Comparison

Block Quest vs Hold the Keep

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Block Quest

Lead soldiers as a commander in this tower defense game. Build fortresses, strategically place units, and use power-ups to fend off monster attacks. Unlock new units and enhance abilities for a unique strategic adventure.

Highlights
  • Pigeon tower defense mechanism
  • Flexible defense and unit placement
  • Roguelike reinforcement cards
  • Unlockable soldier units
  • Unit attribute enhancement
  • Ability enhancement and new skills
Features
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In the world of Block Quest: Defense, you will play the role of a commander and lead your soldiers to resist monster attacks. The game adopts a unique pigeon tower defense mechanism, and every battle is a brand new adventure. Are you ready? Adjust tactics, build sturdy fortresses, and protect the kingdom from attacks! Gameplay→ Flexible defense and response to challenges -The core gameplay of the game is to build tower defense fortresses, with one soldier unit stationed on each level of the fortress, -You can adjust the position between units at any time to adapt to different combat scenarios. -Flexible adjustment of defense positions, timely use of props to assist, making every battle easier. Roguelike & tower defense, randomly reinforced -Every time you eliminate a wave of monsters, you can choose a strengthening card. -These cards may include acquiring new defense units, enhancing unit attributes, unlocking new abilities, etc. -Reasonable combination and selection of cards may unleash stronger combat power! Unlock units and enhance abilities -Unlock new soldier units, each with unique attack methods. ●By training, you can enhance unit attributes and make your soldiers stronger. -Consuming resources to enhance the effectiveness of abilities may also lead to the acquisition of new skills. Block Quest: Defense, the randomly reinforced pigeon element and unique construction and adjustment mechanism make this game an unmissable masterpiece! Whether you are a fan of tower defense games or a player who enjoys strategic decision-making, you can find fun in this game. Click to download now and join the world of Block Quest: Defense to become a true commander!

About

Hold the Keep

Command heroes and use skill cards in this fast-paced tactical survival game. Build your army, upgrade abilities, and defend your keep against increasingly difficult waves of enemies. Each playthrough offers a chance to strategize and grow stronger for the next challenge.

Highlights
  • Command heroes
  • Unleash skill cards
  • Battle waves of enemies
  • Build and upgrade army
  • Defend the keep
  • Strategic gameplay
Features
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Hold The Keep is a fast-paced tactical survival game where you command heroes, unleash skill cards, and battle through waves of enemies that grow stronger over time. Build your army, upgrade your abilities, and defend the keep against an ever-intensifying battlefield. Every run challenges you to survive longer, make smarter choices, and grow stronger for the next fight. Summon heroes across different roles, including tanks, healers, ranged attackers, mages, assassins, and specialists. Unlike games that limit your squad size, Hold The Keep lets you bring as many heroes as you can afford to summon. Use skill cards to change the tide of battle with damage spells, summons, healing, shields, buffs, debuffs, and crowd control. Time each card carefully and build powerful combinations to survive longer. Face endless waves of enemies, elites, and bosses as the pressure keeps rising. Earn rewards, strengthen your heroes, upgrade your cards, improve your summons, and refine your strategy with each attempt. Can you hold the keep?

Screenshots

Block Quest4 screens
Hold the Keep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hold the Keep at 100% against Block Quest's 0%. Hold the Keep also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2). Block Quest's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Both are free to download. Block Quest sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Hold the Keep 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

Hold the Keep holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Block Quest's written reviews are positive against 100% of Hold the Keep's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Block Quest ships an update fortnightly, Hold the Keep every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Block Quest versus Hold the Keep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlock QuestHold the Keep
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (10 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10 — better6
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size168 MB371 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperROHAN CREATIVE COMPANY LIMITEDBcuzEYEcan

Customer experience

Block Quest

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Hold the Keep

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Block Quest

One-time10
  • Coin Pack 1$0.99
  • Booster Pack$0.99
  • NO ADS Pack$0.99
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  • Starter Pack$0.99
  • Coin Pack 2$1.99
  • Coin Pack 3$2.99
  • Premium Pass$2.99
  • NO ADS Pack Premium$2.99
  • Coin Pack 4$3.99
  • Coin Pack 5$9.99
10 purchases

Hold the Keep

One-time10
  • Talent point reset$0.99
  • Gold Pack 1000$0.99
  • Small Hero Shard Pack$1.99
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  • Medium Gold Pack$4.99
  • A medium pack of hero shards$4.99
  • Premium Hero 1$4.99
  • Premium Hero 2$4.99
  • Large Gold Pack$9.99
  • Large pack of hero shards$9.99
  • Giant pack of gold$19.99

Questions

Is Block Quest free?
Block Quest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hold the Keep free?
Hold the Keep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Block Quest or Hold the Keep?
Hold the Keep is rated higher. Block Quest averages 4.2 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Hold the Keep averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Block Quest or Hold the Keep have ads?
Both Block Quest and Hold the Keep show ads.
Which is updated more often, Block Quest or Hold the Keep?
Block Quest ships an update fortnightly, and Hold the Keep every 9 days. Most recently, Block Quest was updated on October 30, 2026 and Hold the Keep on October 31, 2026.

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