Comparison

Pocket Tanks vs MicroBrick

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

MicroBrick

Features
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MicroBrick is a vertical brick breaker built around tiny dense bricks, fast rebounds, and satisfying ball splits. Start each level with one ball, find the right opening, hit split bricks, and turn the board into a cascade of bouncing balls. Official levels focus on narrow entrances, upper bounce chambers, dense brick fields, and quick clear moments. You can also build simple name maps, publish them locally to the map store list, and play shared-style map listings directly from the app. The current version is local-first and does not require an account. Premium Pass is an optional one-time Apple In-App Purchase that unlocks all official levels. Free levels, the map builder, and playable map store entries remain available without a purchase. MicroBrick uses Game Center for optional leaderboards and achievements. Player-created maps and progress are stored locally on the device in the current version. Privacy Policy: https://anymk.app/privacy/microbrick

Screenshots

Pocket Tanks4 screens
MicroBrick3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MicroBrick at every 5 days against Pocket Tanks's every 4 months. Pocket Tanks's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and MicroBrick sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pocket Tanks ships an update every 4 months, MicroBrick every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pocket Tanks versus MicroBrick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket TanksMicroBrick
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.6K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.6K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB2 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperBlitwise Productions, LLCZHENZHOU SHI

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

MicroBrick

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
1 purchases

MicroBrick

One-time1
  • Premium Pass$2.99

Questions

Is Pocket Tanks free?
Pocket Tanks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MicroBrick free?
MicroBrick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pocket Tanks or MicroBrick have ads?
Neither Pocket Tanks nor MicroBrick shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pocket Tanks or MicroBrick?
Pocket Tanks ships an update every 4 months, and MicroBrick every 5 days. Most recently, Pocket Tanks was updated on October 16, 2026 and MicroBrick on October 9, 2026.

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