Comparison

Pocket Tanks vs mTrigger Trail Blazer

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
Currently charting
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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

mTrigger Trail Blazer

Transform biofeedback therapy into an interactive game. Use your muscles to control in-game actions, collect rewards, and boost your score. Customize exercise parameters for a personalized therapeutic experience.

Highlights
  • Gamified biofeedback therapy
  • Muscle contraction as game controller
  • Collect stars and increase score
  • Adjust time parameters and reps
  • Compatible with mTrigger Biofeedback System
Features
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Gamify your biofeedback therapy! Compatible with the mTrigger Biofeedback System, Trail Blazer lets you use your mTrigger exercises as a game controller. Contract and hold your muscles to time your jumps, collect stars and increase your score. Connect your mTrigger device and adjust settings per exercise by modifying time parameters and reps for each play session.

Screenshots

Pocket Tanks4 screens
mTrigger Trail Blazer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: mTrigger Trail Blazer at 5.0 against Pocket Tanks's 4.3. mTrigger Trail Blazer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11). Pocket Tanks's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 1) and chart position (#210 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads 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

Both are free to download. Pocket Tanks sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. mTrigger Trail Blazer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

mTrigger Trail Blazer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket Tanks has 1.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pocket Tanks ships an update every 4 months, mTrigger Trail Blazer every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Pocket Tanks versus mTrigger Trail Blazer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket TanksmTrigger Trail Blazer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.6K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.6K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#210 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB104 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperBlitwise Productions, LLCmTrigger

Customer experience

Pocket Tanks

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

mTrigger Trail Blazer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

mTrigger Trail Blazer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

mTrigger Trail Blazer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pocket Tanks free?
Pocket Tanks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is mTrigger Trail Blazer free?
mTrigger Trail Blazer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pocket Tanks or mTrigger Trail Blazer?
mTrigger Trail Blazer is rated higher. Pocket Tanks averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while mTrigger Trail Blazer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Pocket Tanks or mTrigger Trail Blazer have ads?
Neither Pocket Tanks nor mTrigger Trail Blazer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pocket Tanks or mTrigger Trail Blazer?
Pocket Tanks ships an update every 4 months, and mTrigger Trail Blazer every 5 months. Most recently, Pocket Tanks was updated on October 22, 2026 and mTrigger Trail Blazer on October 21, 2026.

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