Comparison

Trench Attack vs Block Defenders

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

Head to head
About

Trench Attack

Engage in accessible PvP strategy battles on a modern battlefield. Expand your trench, uncover blueprints to build your base, and command diverse troops. Time your charges wisely to destroy enemy structures and win.

Highlights
  • Expand trench by digging tiles
  • Uncover blueprints to construct buildings
  • Generate gold and build barracks
  • Command varied soldier roster
  • Deploy unique hero
  • Time decisive charges
  • Destroy all enemy structures to win
Features
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Dig in. Build your line. Choose the moment to charge. Trench Attack is an accessible PvP strategy game set on a stylized modern battlefield. Tap covered tiles to expand your trench, uncover building blueprints, and turn the ground beneath you into a working base. Every decision reshapes the fight. Secure gold-producing tiles, complete barracks blueprints, and field the right troops for the battle ahead. Your units deploy automatically, while you control the key tactical choices: where to dig, what to uncover, and when to launch an all-out charge. Field specialized soldiers - from riflemen and rapid-fire troops to snipers, grenadiers, mortar crews, and incendiary units. Unearth a unique hero who returns to headquarters after being defeated, then send your force back into the action. FEATURES - Dig tile by tile to expand your trench - Uncover complete blueprints to construct buildings - Generate gold and build barracks to reinforce your army - Command a varied roster of soldiers with distinct combat roles - Deploy a unique hero and time decisive charges - Win by bringing down every enemy structure before they bring down yours Dig smarter, build faster, and break through the enemy line.

About

Block Defenders

Engage in a unique blend of physics-based block stacking and roguelike tower defense. Build fortresses, merge blocks to evolve defenses, and strategically counter diverse enemy types to survive relentless monster swarms.

Highlights
  • Physics-based block stacking
  • Roguelike upgrades and strategies
  • Diverse enemy types and tactical counters
  • Block merging for evolution
  • Defy gravity mechanics
Features
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Welcome to Block Defenders — A Brand-New Slime Gravity Kingdom! The ultimate clash of Tetris-style physics stacking and Roguelike tower defense! Stack classic blocks piece by piece to build your frontline. Defy realistic gravity, harness randomized skill upgrades, and hold the line against relentless monster swarms! Game Features: Physics Stacking, Defy Gravity: Build defensive fortresses using classic block shapes. Balance your center of mass and structural integrity to prevent your defense from tilting and collapsing under violent attacks! Roguelike Builds, Infinite Strategies: Powered by randomized Roguelike upgrades! Choose new skills and special blocks after every wave to create unique, game-winning builds. Diverse Foes, Tactical Counters: Face off against foundation-shattering siege beasts, swooping aerial swarms, and ferocious Bosses. Observe enemy traits and adapt your formation to strike their weak points! Merge & Evolve, Max Firepower: Drag and merge identical blocks to instantly level up your heroes! Unlock advanced attack forms and turn your block formation into a devastating firepower matrix. Ready to face the dual challenge of gravity and blocks? Download now and construct your ultimate defense!

Screenshots

Trench Attack4 screens
Block Defenders4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Trench Attack at 5.0 against Block Defenders's 4.5. Trench Attack also leads on 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Trench Attack holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Trench Attack ships an update every 9 days, Block Defenders every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Trench Attack versus Block Defenders: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrench AttackBlock Defenders
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size204 MB221 MB
Age rating9+4+
Developer灵鑫 张ZPLAY (HK) TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED

Customer experience

Trench Attack

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Block Defenders

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Trench Attack

No in-app purchases

None

Block Defenders

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Trench Attack free?
Trench Attack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Block Defenders free?
Block Defenders is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Trench Attack or Block Defenders?
Trench Attack is rated higher. Trench Attack averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Block Defenders averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Trench Attack or Block Defenders have ads?
Both Trench Attack and Block Defenders show ads.
Which is updated more often, Trench Attack or Block Defenders?
Trench Attack ships an update every 9 days, and Block Defenders every 10 days. Most recently, Trench Attack was updated on October 25, 2026 and Block Defenders on October 10, 2026.

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