# Block Survivor vs Pirate Devil

Block Survivor and Pirate Devil both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 68% of Block Survivor's written reviews are positive against 55% of Pirate Devil's. Pirate Devil's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Block Survivor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pirate Devil sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Block Survivor against 4.7 for Pirate Devil. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.5K and 897 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Block Survivor's written reviews are positive against 55% of Pirate Devil's.

Block Survivor ships an update every 3 weeks, Pirate Devil every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Block Survivor | Pirate Devil |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-survivor-monster-hunt/id6463469484/reviews)** | [4.7 (897 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pirate-devil/id6479682163/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 897 |
| Positive reviews | **67.7% of reviews** | 54.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 375 MB | 724 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Vu Manh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1138689752) | [Ta Thuc Binh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1682195711) |

## What reviewers say

### Block Survivor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-survivor-monster-hunt/id6463469484)

Embark on a thrilling adventure in a vibrant block-based world. Engage in diverse mini-games, collect items, and escape challenging environments. Customize your character and compete with friends in this action-packed mobile gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Diverse mini games and modes, Object collection and character customization, Third-person perspective gameplay, Unlockable skins and weapons, Multiplayer challenges, Regular content updates

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads. | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great detail
- 👍 Almost like Roblox
- 👍 I also win

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ripoff of Roblox
- 👎 Not enough girl avatars
- 👎 Boy voice feature when jumping

**Reported bugs**

- Needs to fix the jump voice feature

**Requested features**

- Add girl skins
- Make a real Rainbow Friends Chapter 2 game
- Add blue, green, orange, and red colors
- Make purple a pterodactyl


### Pirate Devil

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pirate-devil/id6479682163)

Embark on a thrilling 3D adventure exploring islands, battling challenges, and collecting powerful weapons and secret fruits. This game offers a vibrant experience with stunning graphics and engaging sound effects, featuring a simple tap-to-play mechanic and weapon upgrades.

**Highlights:** 3D island exploration, Collect weapons and secret fruits, Tap-to-play controls, Weapon upgrades, Unlock new maps, Spectacular graphics

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| 60 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| 150 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| 400 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 900 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable game experience
- 💡 Provides an alternative to Roblox Blox Fruits
- 💡 Good for those not allowed to play Roblox

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues causing 'no internet' errors
- 🔺 Excessive ads and monetization
- 🐛 Inability to see other players

**Reported bugs**

- Connectivity problems preventing gameplay
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add text chat functionality
- Implement admin system to moderate bad behavior
- Update the game with new content and features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Block Survivor free?

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

### Is Pirate Devil free?

Pirate Devil is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Block Survivor or Pirate Devil?

Block Survivor is rated higher. Block Survivor averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Pirate Devil averages 4.7 from 897 ratings.

### Do Block Survivor or Pirate Devil have ads?

Both Block Survivor and Pirate Devil show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Block Survivor or Pirate Devil?

Block Survivor ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pirate Devil every 10 days. Most recently, Block Survivor was updated on November 7, 2026 and Pirate Devil on November 8, 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.*