Comparison

Pocket Tanks vs NumHunt

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

NumHunt

Features
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NumHunt — the number-guessing game that's easy to learn, hard to master. Every round, a secret number is hidden. Make your guess, and the game tells you whether the answer is higher or lower — no hints, no shortcuts. Pure logic. GAME MODES Single Player Classic mode with Easy, Normal, and Hard difficulty. Race against the clock or play at your own pace. Your best scores and full game history are saved locally. Daily Challenge Every day, a new secret number awaits — the same one for every player worldwide. Solve it, earn a streak, and climb the Daily Leaderboard. Three boards to compete on: Today's Best, Longest Streak, All-Time Fewest Guesses. Local Multiplayer Pass-and-play on the same device. Take turns guessing — first to crack the code wins. Online Multiplayer Challenge anyone, anywhere: • Quick Match — instant pairing via Game Center • Create a Room — set it public or private, share a 6-character code with a friend • Join by Code — enter a friend's code and jump straight in • Browse Public Rooms — see open games and join with one tap Both players see the same number. Real-time turns, live opponent tracking, and a rematch button when it's over. FEATURES • 12 languages: English, Turkish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified & Traditional), Arabic • Dark & Light mode • Game history with full move-by-move replay • Offline-first: single player works without internet • Free to play, ad-supported

Screenshots

Pocket Tanks4 screens
NumHunt4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NumHunt at none against Pocket Tanks's 11. NumHunt also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months). Pocket Tanks's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15). On price 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. NumHunt asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pocket Tanks ships an update every 4 months, NumHunt every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pocket Tanks versus NumHunt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket TanksNumHunt
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.6K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.6K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB9 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperBlitwise Productions, LLCFatih ozbay

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

NumHunt

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

NumHunt

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pocket Tanks free?
Pocket Tanks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NumHunt free?
NumHunt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pocket Tanks or NumHunt have ads?
NumHunt shows ads; Pocket Tanks does not.
Which is updated more often, Pocket Tanks or NumHunt?
Pocket Tanks ships an update every 4 months, and NumHunt every 4 days. Most recently, Pocket Tanks was updated on October 26, 2026 and NumHunt on October 9, 2026.

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