# Pocket Tanks vs Deconstructor

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Pocket Tanks | Deconstructor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-tanks/id311544087/reviews)** | [3.8 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deconstructor/id834805531/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 46 |
| Positive reviews | **72.7% of reviews** | 43.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 98 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blitwise Productions, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/311466557) | [Appscraft](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652334821) |

## What reviewers say

### Pocket Tanks

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

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


### Deconstructor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deconstructor/id834805531)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rocket launch | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extra ammo | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full version | $2.99 | one-time |


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