# Block War vs BlockedUp Compendium

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BlockedUp Compendium at none against Block War's 12. Block War's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Block War sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. BlockedUp Compendium asks for nothing beyond the download.

Block War ships an update fortnightly, BlockedUp Compendium every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Block War | BlockedUp Compendium |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-war-adventure-master/id6451148734/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3** | — |
| Positive reviews | 56.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 275 MB | 316 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [艳 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1663396375) | [Wayne Perry](https://appshunter.io/developer/1341619685) |

## What reviewers say

### Block War

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-war-adventure-master/id6451148734)

Engage in a strategic adventure combining classic Tetris, tower defense, and hero cultivation. Protect your empire from returning dark forces by lifting seals and assembling scattered heroes. Experience a unique art style in this casual puzzle game.

**Highlights:** Classic Tetris gameplay, Strategy tower defense, Hero cultivation, Unique art style, Casual puzzle elements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove All ads For 30 Days | $6.99 | per month |
| Daily Supply Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Discount Pack I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Discount Pack II | $1.99 | one-time |
| Runes 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Discount Pack III | $2.99 | one-time |
| VIP Privileges | $2.99 | one-time |
| Runes 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Discount Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dragon Knight UpgradeGiftPack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Black Dragon Upgrade Gift Pack | $19.99 | one-time |


### BlockedUp Compendium

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockedup-compendium/id6504665368)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Block War free?

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

### Is BlockedUp Compendium free?

BlockedUp Compendium is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Block War or BlockedUp Compendium have ads?

Both Block War and BlockedUp Compendium show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Block War or BlockedUp Compendium?

Block War ships an update fortnightly, and BlockedUp Compendium every 6 weeks. Most recently, Block War was updated on October 24, 2026 and BlockedUp Compendium on October 25, 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.*