# Raft Evolution vs Block Maze Defense

The clearest difference is rating: Raft Evolution at 4.5 against Block Maze Defense's 4.2. Raft Evolution also leads on device support. Block Maze Defense's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and ratings volume (17 vs 2). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Raft Evolution sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Block Maze Defense sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Raft Evolution holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block Maze Defense has 17 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Raft Evolution ships an update every 2 months, Block Maze Defense monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Raft Evolution | Block Maze Defense |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raft-evolution/id6757224854/reviews)** | [4.2 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-maze-defense/id6761418580/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **17** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 329 MB | 853 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | — |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Sorolla](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823676206) | [ONKI OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876211898) |

## What reviewers say

### Raft Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raft-evolution/id6757224854)

Navigate your raft through challenging environments, collecting power-ups and avoiding hazards. Unlock new boat designs and hire captains to enhance your gameplay experience as you race to the finish.

**Highlights:** Upgrade raft, Dodge obstacles, Collect boosts, Explore unique worlds, Unlock new boat types, Recruit captains

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads + Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 30 Gems | $12.99 | one-time |
| Double Nitro | $12.99 | one-time |
| 100 Gems | $24.99 | one-time |
| 150 Gems | $34.99 | one-time |
| 200 Gems | $44.99 | one-time |
| 500 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |


### Block Maze Defense

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-maze-defense/id6761418580)

Design the battlefield in real-time by placing Tetris-shaped blocks to create enemy paths. Each block placed extends the route, allowing built-in cannons to destroy incoming waves. Master spatial puzzles and strategic placement to defend your castle.

**Highlights:** Real-time battlefield creation, Tetris-shaped block placement, Integrated tower defense mechanics, Puzzle-strategy gameplay, Increasingly challenging enemy waves, Castle defense objective

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Trophy Road Reward 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Trophy Road Reward 7 | $1.79 | one-time |
| Stack of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Trophy Road Reward 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Heap of Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of Coins | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Raft Evolution free?

Raft Evolution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Block Maze Defense free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Raft Evolution or Block Maze Defense?

Raft Evolution is rated higher. Raft Evolution averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Block Maze Defense averages 4.2 from 17 ratings.

### Which is updated more often, Raft Evolution or Block Maze Defense?

Raft Evolution ships an update every 2 months, and Block Maze Defense monthly. Most recently, Raft Evolution was updated on October 11, 2026 and Block Maze Defense 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.*