# MekaMon vs Tank Stars

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MekaMon at none against Tank Stars's 10. MekaMon also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (64% vs 45%). Tank Stars's advantage is ratings volume (159K vs 23). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tank Stars sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. MekaMon asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tank Stars holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tank Stars has 159K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of MekaMon's written reviews are positive against 45% of Tank Stars's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

MekaMon ships an update monthly, Tank Stars every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MekaMon | Tank Stars |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mekamon/id1194014543/reviews) | **[4.4 (159K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tank-stars/id1347123739/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **159K** |
| Positive reviews | **63.6% of reviews** | 45.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 479 MB | 277 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Reach Robotics](https://appshunter.io/developer/1194014542) | [AI Games FZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478916023) |

## What reviewers say

### MekaMon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mekamon/id1194014543)

Engage in augmented reality combat with a physical robot. Compete in multiplayer battles or single-player challenges, customize your robot, and create custom AR game modes. Explore lore and develop unique animations for your robot.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality combat, Real-life multiplayer battles, Single-player ranked combat, Robot customization, Custom AR battle creation, Robot animation development, In-app lore exploration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tank Stars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tank-stars/id1347123739)

Engage in thrilling 2D tank battles by choosing powerful weapons and collecting iconic war machines. Dominate opponents in online PvP arenas and challenging tournaments to become a tank hero.

**Highlights:** Action-packed 2D tank warfare, Dozens of deadly rockets and guns, Collect iconic tanks from past and future, Win online multiplayer tank battles, Compete in challenging tank tournaments, Daily rewards with membership

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamond Membership (1 week) | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Diamond Membership (1 week) | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Pinch of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pinch of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pinky Tank | $3.99 | one-time |
| Dubstep Tank | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pocketful of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pocketful of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 🎨 Charming graphics
- 🕹️ Smooth gameplay
- 💰 Fair reward system
- 🕹️ Simple but entertaining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of content and variety
- 💸 Aggressive monetization with ads
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- ⚖️ Unbalanced tanks and gameplay
- 🕹️ Overly simplistic combat

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent game crashes
- Glitches with weapon selection and damage
- Issues with online connectivity and matchmaking
- Inconsistent tank behavior and performance

**Requested features**

- More tanks and customization options
- Improved multiplayer and matchmaking
- Reduced ads and fairer monetization
- Additional game modes and challenges
- Better map design and interactivity


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MekaMon free?

MekaMon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tank Stars free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MekaMon or Tank Stars?

Tank Stars is rated higher. MekaMon averages 4.3 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Tank Stars averages 4.4 from 159K ratings.

### Do MekaMon or Tank Stars have ads?

Tank Stars shows ads; MekaMon does not.

### Which is updated more often, MekaMon or Tank Stars?

MekaMon ships an update monthly, and Tank Stars every 3 weeks. Most recently, MekaMon was updated on November 2, 2026 and Tank Stars on November 12, 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.*