Comparison

Pocket Tanks vs Bricksy

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

Head to head
About

Pocket Tanks

Engage in fast-paced artillery battles with a vast arsenal of weapons. Master simple controls to outmaneuver and defeat opponents in quick matches or turn-based online play. Explore diverse battlefields and experiment with unique weaponry.

Highlights
  • One-on-one artillery combat
  • WiFi and online multiplayer
  • Vast arsenal of unique weapons
  • Simple controls, deep strategy
  • Target Practice mode
  • Weapon expansion packs
Features
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"The Ultimate One-on-One Artillery Game" – Now with cross-platform WiFi and Online Play! Pocket Tanks is the fast-paced artillery game that is simple to learn, and fun to master. The perfect quick game for friends and family, you'll find yourself hooked for hours of play! Bury your opponent in a mound of dirt, or assail him with a barrage of bullets. Visit the Weapon Shop before battle to arm yourself for the struggle, or try the Target Practice mode to learn all the weapons and the best tactics to win. Experience the thrill of launching volley after volley of powerful and fun weapons across the battlefield, using very simple controls. Select your angle, power, and FIRE! Your arsenal of unique and useful weapons includes: Napalm, Firecracker, Skipper, Cruiser, Dirt Mover, and dozens more! This is the light-hearted game of heavy artillery for everyone. ----------------------------------- Pocket Tanks - Free Version 45 weapons Features: - Large scrolling battlefields - Universal app; looks great on iPhone or iPad - WiFi real-time matches on a local network - Online, turn based play. Battle your friends around the world at your own pace. Download Pocket Tanks COMPLETELY FREE, and learn the ropes with 45 exciting weapons. The Free version also includes WiFi AND Online play, to challenge your friends! Upgrade in App to Deluxe and access: - 100 brand new weapons (145 total with all free packs) - Jump Jets for moving your tank around - Bouncy Dirt for creating reflective terrain - Digger for tunneling your tank underground - Support for weapon expansion packs, both paid and FREE! ----------------------------------- Note from the author: I have been writing artillery games since 1993. I created Pocket Tanks in 2001, and thanks to the many loyal fans, it is still in active development to this very day. Please join me in my quest to make Pocket Tanks a classic artillery game that stands the test of time. Thanks to all who have supported BlitWise over the years. -Michael P. Welch Author of DX-Ball & Scorched Tanks Millions of downloads, over a decade of fun! For the PC/Mac versions visit: www.blitwise.com

About

Bricksy

Shoot at incoming bricks to reduce their count before they reach the bottom. Catch balls to survive longer and achieve higher scores. Enjoy uninterrupted, ad-free gameplay with optional in-app purchases for extra shots.

Highlights
  • Shoot bricks to decrease count
  • Catch balls for survival
  • Unlimited ad-free gameplay
  • High score challenges
  • Optional in-app purchases
Features
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With Bricksy you have to shoot at bricks to decrease their count as soon as they arrive the bottom of your screen. The more balls you catch during your gameplay, the easier it is to keep alive. It's very easy to play and absolutely fun, because it's completely ad-free and you don't have to pay for anything. But if you like to beat your friends highscore with a little help, you can buy additional shots after you're already game over.

Screenshots

Pocket Tanks4 screens
Bricksy3 screens

Verdict

The call

Pocket Tanks and Bricksy both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 73% of Pocket Tanks's written reviews are positive against 36% of Bricksy's. Pocket Tanks also leads on ratings volume (1.6K vs 271). Bricksy's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 12.0). On price, rating, 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. Pocket Tanks sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Bricksy sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Pocket Tanks against 4.2 for Bricksy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket Tanks has 1.6K ratings behind it against 271, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Pocket Tanks's written reviews are positive against 36% of Bricksy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pocket Tanks ships an update every 4 months, Bricksy every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pocket Tanks versus Bricksy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket TanksBricksy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.6K ratings) — better4.2 (271 ratings)
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews — better35.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1.6K — better271
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.010.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB20 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperBlitwise Productions, LLCAppDesign

Customer experience

Pocket Tanks

All ratings1,561 ratings
Positive80.7%
Neutral5.4%
Negative13.9%
Written reviews417 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral8.2%
Negative19.2%

Bricksy

All ratings271 ratings
Positive78.2%
Neutral8.5%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive35.7%
Neutral42.9%
Negative21.4%

User reviews

Pocket Tanks

From 1.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great artillery game
  • 👍 Simple and fun gameplay
  • 💡 Lots of weapon variety
  • 🕰 Good for passing time
  • 👍 Nostalgic classic

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy online play
  • 🔫 Unbalanced weapon damage
  • 🤖 Overpowered AI
  • 💰 Expensive deluxe version
  • 🎨 Outdated graphics

Bricksy

From 271 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and satisfying gameplay
  • ✨ Ad-free experience
  • 🧘 Zen-like gameplay
  • 💰 Optional in-app purchases

Room to improve

  • 🔋 Drains battery significantly
  • 💸 Pushes in-app purchases
  • 📉 Unplayable at higher levels

Bugs and requests

Pocket Tanks

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashes or won't open
  • Weapon glitches and scaling issues
  • Inconsistent AI behavior

Requested features

10 requests
  • Multiplayer online mode
  • Team or free-for-all gameplay
  • Improved graphics and visuals
  • Weapon balancing adjustments
  • Time limit for online turns
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  • Ability to chat with opponents
  • Terrain and weather variations
  • Weapon search/sorting options
  • Statistics tracking and leaderboards
  • Controller support

Bricksy

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • Game glitches badly after level 395
  • Game starts to glitch around round 360
  • Balls get their own minds and move on their own
  • Game makes you restart or pay money at level 361
  • Horribly coded, glitches and issues make it impossible to play
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  • Bricks remain solid objects after health reaches zero
  • Balls don't travel on the same path, deviate randomly
  • Occasionally a ball bounces vertically without deviation
  • Fast forwarding causes balls to bounce off the bottom of the screen
  • The line for shooting balls creeps sideways
  • All balls start firing at the bottom of the screen and bouncing off screen
  • Fast forwarding can significantly alter ball path
  • Game gets stuck after balls fire and then reappear
  • Balls stop shooting while fast forwarding countdown continues
  • Game starts where you left off with damage done to blocks when starting a new game and exiting

Requested features

2 requests
  • Damage multiplier upgrade
  • Double balls for one level option

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Pocket Tanks

One-time11
  • Ambush Pack$0.99
  • Meteor Pack$0.99
  • Power Pack$0.99
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  • Fireworks Pack$0.99
  • Gold Pack$0.99
  • Tornado Pack$0.99
  • Blast Pack$0.99
  • Space Pack$0.99
  • Energy Pack$0.99
  • Cyclone Pack$0.99
  • Pocket Tanks Deluxe$4.99
2 purchases

Bricksy

One-time2
  • 5 more moves$0.99
  • Buy me an Espresso$1.99

Questions

Is Pocket Tanks free?
Pocket Tanks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bricksy free?
Bricksy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pocket Tanks or Bricksy?
Pocket Tanks is rated higher. Pocket Tanks averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Bricksy averages 4.2 from 271 ratings.
Do Pocket Tanks or Bricksy have ads?
Neither Pocket Tanks nor Bricksy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pocket Tanks or Bricksy?
Pocket Tanks ships an update every 4 months, and Bricksy every 5 days. Most recently, Pocket Tanks was updated on October 16, 2026 and Bricksy on October 12, 2026.

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