Comparison

Dragon Panic vs Tank Commando

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Dragon Panic

Control adorable dragons to incinerate incoming attacks from a knight. Tilt your device to move and tap to shoot fireballs, aiming to survive as long as possible and achieve high scores on the leaderboards. Enjoy retro graphics and sound effects in this fast-paced arcade experience.

Highlights
  • Retro graphics and sound
  • Tilt or virtual D-pad controls
  • Game Center leaderboards
  • Tweet high scores
  • Power-up potions
  • Enemy attack variety
Features
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"Dragon Panic looks and sounds as old school as you can get. The game is simple, survive as long as you can without getting bonked on the head, which of course is always easier said than done." - http://appadvice.com "...after one round I was hooked. It packs a definite just-one-more-time draw to rank on the leaderboards." - http://toucharcade.com "Dragon Panic offers a unique rushing raw excitement that players would enjoy irrespective of age." - http://iphonefootprint.com "The general look and feel is very reminiscent of games for the C64. If you want a fun, undemanding look back, Dragon Panic is definitely a title to check out." - http://zaxxon1-retrogames.blogspot.com Help Berny and Blaze, the adorable pink and green dragons, thwart the cowardly knight by incinerating his barrage of attacks in his quest for fame, fortune, and of course the princess. Tilt the phone to move the dragon. Tap the screen to shoot a fireball. Burn everything but don't get bonked on the head. Features: Game Center leaderboards Tweet your high score Virtual D-Pad or Tilt control Retro graphics Old school sound FX and music Details: Rocks and Shields destroy a stepping stone in one hit. Swords, Spears, and Axes do less damage. Bombs do more damage. Skulls will hamper the dragons' fireballs. Red potions clear the screen. Green potions make the dragons invincible. Blue potions replace a missing stone. Bats are worth big points. Game is over when Blaze or Berny gets hit.

About

Tank Commando

Features
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Step into the boots of a fearless tank commander in Tank Commando, a thrilling World War 2-inspired game designed for both Apple Watch and iPhone!  Command your tank across dangerous battlefields, avoid deadly enemy tanks, and embark on daring rescue missions to save stranded paratroopers. Features: * Fast-Paced Tank Action: Navigate war-torn environments while dodging enemy fire and hazards * Retro 8 Bit Graphics * Paratrooper Rescues: It’s not just about survival—rescue fallen soldiers behind enemy lines and bring them to safety! * Dynamic Gameplay on Apple Watch and iPhone: Enjoy the full gaming experience right on your wrist or take command with the larger screen on your iPhone. Score is shared between devices * Historical Setting: Immerse yourself in epic WW2 battlefields where your decisions impact the outcome of your mission * From the creators of Jupiter Attack, Asteroid Command and Kepler Attack Do you have what it takes to be the ultimate tank commander? Download Tank Commando now and show your skills on the battlefield! Thanks for playing, Johnno and Pete

Screenshots

Dragon Panic4 screens
Tank Commando4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Dragon Panic at $0.99 against Tank Commando's $1.99. Dragon Panic also leads on iOS requirement (13.6 vs 17.0). On update cadence, 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

Dragon Panic costs $0.99 and Tank Commando $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dragon Panic ships an update every 2 months, Tank Commando every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Dragon Panic versus Tank Commando: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDragon PanicTank Commando
Price$0.99 — better$1.99
Rating4.2 (24 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings24 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB14 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperDanny BlissRed Sprite Studios

In-app purchases

None

Dragon Panic

No in-app purchases

None

Tank Commando

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dragon Panic free?
Dragon Panic costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tank Commando free?
Tank Commando costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dragon Panic or Tank Commando have ads?
Neither Dragon Panic nor Tank Commando shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dragon Panic or Tank Commando?
Dragon Panic ships an update every 2 months, and Tank Commando every 3 months. Most recently, Dragon Panic was updated on September 27, 2026 and Tank Commando on October 7, 2026.

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