# Tanks vs Bugs vs SpellGate

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SpellGate at none against Tanks vs Bugs's 10. SpellGate also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). Tanks vs Bugs's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tanks vs Bugs sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. SpellGate asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tanks vs Bugs ships an update every 3 weeks, SpellGate every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tanks vs Bugs | SpellGate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (90 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tanks-vs-bugs/id1451807778/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **90** | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 204 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Games Extras](https://appshunter.io/developer/1618178890) | [ALEKSANDR IVANOV](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776685620) |

## What reviewers say

### Tanks vs Bugs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tanks-vs-bugs/id1451807778)

Pilot powerful tanks to decimate swarms of alien bugs. Utilize unique tank combat styles and strategic skill combinations to overcome diverse enemy fauna. Engage in thrilling battles with simple, intuitive controls.

**Highlights:** Intuitive tank controls, Unique tank combat styles, Diverse enemy fauna, Strategic skill combinations, Multiple tank options

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Quick start | $1.99 | one-time |
| Сезонный пропуск | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tank "Sniper" | $3.99 | one-time |
| Black Guardian | $4.99 | one-time |
| Photon | $5.99 | one-time |
| Black Guardian (now) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Crystals 2500 | $6.99 | one-time |
| VIP2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Набор улучшения | $9.99 | one-time |


### SpellGate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spellgate/id6798592076)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tanks vs Bugs free?

Tanks vs Bugs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SpellGate free?

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

### Do Tanks vs Bugs or SpellGate have ads?

Both Tanks vs Bugs and SpellGate show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tanks vs Bugs or SpellGate?

Tanks vs Bugs ships an update every 3 weeks, and SpellGate every 3 days. Most recently, Tanks vs Bugs was updated on November 11, 2026 and SpellGate on November 6, 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.*