Comparison

War Thunder Mobile vs ZXSnake

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

Head to head
About

War Thunder Mobile

Engage in intense PvP combat with authentic military vehicles across air, land, and sea. Explore historical vehicles, customize your loadouts, and strategize with friends to dominate diverse battlefields. Experience realistic physics and stunning graphics optimized for mobile devices.

Highlights
  • Authentic military vehicles (ships, tanks, aircraft)
  • Combined arms PvP combat
  • Historical vehicle progression
  • Vehicle customization and optimization
  • Diverse battlegrounds and maps
  • Realistic damage models and physics
  • Squad-based multiplayer
Features
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Fight using legendary military vehicles in this new mobile PvP MMO combat game! Air, naval and ground vehicles fight together on the same battlefield, just like real battles. All ships, tanks and aircraft in War Thunder Mobile look and function exactly like their real world counterparts, gameplay is fast and exciting, and players can easily control their awesome machines of war. Explore military history by experiencing dozens of authentic vehicles from the USSR, Germany, France, Japan and the United States (more nations will come in the future). Progress through the game, unlock better equipment, optimize your ammunition types and customize gear to increase your chances of dominating the battlefield. Pick your favorite vehicles and experiment with a lineup of machines to find what suits your play style. There are 100+ ground vehicles, warships and aircraft available currently, and in the future the game will constantly be receiving more and more legendary authentic military vehicles. There are plenty of options to customize and modernize your tanks and planes to fit your style. Dominate the battlefield alone or together with a squad of your friends! FEATURES Every battle is unique. Players rely not only on their own weaponry, but can also call for air support or artillery strikes, or fall back behind a smoke screen. A variety of maps. Battles unfold in the most diverse and dynamic battlegrounds representing the main combat theaters of the 20th century. Stunning graphics and realistic physical damage models. The game is optimized for all devices. Enjoy eye-catching surroundings on each battlefield, highly detailed tank models and powerful explosions sending destroyed turrets flying into the air. Manual graphics settings will help you strike a balance between fantastic visuals and high FPS. War Thunder Mobile is the only free online multiplayer mobile game that allows you to experience authentic military vehicles accurately and comfortably. Hurry up, download the game and head into battle!

About

ZXSnake

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Experience ZX Snake like never before. ZX Snake is the gold standard of the ZX Series, combining the timeless gameplay of the arcade classic with modern visuals, online competition and a beautifully crafted retro arcade cabinet experience. Step up to the cabinet, press Start and guide your snake through an ever-changing arena. Collect food, grow longer, avoid collisions and survive for as long as possible while chasing your highest score. Whether you prefer solo play, local multiplayer or competing against players around the world, every game earns ZX Coins, unlocks achievements and helps you climb the Game Center leaderboards. The all-new arcade cabinet interface brings the experience to life with authentic attract mode, animated demo gameplay, CRT-inspired effects and a redesigned gameplay layout across iPhone and iPad. Features • Beautiful retro arcade cabinet presentation • Authentic attract mode with animated demo gameplay • Classic Snake gameplay, modernised for today • Solo Play, Local Multiplayer and World PvP • Intelligent AI opponents • Game Center leaderboards and achievements • Earn ZX Coins while you play • Featured ZX Series games from within the cabinet* • Integrated ZX Wallet* • Smooth, responsive touch controls • CRT-inspired visual effects • Optimised for both iPhone and iPad Whether you’re aiming for the top of the leaderboards or simply enjoying a quick game, ZX Snake delivers an authentic arcade experience built for modern Apple devices. Download ZX Snake today and discover why it has become the gold standard for the ZX Series. *Available in supported versions.

Screenshots

War Thunder Mobile4 screens
ZXSnake4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: War Thunder Mobile at #90 against ZXSnake's unranked. War Thunder Mobile also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). 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

Both are free to download. War Thunder Mobile sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $16.99 per month and ZXSnake sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

War Thunder Mobile ships an update every 3 days, ZXSnake every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
War Thunder Mobile versus ZXSnake: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWar Thunder MobileZXSnake
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (141K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings141K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#90 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size951 MB62 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperGAIJIN NETWORK LTDBarkinMad Studios

Bugs and requests

War Thunder Mobile

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Connection issues
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Inaccurate hit detection
  • Spawning issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add separate air battle mode
  • Implement realistic battle mode
  • Allow linking accounts from PC/console
  • Improve progression system
  • Add more maps and vehicles

ZXSnake

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

War Thunder Mobile

Subscriptions1
  • VIP Subscription$16.991 Month
One-time9
  • Few Golden Eagles$2.99
  • Stack of Golden Eagles$4.99
  • Stack of Platinum Wolves$4.99
Show 6 more
  • Big Stack of Golden Eagles$9.99
  • Pile of Platinum Wolves$9.99
  • Pile of Golden Eagles$19.99
  • Crate of Golden Eagles$49.99
  • Big Pile of Platinum Wolves$49.99
  • Crate of Platinum Wolves$99.99
1 purchases

ZXSnake

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is War Thunder Mobile free?
War Thunder Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ZXSnake free?
ZXSnake is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do War Thunder Mobile or ZXSnake have ads?
Both War Thunder Mobile and ZXSnake show ads.
Which is updated more often, War Thunder Mobile or ZXSnake?
War Thunder Mobile ships an update every 3 days, and ZXSnake every 6 days. Most recently, War Thunder Mobile was updated on November 7, 2026 and ZXSnake on October 31, 2026.

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