Comparison

Pocket Tanks vs Bump Sheep

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

Bump Sheep

Engage in a strategic contest between herds of black and white sheep to claim the best grazing land. This game offers both single-player challenges against AI and local multiplayer fun on a single device, blending quick reflexes with thoughtful planning.

Highlights
  • Player vs. Player mode
  • Player vs. AI mode
  • Duel Mode reflex challenge
  • Strategy Mode tactical placement
  • Easy to learn and play
  • Stunning graphics
Features
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***Downloaded by more than 1M players. Average 4.5 App Store rating.*** A herd of black sheep and a herd of white sheep wander and graze in the Great Plains. In order to eat the best grass in the grassland, they start a contest to determine which herd will win. Bump Sheep has a unique mix of good strategy and quick reflex. You can play it in single-player mode against the computer. Or yon can play it with your friend in the same device for more fun Bump Sheep is a universal iOS app with retina display optimized for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. It is also optimized for iPhone 5 and iPod touch 5th generation. REVIEWS: * “Must download - This game is so fun, I love how you get to play with your friends! It's so fun! People should really download this game!” - Pandas999 from Canada * “Great Game - I am So enjoyed It!” CoolGuy474747 from Indonesia * “Love it! - Best free game I have got in a long time, and its still better than a lot of the paid games!” TylerFroelich from U.S. Game Features: EASY and FUN Easy to learn and easy to play with stunning graphics for best user experience. PLAYER vs PLAYER or PLAYER vs AI You can play with your friend on the same iPhone or iPad to compete at same time. You will be able to play both the Strategy mode and the Duel mode. In the Player vs AI, you can play both the Strategy mode and Duel mode with the advanced built-in Artificial Intelligence. DUEL MODE When the countdown is over, you need to tap on screen at the right moment to beat your competitor. STRATEGY MODE Tap on the correct field to place your sheep. You will gain points either by reaching the end of the runway or by eating grass. Your sheep have different strengths. The key to win is to place the right sheep at the right runway. Sometimes, in order to win the overall battle, you may have to sacrifice some partial setbacks. Follow us on twitter.com/ToccataTech Like us on http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bump-Sheep/459296940767409 YouTube game trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgnDQSxqVlM

Screenshots

Pocket Tanks4 screens
Bump Sheep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Pocket Tanks at 1.6K against Bump Sheep's 48. Bump Sheep's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.0). 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 Bump Sheep 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 4.3 for Bump Sheep. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket Tanks has 1.6K ratings behind it against 48, 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 67% of Bump Sheep's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pocket Tanks ships an update every 4 months, Bump Sheep every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pocket Tanks versus Bump Sheep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket TanksBump Sheep
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.6K ratings)4.3 (48 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.5% of reviews — better67.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1.6K — better48
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.07.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB55 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperBlitwise Productions, LLCToccata Technologies Inc.

Customer experience

Pocket Tanks

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

Bump Sheep

All ratings48 ratings
Positive81.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews214 reviews
Positive67.3%
Neutral7.5%
Negative25.2%

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

Bump Sheep

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
2 purchases

Bump Sheep

One-time2
  • Bump Sheep Bonus Pack$1.99
  • Remove the ads2 variants$1.99

Questions

Is Pocket Tanks free?
Pocket Tanks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bump Sheep free?
Bump Sheep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pocket Tanks or Bump Sheep?
Bump Sheep is rated higher. Pocket Tanks averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Bump Sheep averages 4.3 from 48 ratings.
Do Pocket Tanks or Bump Sheep have ads?
Neither Pocket Tanks nor Bump Sheep shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pocket Tanks or Bump Sheep?
Pocket Tanks ships an update every 4 months, and Bump Sheep every 2 months. Most recently, Pocket Tanks was updated on November 1, 2026 and Bump Sheep on November 5, 2026.

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