Comparison

Pocket Tanks vs Deconstructor

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

Deconstructor

Become a demolition expert in this physics-based puzzle game. Strategically place explosives to bring down old buildings within a limited blast radius. Master 80 unique levels across five challenging locations.

Highlights
  • Demolish old buildings
  • Strategic explosive placement
  • Limited explosives per level
  • 80 unique levels
  • 5 locations with increasing complexity
  • Variety of materials and explosives
Features
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In the game you have to try yourself as a destroyer of old buildings. For each operation, there is a limited amount of explosives and you have thoroughly calculated to destroy a building to the ground. Game features: - 80 unique levels, in 5 locations with increasing complexity. - A variety of materials and types of explosives, add complexity and interest in the game. - The most difficult levels in which you will have to localize the area of the falling debris.

Screenshots

Pocket Tanks4 screens
Deconstructor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pocket Tanks at 4.3 against Deconstructor's 3.8. Pocket Tanks also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 44%) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 46). Deconstructor's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Deconstructor sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pocket Tanks holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket Tanks has 1.6K ratings behind it against 46, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Pocket Tanks's written reviews are positive against 44% of Deconstructor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pocket Tanks ships an update every 4 months, Deconstructor monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Pocket Tanks versus Deconstructor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket TanksDeconstructor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.6K ratings) — better3.8 (46 ratings)
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews — better43.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1.6K — better46
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.06.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB23 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperBlitwise Productions, LLCAppscraft

Customer experience

Pocket Tanks

All ratings1,561 ratings
Positive80.7%
Neutral5.4%
Negative13.9%
Written reviews417 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral8.2%
Negative19.2%

Deconstructor

All ratings46 ratings
Positive60.9%
Neutral26.1%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews71 reviews
Positive43.7%
Neutral11.3%
Negative45.1%

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

Deconstructor

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
3 purchases

Deconstructor

One-time3
  • Rocket launch$0.99
  • Extra ammo$0.99
  • Full version$2.99

Questions

Is Pocket Tanks free?
Pocket Tanks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Deconstructor free?
Deconstructor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pocket Tanks or Deconstructor?
Pocket Tanks is rated higher. Pocket Tanks averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Deconstructor averages 3.8 from 46 ratings.
Do Pocket Tanks or Deconstructor have ads?
Neither Pocket Tanks nor Deconstructor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pocket Tanks or Deconstructor?
Pocket Tanks ships an update every 4 months, and Deconstructor monthly. Most recently, Pocket Tanks was updated on October 15, 2026 and Deconstructor on October 14, 2026.

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