Comparison

Snake Core vs Tesla Wars

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

Head to head
About

Snake Core

Command an army of soldier units in an inter-galactic war against aliens. Engage in various game modes, upgrade your forces, and navigate a multi-route map to defeat the Alien Overlord. Designed for short, engaging gaming sessions.

Highlights
  • Landscape and portrait modes
  • Multiple control schemes
  • Inter-galactic alien war theme
  • Node-based mission map
  • Unit and defense upgrades
  • Short game sessions
Features
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+ Playable in Landscape AND Portrait mode! + Different control schemes (see Options menu) Snake Core is an Arcade game combining the gameplay mechanics of a classic Snake but twisting and turning the setting and variation into an inter-galactic war against an alien threat ! Command your army of different soldier units as they attack aliens, take out bombs, retrieve soldiers, defend key locations, and hunt down big Snake like creatures. The game plays in different game-modes, with a multi-route map that allows the player to decide the best route to the Alien Overlord. Upgrade your soldiers, with new units and new skills. Upgrade defense systems and use power-ups to survive the intergalactic war. FEATURES ] Simple to master – The game is easy to understand, and it allows everyone to enjoy the commanding of the army ] Node based mission map – A randomized mission screen, allows you to choose which path you take to reach the end boss. ] Upgrades – Recruit new units, and upgrade your units for a stronger army. ] Short game sessions – Snake Core is designed for short gaming sessions, a great game to pick up at any time for a quick go!

About

Tesla Wars

Engage in strategic tower defense gameplay, fending off relentless enemy attacks with your Tesla Tower. Utilize special weapons and upgrade your defenses to overcome diverse challenges and achieve victory.

Highlights
  • Strategic tower defense gameplay
  • Defend against tanks and missiles
  • Utilize special weapons
  • Upgrade defenses and weapons
  • Unlock achievements
  • Compete on leaderboards
Features
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Hours of zapping fun on your fingertips! Gather up all the strategic thinking and all the reaction speed you have to beat off the endless attacks of merciless enemies, tanks and missiles. Shoot the sole Tesla Tower charges to crush the land, air and even underground strikes. Bash the black swarm with a fun and powerful Special Weapons! Find out the perfect tactics to collect all the achievements and reward money. Anytime, anywhere Tesla Wars will keep you addicted THE GAMEPLAY HIGHLIGHTS - Unique world and the amazing game atmosphere. Hilarious sound effects and flashy graphics are here to hypnotize you - Breathtaking gameplay with an unbelievable number of levels. New challenges will keep you excited with the Tesla Wars - Spice up the action with new flavors. Each level you meet new enemies, new weapons and new tactics -Reverse the fight with the aces up your sleeve. Use the Special Weapons if zapping is just not enough - Boost your progress if you’re stuck. Use extra resources for energy refill, perimeter repairing and weapons upgrading - Challenge your friends. Get all the achievements and climb up to the top Game Center Leaderboards - Feel free to choose your way. Use different game profiles to try out various strategies

Screenshots

Snake Core4 screens
Tesla Wars4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Snake Core at 4.0 against Tesla Wars's 3.4. Snake Core also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume, monetization model and 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Snake Core costs $3.99 and Tesla Wars $4.99 up front. Tesla Wars sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Snake Core asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Snake Core holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Snake Core's written reviews are positive against 33% of Tesla Wars's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Snake Core ships an update weekly, Tesla Wars fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Snake Core versus Tesla Wars: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSnake CoreTesla Wars
Price$3.99 — better$4.99
Rating4.0 (9 ratings) — better3.4 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews54.5% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings99
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB202 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperPascal BestebroerPavel Tarabrin

Customer experience

Snake Core

All ratings9 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral11.1%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral18.2%
Negative27.3%

Tesla Wars

All ratings9 ratings
Positive55.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative58.3%

In-app purchases

None

Snake Core

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Tesla Wars

One-time6
  • Small money package$0.99
  • Medium money package$4.99
  • Big money pack$9.99
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  • Big money package$9.99
  • Ultimate money pack$19.99
  • Ultimate money package$19.99

Questions

Is Snake Core free?
Snake Core costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tesla Wars free?
Tesla Wars costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Snake Core or Tesla Wars?
Snake Core is rated higher. Snake Core averages 4.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Tesla Wars averages 3.4 from 9 ratings.
Do Snake Core or Tesla Wars have ads?
Tesla Wars shows ads; Snake Core does not.
Which is updated more often, Snake Core or Tesla Wars?
Snake Core ships an update weekly, and Tesla Wars fortnightly. Most recently, Snake Core was updated on October 19, 2026 and Tesla Wars on October 23, 2026.

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