factions worldwide. Experience diverse global campaigns and challenging game modes.

Highlights
  • Top-down action strategy gameplay
  • Tower Defense battles with a twist
  • Direct control of targeting systems
  • Deploy and upgrade a variety of weapons
  • Global campaign across multiple continents
  • Research new defenses and weapon technologies
  • Special airstrikes and support items
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A call to all Commanders out there: The world is at war, and it is up to you to rise up and lead the fight for global stability! Modern Command is a top-down action strategy game that puts a new twist to Tower Defense battles. Deploy your weapons into battle, equip them with powerful munitions and brace for impact. Take direct control of the targeting systems and call in backup with your choice of airstrikes and support items. Research new defenses, deploy cunning strategies and put your mettle on the line as you take on terrorist factions across the globe. ******************************************************* NEW UPDATE ▶ Added possibility for players to save their game data (Requires Google sign in) ▶ Added support for newer devices and iOS versions ▶ Reduced download size ▶ Lots of stability fixes A GLOBAL CAMPAIGN ▶ Fight off threats in South America, Africa, Europe, Asia and more ▶ Unlock more mission types and game modes as you progress through the campaign BATTLEFIELD CONTROL ▶ Simple touch commands give you full control of each 3D battlefield EXPAND YOUR ARSENAL ▶ Tons of gatling guns, missile launchers, laser cannons and railguns to take your enemies down ▶ Choose your prefered upgrade path and research new weapon technologies CRUSH YOUR ENEMIES ▶ Boost stats and customize your weapons with powerful munitions ▶ Call in special airstrikes and support items to aid you in tough battles HARDCORE MODE ▶ Push your game to the limits with an extra level of challenge ▶ Encounter new enemy types and mini-bosses TRANSIT MODE ▶ Defend a moving fortress carrying vital supplies through hostile territories ▶ Learn to master several new exclusive weapon systems OTHER FEATURES ▶ Tons of achievements, objectives and daily missions to complete MORE UPDATES COMING! ******************************************************* By downloading this app you are agreeing to be bound by the terms and conditions of Blast Bit's Terms of Use (https://www.blastbit.net/terms) and are subject to Blast Bit's Privacy Policy (https://www.blastbit.net/privacy). Contact us at contact@blastbit.net

Screenshots

Block Fortress4 screens
Modern Command4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Modern Command at Free against Block Fortress's $1.99. Block Fortress's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (82% vs 64%). On rating, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Modern Command is free to download; Block Fortress costs $1.99 up front. Block Fortress sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Modern Command sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Block Fortress holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 434 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Block Fortress's written reviews are positive against 64% of Modern Command's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Block Fortress versus Modern Command: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlock FortressModern Command
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (1.4K ratings) — better4.4 (434 ratings)
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews — better64.2% of reviews
Number of ratings1.4K — better434
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#178 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size269 MB252 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperFoursaken MediaBlast Bit Enterprises AB

Customer experience

Block Fortress

All ratings1,409 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral3.8%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews863 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral7.2%
Negative11.0%

Modern Command

All ratings434 ratings
Positive84.3%
Neutral6.2%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews1,011 reviews
Positive64.2%
Neutral10.0%
Negative25.8%

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

Modern Command

From 434 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Great graphics
  • 🚀 Smooth performance
  • 🚀 Offline playability
  • 👍 Fun and challenging

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 💰 Aggressive in-app purchases
  • 🔍 Lack of cloud save/sync
  • 🕰️ Long wait times for upgrades
  • 🔇 Sound issues

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.)

Modern Command

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Weapons disappearing from loadout
  • Missions not loading properly
  • Progress reset after updates
  • Inability to access certain features

Requested features

5 requests
  • Multiplayer mode
  • More mission variety
  • Ability to sell/trade weapons
  • Improved UI and menus
  • Better optimization for newer devices

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
10 purchases

Modern Command

One-time10
  • Base Repair$0.99
  • Battle Pack$0.99
  • Battle Pack$1.99
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  • Limited Offer$1.99
  • Hardened Pack$2.99
  • Hardened Pack$4.99
  • Campaign Pack$9.99
  • Duty Pack$19.99
  • Honor Pack$49.99
  • Valor Pack$99.99

Questions

Is Block Fortress free?
Block Fortress costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Modern Command free?
Modern Command is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Block Fortress or Modern Command?
Block Fortress is rated higher. Block Fortress averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Modern Command averages 4.4 from 434 ratings.
Do Block Fortress or Modern Command have ads?
Modern Command shows ads; Block Fortress does not.
Which is updated more often, Block Fortress or Modern Command?
Block Fortress ships an update every 2 months, and Modern Command every 2 months. Most recently, Block Fortress was updated on October 22, 2026 and Modern Command on October 23, 2026.

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