Comparison

Tankcast vs Barrel Run

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

Head to head
About

Tankcast

Engage in a retro tank battle with friends and family on your TV. Use your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad to control tanks in a fast-paced, two-player action game. All you need is a TV, Chromecast, and a compatible device.

Highlights
  • Two-player retro tank battles
  • Control via iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad
  • Play on your TV via Chromecast
  • Fast-paced multiplayer action
  • Simple setup with existing devices
Features
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Blow your friends and family to smithereens with Tankcast, the 2 player retro tank battle game for Chromecast. That's right, you too can use your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad to battle against friends and family on your TV with this fast paced, multiplayer action game that brings retro tank action to your living room. If you have a TV, a Chromecast and an iPad, iPhone or iPod touch, you already have everything you need. Requires 2 players. Let the battle commence!

About

Barrel Run

Engage in an exhilarating shooter game set in a chaotic medieval world. Shoot barrels to gather resources, unlock secrets, and rebuild kingdoms. Master strategic gameplay with a diverse arsenal and compete in thrilling multiplayer battles.

Highlights
  • Epic Campaigns
  • Strategic Barrel Shooting
  • Diverse Weapon Arsenal
  • Multiplayer Battles
  • Stunning Medieval Visuals
Features
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Step into the world of Barrel Shooter: Kings' Return, the most exhilarating shooter game of 2024. In an age where chaos reigns and kingdoms are on the brink of destruction, only the sharpest shooters can restore order and bring about the kings' return. This game expertly combines the strategic depth and historical grandeur of classic games like Evony with the fast-paced, action-packed excitement of shooting games. As you embark on your journey through the ravaged lands, your primary objective is to shoot the barrels that are crucial for your survival and the rebuilding of the kingdoms. These are no ordinary barrels; they contain resources, hidden treasures, or sometimes, dangerous explosives. With every barrel you shoot, you come closer to uncovering the mysteries of the fallen kingdoms and bringing the kings back to their rightful thrones. Barrel Shooter: Kings' Return sets a new standard for shooter games in 2024 with its unique blend of strategy, action, and historical adventure. Players must navigate through beautifully rendered landscapes inspired by medieval times, utilizing a wide range of weaponry from traditional crossbows to mythical cannons bestowed by the kings themselves. Features: Epic Campaigns: Lead your hero through challenging campaigns to restore order and bring about the kings' return. Strategic Barrel Shooting: Master the art of shooting barrels to gather resources, unlock secrets, and advance your quest. Diverse Arsenal: Equip yourself with an array of weapons, each with unique abilities and upgrades to enhance your barrel-shooting prowess. Multiplayer Mayhem: Compete against other sharpshooters in thrilling online battles, proving your skill in shooting barrels and strategizing for victory. Stunning Visuals: Immerse yourself in a game that combines historical elegance with cutting-edge graphics, bringing the medieval world to life like never before. Prepare to dive into a world where strategy meets action. Barrel Shooter: Kings' Return is not just a game; it's a journey through time, a challenge for the strategist, and a paradise for the sharpshooter. Are you ready to shoot the barrels and lead the kings back to their thrones? Join the adventure and make history in the new shooter game of 2024.

Screenshots

Tankcast3 screens
Barrel Run4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tankcast at 100% against Barrel Run's 30%. Tankcast also leads on rating (4.3 vs 1.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Barrel Run's advantage is ratings volume (22 vs 6). On price 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

Both are free to download. Barrel Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tankcast asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tankcast holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 22 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Tankcast's written reviews are positive against 30% of Barrel Run's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Tankcast versus Barrel Run: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTankcastBarrel Run
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings) — better1.8 (22 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better29.6% of reviews
Number of ratings622 — better
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB282 MB
Age rating9++4
DeveloperMesmotronicSimonas Leisis

Customer experience

Tankcast

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Barrel Run

All ratings22 ratings
Positive18.2%
Neutral4.5%
Negative77.3%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive29.6%
Neutral3.7%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

Tankcast

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Barrel Run

One-time1
  • No Ads$3.99

Questions

Is Tankcast free?
Tankcast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Barrel Run free?
Barrel Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tankcast or Barrel Run?
Tankcast is rated higher. Tankcast averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Barrel Run averages 1.8 from 22 ratings.
Do Tankcast or Barrel Run have ads?
Barrel Run shows ads; Tankcast does not.

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