# Block Quest vs Hold the Keep

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Block Quest | Hold the Keep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-quest-defense/id6755418126/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hold-the-keep/id6789792806/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 168 MB | 371 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ROHAN CREATIVE COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1485421365) | [BcuzEYEcan](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789792808) |

## What reviewers say

### Block Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-quest-defense/id6755418126)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Booster Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| NO ADS Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass | $2.99 | one-time |
| NO ADS Pack Premium | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 5 | $9.99 | one-time |


### Hold the Keep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hold-the-keep/id6789792806)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Talent point reset | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 1000 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Hero Shard Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gold Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| A medium pack of hero shards | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Hero 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Hero 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Gold Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large pack of hero shards | $9.99 | one-time |
| Giant pack of gold | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*