Pocket Tanks vs CRx
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- One-on-one artillery combat
- WiFi and online multiplayer
- Vast arsenal of unique weapons
- Simple controls, deep strategy
- Target Practice mode
- Weapon expansion packs
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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
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.
- Multiplayer (2-8 players)
- Eliminate opponent orbs
- Chain reaction orb explosions
- CPU mode for single-player
- Theme variations (Black/White)
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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!
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Pocket Tanks | CRx |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (1.6K ratings) — better | 4.2 (26 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 72.5% of reviews — better | 69.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K — better | 26 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 98 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Blitwise Productions, LLC | Abhishek Aryan |
Customer experience
Pocket Tanks
CRx
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
Pocket Tanks
- 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
CRx
- Remove Ads$1.99









