Comparison

Block Fortress vs Modern Command

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

Modern Command

Lead the fight for global stability in this top-down action strategy game. Deploy weapons, research defenses, and take direct control of targeting systems to combat terrorist factions worldwide. Experience diverse global campaigns and challenging game modes.

Highlights
  • Top-down action strategy gameplay
  • Tower Defense battles with a twist
  • Direct control of targeting systems
  • Deploy and upgrade a variety of weapons
  • Global campaign across multiple continents
  • Research new defenses and weapon technologies
  • Special airstrikes and support items
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A call to all Commanders out there: The world is at war, and it is up to you to rise up and lead the fight for global stability! Modern Command is a top-down action strategy game that puts a new twist to Tower Defense battles. Deploy your weapons into battle, equip them with powerful munitions and brace for impact. Take direct control of the targeting systems and call in backup with your choice of airstrikes and support items. Research new defenses, deploy cunning strategies and put your mettle on the line as you take on terrorist factions across the globe. ******************************************************* NEW UPDATE ▶ Added possibility for players to save their game data (Requires Google sign in) ▶ Added support for newer devices and iOS versions ▶ Reduced download size ▶ Lots of stability fixes A GLOBAL CAMPAIGN ▶ Fight off threats in South America, Africa, Europe, Asia and more ▶ Unlock more mission types and game modes as you progress through the campaign BATTLEFIELD CONTROL ▶ Simple touch commands give you full control of each 3D battlefield EXPAND YOUR ARSENAL ▶ Tons of gatling guns, missile launchers, laser cannons and railguns to take your enemies down ▶ Choose your prefered upgrade path and research new weapon technologies CRUSH YOUR ENEMIES ▶ Boost stats and customize your weapons with powerful munitions ▶ Call in special airstrikes and support items to aid you in tough battles HARDCORE MODE ▶ Push your game to the limits with an extra level of challenge ▶ Encounter new enemy types and mini-bosses TRANSIT MODE ▶ Defend a moving fortress carrying vital supplies through hostile territories ▶ Learn to master several new exclusive weapon systems OTHER FEATURES ▶ Tons of achievements, objectives and daily missions to complete MORE UPDATES COMING! ******************************************************* By downloading this app you are agreeing to be bound by the terms and conditions of Blast Bit's Terms of Use (https://www.blastbit.net/terms) and are subject to Blast Bit's Privacy Policy (https://www.blastbit.net/privacy). Contact us at contact@blastbit.net

Screenshots

Block Fortress4 screens
Modern Command4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Modern Command at Free against Block Fortress's $1.99. Block Fortress's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (86% vs 64%). On ratings volume, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Modern Command is free to download; Block Fortress costs $1.99 up front. Block Fortress sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Modern Command 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

Block Fortress holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 371 and 434 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Block Fortress's written reviews are positive against 64% of Modern Command's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Block Fortress ships an update fortnightly, Modern Command every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Block Fortress versus Modern Command: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlock FortressModern Command
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (371 ratings) — better4.4 (434 ratings)
Positive reviews86.5% of reviews — better64.2% of reviews
Number of ratings371434 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size430 MB252 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperFoursaken MediaBlast Bit Enterprises AB

Customer experience

Block Fortress

All ratings371 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral3.0%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews340 reviews
Positive86.5%
Neutral5.6%
Negative7.9%

Modern Command

All ratings434 ratings
Positive84.3%
Neutral6.2%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews1,011 reviews
Positive64.2%
Neutral10.0%
Negative25.8%

User reviews

Block Fortress

From 371 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Unique, engaging, and fun gameplay
  • 🚀 Highly addictive and entertaining
  • 🎨 Excellent graphics and visuals
  • 💯 One of the best mobile games ever
  • 🕹️ Challenging and strategic gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches affecting gameplay
  • 🔒 Lack of cloud save and data restoration
  • 🔒 Multiplayer issues and low player count
  • 🔍 Repetitive and limited content after campaign

Modern Command

From 434 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Great graphics
  • 🚀 Smooth performance
  • 🚀 Offline playability
  • 👍 Fun and challenging

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 💰 Aggressive in-app purchases
  • 🔍 Lack of cloud save/sync
  • 🕰️ Long wait times for upgrades
  • 🔇 Sound issues

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

Modern Command

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Weapons disappearing from loadout
  • Missions not loading properly
  • Progress reset after updates
  • Inability to access certain features

Requested features

5 requests
  • Multiplayer mode
  • More mission variety
  • Ability to sell/trade weapons
  • Improved UI and menus
  • Better optimization for newer devices

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
10 purchases

Modern Command

One-time10
  • Base Repair$0.99
  • Battle Pack$0.99
  • Battle Pack$1.99
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  • Limited Offer$1.99
  • Hardened Pack$2.99
  • Hardened Pack$4.99
  • Campaign Pack$9.99
  • Duty Pack$19.99
  • Honor Pack$49.99
  • Valor Pack$99.99

Questions

Is Block Fortress free?
Block Fortress costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Modern Command free?
Modern Command is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Block Fortress or Modern Command?
Block Fortress is rated higher. Block Fortress averages 4.7 out of 5 from 371 ratings, while Modern Command averages 4.4 from 434 ratings.
Do Block Fortress or Modern Command have ads?
Modern Command shows ads; Block Fortress does not.
Which is updated more often, Block Fortress or Modern Command?
Block Fortress ships an update fortnightly, and Modern Command every 2 months. Most recently, Block Fortress was updated on October 23, 2026 and Modern Command on October 23, 2026.

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