# TankBall! vs Laser Split

TankBall! and Laser Split both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 68% of Laser Split's written reviews are positive against 28% of TankBall!'s. TankBall!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Laser Split sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. TankBall! asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for TankBall! against 4.7 for Laser Split. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 827 and 1.8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 28% of TankBall!'s written reviews are positive against 68% of Laser Split's.

TankBall! ships an update every 5 days, Laser Split weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TankBall! | Laser Split |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (827 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tankball/id1593507763/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laser-split-ball-blaster-game/id1623085229/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 827 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 28.1% of reviews | **68.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 175 MB | 354 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.5** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MondayOFF](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448226898) | [Tuna Guralp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1227313564) |

## What reviewers say

### TankBall!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tankball/id1593507763)

A simple and casual arcade game where players gather balls and shoot them. It's easy to pick up for short bursts of play but offers a surprising challenge.

**Highlights:** Simple touch controls, Casual gameplay, Gather and shoot balls, Short play sessions, Challenging difficulty

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Satisfying gameplay
- 🚀 Quick response time
- 💡 Unique concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💸 Too many ads
- 🔁 Repetitive levels

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes at high scores
- Skin/ball unlocks not working as intended
- Levels not loading properly

**Requested features**

- More level variety
- Ability to disable vibration
- Option to remove ads permanently
- Improved skin/ball unlocking system


### Laser Split

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laser-split-ball-blaster-game/id1623085229)

Engage in a thrilling laser game where you use a blaster to split colorful balls falling from the top. Upgrade your laser gun with energy blasts and unlock new skills to become a master ball crasher. Enjoy daily bonuses and the ability to reset progress while keeping permanent upgrades.

**Highlights:** Split color balls with a laser gun, Upgrade laser gun with energy blasts, Use blackhole for high scores, Transform balls into gems or planets, Daily and permanent bonuses, Unlock new skills and power-ups, Reset game with retained permanent bonuses

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Gem Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Limited Offer 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gem Pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Limited Offer 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gem Pack 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Limited Offer 3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Big Gem Pack 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Big Gem Pack 2 | $10.99 | one-time |
| Big Gem Pack 3 | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Satisfying gameplay
- 🚀 Addictive and fun
- 💎 Great visuals
- 🎮 Calming experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Needs more content
- 📢 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Performance issues

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup
- Upgrades not showing up
- Rebirth issues
- Laggy performance

**Requested features**

- More weapons and upgrades
- Prestige system improvements
- Ability to disable ads
- Better tutorial/explanation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TankBall! free?

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

### Is Laser Split free?

Laser Split is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TankBall! or Laser Split?

Laser Split is rated higher. TankBall! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 827 ratings, while Laser Split averages 4.7 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do TankBall! or Laser Split have ads?

Both TankBall! and Laser Split show ads.

### Which is updated more often, TankBall! or Laser Split?

TankBall! ships an update every 5 days, and Laser Split weekly. Most recently, TankBall! was updated on October 24, 2026 and Laser Split on October 21, 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.*