Stack AR vs Smash Tanks!
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Stack AR
Build towering structures by stacking blocks in an augmented reality environment. Compete globally for the highest score with simple, beautiful graphics.
- Augmented Reality gameplay
- Block stacking mechanics
- Global high score competition
- Simple and beautiful graphics
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Stack up the blocks as high as you can! ◉ Play in Augmented Reality anywhere ◉ Simple & Beautiful graphics designed ◉ Compete for the best score in the world
Smash Tanks!
Engage in thrilling tank battles using augmented reality. Compete against friends or bots in a multiplayer experience where you fling tanks and use explosive weapons for total destruction. The game offers strategic gameplay with simple controls.
- Augmented Reality Tank Battles
- 1 or 2 Device Multiplayer
- Single Player Bot Battles
- Fling Tanks to Smash Opponents
- Explosive Weapons
- Total Destruction Strategy
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Battle friends & family in AR. Let’s SMASH TANKS! • Tank battles in AUGMENTED REALITY (AR) • 1 or 2 device MULTIPLAYER • Battle bots in SINGLE PLAYER • Fling TANKS and SMASH your opponents • Use EXPLOSIVE weapons • TOTAL DESTRUCTION for endless strategy NO ADS. NO IAP. NO LOOT BOXES <3 [HOW TO PLAY] • Smash the enemy Tanks • Pull. Aim. Release • Hit weak-spots for big damage • Tap weapons to fire! COMING SOON - what would you like us to add next: • Online Multiplayer? • Medals? • Missions? Let us know over at: facebook.com/smashtanks
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Stack AR at Free against Smash Tanks!'s $1.49. Stack AR also leads on ratings volume (2.1K vs 602). Smash Tanks!'s advantage is rating (4.6 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On 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
Stack AR is free to download; Smash Tanks! costs $1.49 up front. Stack AR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Smash Tanks! asks for nothing beyond the download.
Smash Tanks! holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.1K and 602 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Stack AR's written reviews are positive against 61% of Smash Tanks!'s.
Stack AR ships an update every 4 months, Smash Tanks! weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stack AR | Smash Tanks! |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.49 |
| Rating | 3.8 (2.1K ratings) | 4.6 (602 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 32.4% of reviews | 61.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K — better | 602 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | — | #177 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 215 MB | 84 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ketchapp | :DUMPLING design |
Customer experience
Stack AR
Smash Tanks!
User reviews
Stack AR
From 2.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Challenging and fun
- 🎨 Variety of colors and themes
- 🕹️ Addictive gameplay
- 🔍 Satisfying AR experience
- 💻 Works well on newer devices
Room to improve
- 🔍 AR not compatible with older devices
- 📺 Intrusive ads
- 🔋 Battery-draining
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Paid version still has ads
Smash Tanks!
From 602 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great concept
- 🎮 Fun gameplay
- 🎨 Awesome graphics
- 💰 Good value for money
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔌 High battery consumption
- 🕹️ Unintuitive controls
- 🔍 Difficulty finding playing surface
Bugs and requests
Stack AR
Reported bugs
3 issues- AR mode not working
- Game freezing and crashing
- Ads triggering accidentally
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to pick unlocked skins
- Flashlight mode for AR
- Support for more devices
- Reduce ad frequency
Smash Tanks!
Reported bugs
4 issues- Desync issues in multiplayer
- Incompatibility with certain devices
- Scanning issues with AR
- Crashes when using power-ups
Requested features
4 requests- Online multiplayer
- More game modes
- Customization options
- Tutorial or instructions
In-app purchases
Stack AR
- Remove Ads$2.99
Smash Tanks!
No in-app purchases
