# Don't Bug Me! vs Block Fortress 2

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Block Fortress 2 at 85% against Don't Bug Me!'s 50%. Block Fortress 2 also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Don't Bug Me! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Block Fortress 2 sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Block Fortress 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 145 and 651 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Don't Bug Me!'s written reviews are positive against 85% of Block Fortress 2's.

Don't Bug Me! ships an update every 3 weeks, Block Fortress 2 every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Don't Bug Me! | Block Fortress 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (145 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-bug-me/id6739683137/reviews) | **[4.8 (651 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-fortress-2/id6745794497/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 145 | **651** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **84.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 191 MB | 1.9 GB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Frosty Pop](https://appshunter.io/developer/930758677) | [Foursaken Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/366197999) |

## What reviewers say

### Don't Bug Me!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-bug-me/id6739683137)

Engage in a sci-fi survival experience on Mars, blending tower defense with first-person shooter action. Strategically build and upgrade your base, manage resources, and uncover a compelling story to escape the planet.

**Highlights:** Tower defense with FPS combat, Build and upgrade base defenses, Resource management, Story-driven survival, Fast-paced arcade missions, Controller and touch optimized

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Block Fortress 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-fortress-2/id6745794497)

Build intricate bases with a vast array of blocks and defenses, then command an army of specialized units. Engage in intense first-person combat to protect your creations from relentless enemies in a dynamic world.

**Highlights:** Block-building and tower defense gameplay, FPS/TPS combat, Build bases with over 200 block types, Deploy specialized soldiers and robots, Massive arsenal of weapons and equipment, Dynamic environmental hazards, Mission builder and sharing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Block Bucks - Tiny Stack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Block Bucks - Small Stack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Block Bucks - Stack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Badge | $7.99 | one-time |
| Block Bucks - Small Pile | $7.99 | one-time |
| Block Bucks - Pile | $9.99 | one-time |
| Block Bucks - Large Pile | $19.99 | one-time |
| Block Bucks - Mountain | $49.99 | one-time |
| Block Bucks - Fortune | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Nostalgic and improved from the original
- 💡 Customization options
- 🚀 Balanced and optimized

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent freezing and connection issues
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Ad freezing and no exit button
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- More weapon/block skins


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Don't Bug Me! free?

Don't Bug Me! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Block Fortress 2 free?

Block Fortress 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Don't Bug Me! or Block Fortress 2?

Block Fortress 2 is rated higher. Don't Bug Me! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 145 ratings, while Block Fortress 2 averages 4.8 from 651 ratings.

### Do Don't Bug Me! or Block Fortress 2 have ads?

Both Don't Bug Me! and Block Fortress 2 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Don't Bug Me! or Block Fortress 2?

Don't Bug Me! ships an update every 3 weeks, and Block Fortress 2 every 5 days. Most recently, Don't Bug Me! was updated on October 20, 2026 and Block Fortress 2 on October 24, 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.*