# Pocket Tanks vs Roll

The clearest difference is update cadence: Roll at weekly against Pocket Tanks's every 4 months. Roll also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3). Pocket Tanks's advantage is chart position (#207 vs unranked) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 439). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pocket Tanks sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Roll sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Roll holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.6K and 439 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Pocket Tanks's written reviews are positive against 78% of Roll's.

Pocket Tanks ships an update every 4 months, Roll weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pocket Tanks | Roll |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-tanks/id311544087/reviews) | **[4.6 (439 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roll/id6452083813/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 439 |
| Positive reviews | 72.3% of reviews | **78.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#207** | — |
| Size | 98 MB | 370 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blitwise Productions, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/311466557) | [Joseph Anthony Distler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698740947) |

## What reviewers say

### Pocket Tanks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-tanks/id311544087)

**Currently charting:** #207 Top Free · Family (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ambush Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Meteor Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Power Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fireworks Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tornado Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Blast Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Space Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Energy Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cyclone Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pocket Tanks Deluxe | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer online mode
- Team or free-for-all gameplay
- Improved graphics and visuals
- Weapon balancing adjustments
- Time limit for online turns


### Roll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roll/id6452083813)

Engage in a relaxing dice-rolling experience where you aim to collect points by rolling dice and strategically upgrading them. This game blends elements of strategy, clicker, and roguelike deckbuilders for a unique dice-building system with deep strategic choices. Enjoy a meditative escape with its minimalistic design and peaceful atmosphere.

**Highlights:** Dice rolling for points, Dice upgrading system, Strategy and critical thinking, Relaxing and meditative experience, Unique dicebuilding synergies, Highscore chasing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Roll Premium | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to play
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 🔒 No ads or microtransactions
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 👍 Unique and innovative

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 👎 Limited free content
- 👎 Confusing or overwhelming UI
- 👎 Lack of customization options
- 👎 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Upgrade shop issues
- Crashes and freezes
- Swiping/tapping issues
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- More dice skins and customization
- Sandbox mode with unlimited rolls
- Improved dice management UI
- More detailed stats and analytics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pocket Tanks free?

Pocket Tanks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Roll free?

Roll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pocket Tanks or Roll?

Roll is rated higher. Pocket Tanks averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Roll averages 4.6 from 439 ratings.

### Do Pocket Tanks or Roll have ads?

Neither Pocket Tanks nor Roll shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pocket Tanks or Roll?

Pocket Tanks ships an update every 4 months, and Roll weekly. Most recently, Pocket Tanks was updated on September 29, 2026 and Roll on September 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*