Comparison

Block Fortress vs Space Menace

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

Head to head
About

Block Fortress

Engage in strategic real-time combat within a blocky sci-fi universe. Build defenses, command diverse alien armies, and lead heroes through a vast campaign or multiplayer battles.

Highlights
  • Block-building RTS gameplay
  • Five unique alien races
  • Dozens of customizable heroes
  • Extensive defense building
  • Massive planetary campaign
  • 1v1 and 2v2 multiplayer
Features
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Welcome to the Blockverse: an alternate and blocky dimension, home to a diverse collection of alien civilizations. These creatures have been waging war for eons, and now you can take control of an army and join the fray! FEATURES • Block-building meets real-time-strategy in an action-packed and tactical game. • Play as one of five races, each with their own unique troops, heroes, and blocks. • Choose to control one of over a dozen heroes, each with different strengths, weaknesses, weapons, and abilities. • Customize your army from a huge selection of equipment for each race. • Build elaborate and powerful defenses by placing blocks, turrets, bombs, and more. • Fight your way through a massive campaign on five different planets. • Battle your friends and climb the leaderboards in 1v1 or 2v2 multiplayer, powered by GameCenter.

About

Space Menace

Command your own fleet in this sci-fi strategy game. Manage resources, engage in tactical battles, and make critical decisions to shape the galaxy's fate. Rise from a single ship to a galactic force.

Highlights
  • Real-time strategy gameplay
  • Fleet customization and management
  • Resource management
  • Tactical space battles
  • Multiple progression paths
  • Faction interaction
Features
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Space Menace is an epic sci-fi space RTS and battle game that puts you in the captain's chair, with the fate of the galaxy in your hands. Starting off small with just one ship, you'll embark on an incredible journey that will see you rise to glory and fortune through a combination of cunning strategy, tactical prowess, and resource management. With multiple paths to progress, you can earn money through freelance missions or simply by taking on other ships and collecting valuable salvage. As you expand your fleet and equip it with weapons, utilities, and strike craft, you'll face surprising elements and make critical decisions that will determine your survival in the hostile and unforgiving vacuum of space. At the heart of Space Menace is a deep and immersive gameplay experience that combines top-down 2D battles, customization options for your fleet, and a rich sci-fi setting that is sure to keep you engaged for hours on end. As you earn the favor or scorn of powerful factions, you'll need to carefully plan your attacks and defenses, leveraging friendly ships and space stations to your advantage. In Space Menace, your decisions will leave a lasting mark on the world, determining the fate of the galaxy itself. So strap in, captain, and get ready to forge your own destiny among the stars. Keep in touch: Website: https://only4gamers.net/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/only4gamers_xyz Facebook: https://facebook.com/Only4GamersDev/ Discord: https://discord.gg/apZsj44yeA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@only4gamersdev

Screenshots

Block Fortress4 screens
Space Menace4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Block Fortress at 4.7 against Space Menace's 4.0. Block Fortress also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 64%) and ratings volume (372 vs 9). Space Menace's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and price ($0.59 vs $1.99). On update cadence, ads and device support 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

Block Fortress costs $1.99 and Space Menace $0.59 up front. Block Fortress sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Space Menace asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Block Fortress holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block Fortress has 372 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Block Fortress's written reviews are positive against 64% of Space Menace's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Block Fortress ships an update fortnightly, Space Menace every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Block Fortress versus Space Menace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlock FortressSpace Menace
Price$1.99$0.59 — better
Rating4.7 (372 ratings) — better4.0 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews86.5% of reviews — better63.6% of reviews
Number of ratings372 — better9
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size430 MB325 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperFoursaken MediaMd Umar

Customer experience

Block Fortress

All ratings371 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral3.0%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews341 reviews
Positive86.5%
Neutral5.6%
Negative7.9%

Space Menace

All ratings9 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral18.2%
Negative18.2%

Bugs and requests

Block Fortress

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Achievements not working properly
  • iPad window alignment issues
  • Building GUI glitches during battles
  • Inability to place certain blocks

Requested features

6 requests
  • New races, planets, and gameplay modes
  • Level editor and custom map creation
  • Expanded multiplayer options and features
  • Sandbox mode with unlimited resources
  • Ability to upgrade and customize units
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  • Difficulty options and balancing improvements

Space Menace

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Block Fortress

One-time5
  • Small Shipment$0.99
  • Medium Shipment$1.99
  • Large Shipment$2.99
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  • Huge Shipment$5.99
  • Planetary Shipment$9.99
None

Space Menace

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Block Fortress free?
Block Fortress costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Space Menace free?
Space Menace costs $0.59, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Block Fortress or Space Menace?
Block Fortress is rated higher. Block Fortress averages 4.7 out of 5 from 372 ratings, while Space Menace averages 4.0 from 9 ratings.
Do Block Fortress or Space Menace have ads?
Neither Block Fortress nor Space Menace shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Block Fortress or Space Menace?
Block Fortress ships an update fortnightly, and Space Menace every 11 days. Most recently, Block Fortress was updated on November 8, 2026 and Space Menace on November 3, 2026.

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