Comparison

Tank Battle vs DefCom TD

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

Head to head
About

Tank Battle

Experience the early battles of World War II with this strategy game. Command historical units, engage in detailed combat, and lead your forces through iconic campaigns. Features include high-definition graphics and strategic gameplay elements.

Highlights
  • World War II era graphics
  • 17 historical missions
  • Playable campaigns (German, Polish, British, Italian)
  • Over 100 unique units
  • Four troop classes
  • Detailed combat analysis
  • Strategic movement and tactics
Features
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'Tank Battle: Blitzkrieg!' recreates the first battles of World War II. On 1st September 1939 the German army marched into Poland, two weeks later the Soviets also invaded and the Polish army was crushed by 6th October. Over the coming months the Germans expanded their grip on Europe with further invasions of Denmark and Norway. On 10th May 1940 the Battle of France began after the German army entered the low countries of Belgium, Holland and Luxembourg. Within weeks the French army was forced to surrender and the British army had retreated at Dunkirk. To add to the French agony the Italian army also invaded Southern France in support of the Germans. The allied armies had some excellent tanks and soldiers but their strategy was flawed and their tactics dated and unable to deal with the German Blitzkrieg! ● High Definition World War II era graphics. ● Includes 17 Missions to play through. ● Play as the German in the 7 Mission ‘First Strike’ tutorial campaign. ● Play as the Polish in the 4 Mission ‘Rising Storm’ Campaign. ● Play as the Germans in the 6 Mission ‘Invasion!’ Campaign. ● Over 100 unique units! ● Four troop classes; Raw, Average, Veteran and Elite. ● Other Game Features; detailed combat analysis, flank attacks, strategic movement, indirect fire, mounting and dismounting from vehicles, multi-level hills, minesweepers. ● Hours of game play. ● Map zoom. ● Additional Purchasable Campaigns. Purchasable Extra Content: ● 6 Mission 'Exploit!' Campaign, playing as the Germans. ● 6 Mission 'Retreat!' Campaign, playing as the British. ● 6 Mission 'Southern Front' Campaign, playing as the Italians.

About

DefCom TD

A 3D tower defense and real-time strategy survival game. Build your base, gather resources, and defend against endless enemy waves on a randomly generated map. Enjoy intuitive controls and pleasant graphics without ads or in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Mix of TD and RTS gameplay
  • Varied enemy types (infantry to aviation)
  • Randomly generated maps
  • 3D graphics and sound
  • Simple, intuitive controls
  • No ads or in-app purchases
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DefCom TD offers an exhilarating blend of tower defense and real-time strategy, delivering an immersive survival experience. Engage in intense battles on dynamically generated maps as you construct your base, gather vital resources, and fend off relentless waves of adversaries. Key Features: • Uniquely fusing TD and RTS genres for an innovative gameplay experience • Encounter a diverse range of enemies, from infantry units to formidable aviation forces • Explore endlessly diverse maps generated with each new game • Immerse yourself in captivating 3D graphics and immersive sound design • Intuitive controls designed for seamless gameplay • Enjoy an ad-free and In-App Purchase-free gaming environment Strategize, adapt, and overcome the odds in DefCom TD. Will you rise as the ultimate defender? The challenge awaits! Good luck and have fun!

Screenshots

Tank Battle4 screens
DefCom TD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DefCom TD at 4.7 against Tank Battle's 4.2. DefCom TD also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and review sentiment (76% vs 50%). Tank Battle's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 41 months). On ratings volume, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Tank Battle costs $2.99 and DefCom TD $1.99 up front. Tank Battle sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. DefCom TD asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DefCom TD holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 24 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Tank Battle's written reviews are positive against 76% of DefCom TD's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tank Battle ships an update every 2 months, DefCom TD every 41 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Tank Battle versus DefCom TD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTank BattleDefCom TD
Price$2.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.2 (11 ratings)4.7 (24 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews76.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1124 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 41 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.315.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size286 MB61 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperHunted Cow Studios Ltd.Game Dev Team

Customer experience

Tank Battle

All ratings11 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral21.9%
Negative28.1%

DefCom TD

All ratings24 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral4.2%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive76.5%
Neutral11.8%
Negative11.8%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Tank Battle

One-time6
  • Exploit! Campaign$1.99
  • Retreat! Campaign$1.99
  • Southern Front Campaign$1.99
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  • Hold! Campaign$1.99
  • Panzerkrieg! Campaign$1.99
  • North Africa Campaign$1.99
None

DefCom TD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tank Battle free?
Tank Battle costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is DefCom TD free?
DefCom TD costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tank Battle or DefCom TD?
DefCom TD is rated higher. Tank Battle averages 4.2 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while DefCom TD averages 4.7 from 24 ratings.
Do Tank Battle or DefCom TD have ads?
Neither Tank Battle nor DefCom TD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tank Battle or DefCom TD?
Tank Battle ships an update every 2 months, and DefCom TD every 41 months. Most recently, Tank Battle was updated on October 9, 2026 and DefCom TD on October 14, 2026.

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