Comparison

Highwind vs Trance Tank

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

Head to head
About

Highwind

Control a paper plane with two buttons to shoot enemies and defend yourself. Upgrade your plane's capabilities and unlock new aircraft as you progress through randomly generated waves and different dimensions.

Highlights
  • Simple two-button controls
  • Unlockable planes with different stats
  • Upgradeable health, shield, and ammo
  • Randomly selected enemy waves
  • Multiple game styles including infinite mode
  • Minigames with unique mechanics
Features
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In Highwind you control a paper plane using only two buttons. You will destroy enemy planes and protect your own. Tapping the right side of the screen will shoot bullets and holding the left side will activate the shield. The shield blocks and reflects bullets back to your enemies. Fight different enemy planes and obstacles, each with different behavior. Travel to different dimensions and avoid obstacles on the way. As you progress through the game you will be able to purchase upgrades to your health, shield and ammo. Also, each time you beat a level you will get a power up that will help you defeat your enemies. Each time you play you will accumulate points that will unlock new planes and new game styles. Try to beat the game in each one of the different styles! Features -Simple controls: Play with only two buttons -Different game styles: Five variations of the game including an infinite mode -Minigames: Three additional sections with different mechanics -A different experience each play: Enemy waves are randomly selected from a predefined set -Upgrades and power ups: Purchase upgrades to your shield, ammo and health. Get a power up every level -Different airplanes: Unlock new airplanes with different stats

About

Trance Tank

Engage in a unique action-shooter with platforming elements, controlling acrobatic tanks through visually striking worlds. Collect points and fuel, unlock new vehicles, and master challenging levels with atmospheric techno soundtracks.

Highlights
  • Action-shooter gameplay
  • Jump 'n Run mechanics
  • Acrobatic tank controls
  • Unique techno soundtrack
  • Unlockable tanks
  • Highscore system
  • 27+ levels
Features
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Trance Tank is an Action-Shooter with Jump `N Run components and also equipped with cool Techno-Sounds. You will be able to control the tanks like no other game before. Experience classic shooting action in a unique landscape that takes you through an extraordinary graphic world. The tanks can jump and sometimes perform acrobatic movements such as somersaults etc. to avoid enemies or obstacles. The techno tracks playing in the background are supplemented by shooting enemies to play techno samples. This always creates a new type of piece of music. Points and fuel can also be collected to increase the high score or to unlock new tanks. Each vehicle has its own driving characteristics and some levels can only be mastered with certain tanks. You have to be a good shooter but at the same time you have to control your tank perfectly through the terrain. In addition to difficult jumps and many enemies such as various soldiers, guns and vehicles, you also have to assert yourself in boss battles in order to be victorious with your tank in the end. Get ready, load your gun and start the engine. „Panzer-Hurra!“ Key Facts: Action based & intuitive gameplay Special minimal design Atmospheric sounds and music to match the scenery Intuitive controls with dual touch 6 different tanks that can be unlocked Highscore-System More than 27 Level Premium game, no ads or in-app purchases

Screenshots

Highwind4 screens
Trance Tank4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Trance Tank at 100% against Highwind's 71%. Trance Tank also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Highwind costs $0.99 and Trance Tank $0.29 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Highwind ships an update every 21 months, Trance Tank every 13 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Highwind versus Trance Tank: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHighwindTrance Tank
Price$0.99$0.29 — better
Rating4.8 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsEvery 13 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size169 MB198 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperSelva InteractiveChristian Streinz

Customer experience

Highwind

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%

Trance Tank

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Highwind

No in-app purchases

None

Trance Tank

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Highwind free?
Highwind costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Trance Tank free?
Trance Tank costs $0.29, with no in-app purchases.
Do Highwind or Trance Tank have ads?
Neither Highwind nor Trance Tank shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Highwind or Trance Tank?
Highwind ships an update every 21 months, and Trance Tank every 13 months. Most recently, Highwind was updated on November 3, 2026 and Trance Tank on November 3, 2026.

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