Action Hero vs Tank Hero
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Action Hero
Embark on a thrilling comic strip adventure as an action hero. Test your reflexes to defeat gangsters on a speeding train, dodging various obstacles. Experience adrenaline-pumping gameplay with classic comic art and orchestral music.
- Adrenaline pumping action
- Classic comic book-style art
- Fast, responsive multi-touch
- Achievements
- Orchestral action music
- Game Center support
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Be the action hero in this stylish COMIC STRIP adventure! Feel the adrenaline pumping as you run from wagon to wagon on top of a speeding train, stopping the GANGSTERS from taking over the city. Put your reflexes to the test and avoid flying glass bottles, dynamite sticks, boxes and other dangers that come whizzing through the air! Do you have what it takes to become an ACTION HERO? * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * GAME FEATURES: - Adrenaline pumping action - Classic comic book-style bubbles & art - Fast, responsive multi-touch support - Achievements - Orchestral action flick-style music - Donut Games' Collectors Icon #15 TECH FEATURES: - Game Center support - MFi controller support - ION Arcade controller support - Universal App (iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Enjoy another Donut Games release!
Tank Hero
Engage in fast-paced 3D tank combat across dangerous arenas. Utilize a variety of weapons to defeat cunning AI enemies and progress through numerous levels. Experience immersive graphics and multiple game modes.
- Fast-paced 3D tank action
- 120 levels across three worlds
- Multiple game modes (Campaign, Survival, Time Trial)
- Variety of weapons (cannons, heat seekers, grenades)
- Six AI tank types to battle
- Beautiful 3D graphics
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Battle through dangerous arenas and become the Tank Hero! Fast paced 3D tank action on your iPhone. Take out your enemies with cannons, heat seekers, grenades, and howitzers. Battle against cunning enemies and become the Tank Hero! Played by over 10 million users around the world, Tank Hero is now available for iOS devices with new and improved graphics and gameplay. FEATURES: * Beautiful 3D graphics with realtime shadows and dynamic lighting * 120 levels spanning three unique worlds * 3 game modes: Campaign, Survival, and Time Trial * 6 weapons to choose from * 6 types of AI tanks to fight against * 3 control schemes to match your gaming style Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/intent/user?screen_name=clapfoot Join us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/clapfoot NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE FOLLOWING IOS DEVICES: - 1st or 2nd generation IPod Touch - Original 1st generation iPhone - iPhone 3G
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Tank Hero at 1.6K against Action Hero's 23. Tank Hero also leads on chart position (#49 vs unranked). Action Hero's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (90% vs 80%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Action Hero costs $0.99 and Tank Hero $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Action Hero holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tank Hero has 1.6K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Action Hero's written reviews are positive against 80% of Tank Hero's.
Action Hero ships an update every 15 months, Tank Hero every 8 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.
| Parameter | Action Hero | Tank Hero |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.9 (23 ratings) — better | 4.7 (1.6K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 89.6% of reviews — better | 79.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 23 | 1.6K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Every 8 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #49 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 9.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Donut Games | Clapfoot Inc. |
Customer experience
Action Hero
Tank Hero
User reviews
Action Hero
From 23 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Addictive and fun
- 👍 Simple and easy to play
- 🎨 Great comic book-style graphics
- 💰 Worth the money (even when not free)
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
- 🔋 Can drain battery quickly
- 🕹️ Controls could be improved (e.g. buttons instead of swiping)
Tank Hero
From 1.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Simple but effective controls
- 💎 Great value for money
- 🎮 Nostalgic and reminiscent of classic tank games
- 🎨 Decent graphics and visuals
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🕹️ Frustrating controls at times
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay after a while
- 🆕 Lack of updates and new content
- 📱 Compatibility issues with newer devices
Bugs and requests
Action Hero
Reported bugs
3 issues- Screen shrinks on iPad Mini
- Unresponsive controls at high scores
- Inconsistent daily score reset
Requested features
3 requests- More levels and game modes
- Integrated leaderboards and achievements
- Ability to compete against friends
Tank Hero
Reported bugs
4 issues- Crashes and freezes on certain devices
- Achievements not unlocking properly
- Difficulty spikes in later levels
- Sound issues on some platforms
Requested features
5 requests- Multiplayer mode
- More levels and worlds
- Weapon and tank upgrades
- Improved graphics and visuals
- Customization options
In-app purchases
Action Hero
No in-app purchases
Tank Hero
No in-app purchases
