# Tank Stars vs Buzzy's Bubbles

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Buzzy's Bubbles at 100% against Tank Stars's 45%. Buzzy's Bubbles also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). Tank Stars's advantage is ratings volume (158K vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tank Stars sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Buzzy's Bubbles sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Buzzy's Bubbles holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tank Stars has 158K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Tank Stars's written reviews are positive against 100% of Buzzy's Bubbles's.

Tank Stars ships an update every 3 weeks, Buzzy's Bubbles every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tank Stars | Buzzy's Bubbles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (158K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tank-stars/id1347123739/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzzys-bubbles/id6758266462/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **158K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 45.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 271 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AI Games FZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478916023) | [James Nickerson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679172684) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Buzzy's Bubbles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzzys-bubbles/id6758266462)

Engage in a rapid-fire bubble-popping game that tests your reflexes and strategic movement. Survive escalating waves, conquer daily challenges, and aim for the top of the leaderboards with powerful upgrades.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced gameplay, Bubble popping mechanics, Daily challenges, Leaderboard climbing, Powerful upgrades, Defeat bubble bosses

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tank Stars free?

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

### Is Buzzy's Bubbles free?

Buzzy's Bubbles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tank Stars or Buzzy's Bubbles?

Buzzy's Bubbles is rated higher. Tank Stars averages 4.4 out of 5 from 158K ratings, while Buzzy's Bubbles averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Tank Stars or Buzzy's Bubbles have ads?

Both Tank Stars and Buzzy's Bubbles show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tank Stars or Buzzy's Bubbles?

Tank Stars ships an update every 3 weeks, and Buzzy's Bubbles every 5 days. Most recently, Tank Stars was updated on October 23, 2026 and Buzzy's Bubbles on October 16, 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.*