# Waroftanks vs Tempest

The clearest difference is rating: Tempest at 4.7 against Waroftanks's 3.6. Tempest also leads on ratings volume (10K vs 112). Waroftanks's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Waroftanks sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Tempest sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tempest holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tempest has 10K ratings behind it against 112, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Waroftanks's written reviews are positive against 59% of Tempest's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Waroftanks ships an update every 6 weeks, Tempest every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Waroftanks | Tempest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (112 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waroftanksarcade/id1104940853/reviews) | **[4.7 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tempest-pirate-action-rpg/id1438635349/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 112 | **10K** |
| Positive reviews | **67.0% of reviews** | 59.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 489 MB | 669 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [WINDYVERSE PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1104940852) | [HC GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/482544510) |

## What reviewers say

### Waroftanks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waroftanksarcade/id1104940853)

Engage in intense tank warfare with over 200 historically accurate vehicles. Experience realistic modular damage or simplified HP modes, and enjoy diverse offline and online game modes. All vehicles are unlocked for immediate play, with robust mod support for customization.

**Highlights:** Over 200 historical tanks, Modular and HP damage systems, Offline and online multiplayer modes, Instant vehicle access, In-game mod installer, Diverse game modes (Skirmish, Blitzkrieg, Capture Zone, Historical)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Bundle 3,000,000 | $0.99 | one-time |
| T-34-3 Middle Tank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bat Chatillon 155 58 | $3.99 | one-time |
| T-26-E4 SuperPershing Middle Tank | $5.99 | one-time |


### Tempest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tempest-pirate-action-rpg/id1438635349)

Embark on an open-world pirate adventure RPG. Command a fully armed ship, trade, battle sea monsters, and complete quests to uncover devastating artifacts. Play with friends, upgrade your vessel, and assemble a fearsome crew.

**Highlights:** Open world exploration, Ship combat and upgrades, Multiplayer co-op and PvP, Quest-based story progression, Crew management, Naval trading and piracy, Mystical abilities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Disable ads | $1.00 | one-time |
| Jade Sea & Treasure Land DLC | $6.29 | one-time |
| Pirate city DLC | $6.29 | one-time |
| Unlock full version (sale) | $6.29 | one-time |
| Unlock full version (sale) | $8.39 | one-time |
| 500,000 gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| Full Version Unlock | $11.49 | one-time |
| Ultimate Ship Pack | $13.49 | one-time |
| 1,000,000 gold | $17.90 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⚓ Great game with good graphics
- 🔥 Fantastic pirate game experience
- 🏆 Best mobile pirate game
- 🌊 Engaging ship battles and boarding

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Too many microtransactions and paywalls
- 🗺️ Limited map access without paying
- 🤖 Unbalanced and frustrating on-land combat

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when entering certain ports
- Inventory and progress loss after updates
- Camera and movement controls issues during combat
- Missions not triggering or completing properly

**Requested features**

- Ability to explore and interact with ports and islands
- More ship and crew customization options
- Improved multiplayer functionality and communication
- Ability to create and manage own pirate faction


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Waroftanks free?

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

### Is Tempest free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Waroftanks or Tempest?

Tempest is rated higher. Waroftanks averages 3.6 out of 5 from 112 ratings, while Tempest averages 4.7 from 10K ratings.

### Do Waroftanks or Tempest have ads?

Both Waroftanks and Tempest show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Waroftanks or Tempest?

Waroftanks ships an update every 6 weeks, and Tempest every 3 months. Most recently, Waroftanks was updated on October 29, 2026 and Tempest on October 30, 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.*