Comparison

Pocket Tanks vs CRx

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

CRx

Engage in an addictive strategy game where players aim to control the board by eliminating opponents' orbs. Place orbs strategically, triggering chain reactions to claim cells and outmaneuver rivals. Enjoy single-player or multiplayer modes with elegant gameplay and theme variations.

Highlights
  • Multiplayer (2-8 players)
  • Eliminate opponent orbs
  • Chain reaction orb explosions
  • CPU mode for single-player
  • Theme variations (Black/White)
Features
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Experience the ultimate tactical chain-reaction board game! CRx is an addictive, fast-paced strategy game designed for 2 to 8 players. Challenge your cleverness, spark explosive combos, and dominate the board! The rules are simple, but the strategy is deep. Your goal is completely straightforward: take absolute control of the board by eliminating all of your opponents' colored orbs. One single move can trigger a massive chain reaction that completely flips the match! HOW TO PLAY: Take turns placing a colored orb into a cell on the grid. Once a cell reaches "critical mass," it explodes into all adjacent cells! The exploding orbs claim those surrounding cells for you, changing them to your color. You can only place orbs in blank cells or cells already containing your color. Trigger epic combos to wipe out your rivals - the last player standing with orbs wins! WHY YOU’LL LOVE CRx: Addictive Strategy & Combos: Watch a single placement explode across the entire board. Perfect for testing your spatial awareness and foresight. Local Multiplayer (2-8 Players): An incredible party game! Pass and play with a large group of friends or family on a single device. Smart AI Opponent: No friends nearby? Jump into CPU solo mode and test your strategic skill against our scaling computer AI. 100% Offline Play: No internet, data, or Wi-Fi required. Enjoy seamless tactical gaming anytime, anywhere. Clean & Minimalist Design: Switch effortlessly between elegant Black and White theme variations to match your style. Can you outsmart your friends and predict the next big explosion? Download CRx today, trigger the ultimate chain reaction, and claim the board!

Screenshots

Pocket Tanks4 screens
CRx4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pocket Tanks at none against CRx's shown. Pocket Tanks also leads on ratings volume (1.6K vs 26) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 10 one-off in-app purchases and CRx sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 CRx. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket Tanks has 1.6K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Pocket Tanks's written reviews are positive against 69% of CRx's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pocket Tanks ships an update every 4 months, CRx every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pocket Tanks versus CRx: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket TanksCRx
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.6K ratings) — better4.2 (26 ratings)
Positive reviews72.5% of reviews — better69.2% of reviews
Number of ratings1.6K — better26
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB64 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperBlitwise Productions, LLCAbhishek Aryan

Customer experience

Pocket Tanks

All ratings1,561 ratings
Positive80.7%
Neutral5.4%
Negative13.9%
Written reviews418 reviews
Positive72.5%
Neutral8.1%
Negative19.4%

CRx

All ratings26 ratings
Positive80.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative19.2%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral11.5%
Negative19.2%

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

CRx

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Pocket Tanks

One-time10
  • 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
  • Space Pack$0.99
  • Energy Pack$0.99
  • Cyclone Pack$0.99
  • Pocket Tanks Deluxe$4.99
1 purchases

CRx

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Pocket Tanks free?
Pocket Tanks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CRx free?
CRx is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pocket Tanks or CRx?
Pocket Tanks is rated higher. Pocket Tanks averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while CRx averages 4.2 from 26 ratings.
Do Pocket Tanks or CRx have ads?
CRx shows ads; Pocket Tanks does not.
Which is updated more often, Pocket Tanks or CRx?
Pocket Tanks ships an update every 4 months, and CRx every 3 months. Most recently, Pocket Tanks was updated on November 6, 2026 and CRx on November 3, 2026.

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