Comparison

Mos Speedrun vs Laser Tanks

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

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About

Mos Speedrun

Experience fast-paced retro platforming with 25 challenging stages. Jump, dodge, and race through levels, discover secrets, collect items, and compete for the best speed-run times. Unlock costumes and enjoy a vibrant chip tune soundtrack.

Highlights
  • 25 retro platforming stages
  • Secret areas and collectibles
  • Speed-run time challenges
  • Unlockable costumes
  • Video recording and exporting
  • Game Center leaderboards and achievements
Features
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“don’t hesitate to give Mos Speedrun a try.” - Touch Arcade (4.5/5) “pick this one up with confidence.” - slidetoplay.com ( 4/4 MUST HAVE! ) “an instant classic, refuelling our primal gaming needs.” - TouchGen ( 4/5 Editors Choice! ) "it's one of those games you'll find yourself continuously playing." - gamezebo.com "Fans of tough platformers .. should jump on this deal immediately." - gamepro.com (9/10) "a compulsive race against yourself" - pocketgamer.co.uk (8/10) "Mos Speedrun is a must-have title and one of the freshest experiences currently on Apple devices." - Daily Record (4/5) Jump, dodge and race Mos through 25 glorious stages of fast paced retro platforming action! With exceptionally clever level design, gorgeous pixellated graphics and solid platform dynamics you'll want to keep playing and playing. Find secret areas, collect the spooky hidden skulls, grab every coin, and, once you get fast, you can try to beat the speed-run time! There really is something for all skill levels, from casual to hard-core gamers. There are 12 cool costumes to unlock throughout the game, see if you can find every spooky ghost and you'll get a new costume for each one. And there's loads more! We have been adding new features regularly ever since we released the game, awesome features like video recording and exporting, game centre scoreboards, lots of achievements, web levels you can download to the game, random twitter taunts, dynamic costumes, and things we can't even remember but were probably awesome! Oh yeah, the amazing chip tune soundtrack will make you weep pixels! This is a universal app for iPhone and iPad. Bargain! RELIVE the golden age of 8 bit graphics and chip tunes! DIE a lot, and be accompanied through the level by hoards of replay ghosts! FIND secret online levels on your favourite web sites! USE the easy to master 2 button control system or classic onscreen d-pad. BE THE BEST on the game center scoreboards, and rack up achievements! RECORD your best speedruns and upload them for the world to see! FIND the secret ghosts to unlock new costumes! Thank you to all our fans for your support, ratings and great reviews. If you enjoy the game please rate us on the Appstore, it really helps us out! follow us online: twitter.com/physmo www.physmo.com

About

Laser Tanks

Engage in a futuristic pixel action RPG where you pilot laser tanks to defend Earth from alien invaders. Survive waves of enemies, collect powerful weapons, and explore diverse environments in this fast-paced roguelike adventure.

Highlights
  • Pilot 8+ Laser Tanks
  • Collect numerous weapons
  • Explore diverse environments
  • Conquer 40+ alien monsters
  • Epic boss battles
  • Survivor Mode
  • Pixel retro style
Features
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"Aliens from a Dark Magical World have stolen a Gigantic Chip upon which fate of humanity depends. Laser Tanks is a Pixel Action Roguelike RPG where your objective is to revive our Earth. Survive wave after wave in the Dungeon, Full of Adventures. Pick your weapon and let the brawl begin. It's a combination of Action with Survival. Introducing the thrilling ""Survivor Mode,"" where the battle against alien invaders and rival tanks never ends. Some Survivor Cards : - Electric Shocks - Meteors Drops - Gradual Heal - One-Time Heal - Spin Squash - Weapons - Shields ▶ FEATURES ◈ Numerous weapons from Machine Guns to Rocket Launchers, can be used to knock out alien monsters. ◈ 8+ Laser Tanks, that you can operate and fire Lasers to take down ugly aliens from different planets. ◈ Experience a stunning world of environments like Dark Forests, Dungeons, Sci-Fi, and more, with NPC characters to bring it to life. ◈ Beware of deadly aliens that can take your life in a matter of seconds. ◈ With the Auto-Aim mechanism enhancing control, Dodge Alien's Bullets & take down all the Alien Monsters. ◈ Numerous Alien Tanks will obstruct your mission of Restoring Earth's Life. ◈ Conquer over 40+ Alien Monsters, each with its own unique patterns. ◈ Explore the dungeon, Collect crazy weapons! It's the best 2D RPG shooting game in pixel retro style on the market. ◈ Players can explore and conquer various levels that are designed like intricate dungeons, complete with challenging puzzles, obstacles, and enemies. ◈ When your tank clashes with the Enemy's Tank, It's an ultimate tank war showdown. ◈ Epic Boss Battles, Prepare for an epic showdown against the Boss, Who is stronger than the rest of the Alien Monsters. ◈ Earn Electrons as a reward when you kill different monsters! ◈ The Combat System is packed with Visually Stunning elements such as Camera Shakes, Slow-Motion Effects, and Juicy Particles. ◈ Atomic Launchers help you to deal extensive damage to the Enemy Side. ◈ Complete various missions like deactivating CCTVs, unlocking with pin codes, card swipes, and more to progress through the game. ◈ Utilize advanced weapons such as Laser Tanks and modern weaponry to defeat all the alien minions! ◈ There are Different Potential Boxes that help you gain various abilities like Quicker healing, Moving in Haste, Doubling the Bullets, etc. ◈ Action-Packed 2d tank warfare, Dominate the Battle Arena. It's a Fast-Paced Action RPG Raged Game, Full of Brawling / Fighting with aliens & tanks. Get into laser tanks and experience its dungeon rpg gameplay. One of the best pixel roguelike rpg on the market. Action like you have never seen before! Laser Tanks have garnered high praise from players and critics alike. Its creative game menu scene, engaging pixel roguelike RPG gameplay, and standout roguelite elements have made it a true gem among retro-style RPGs. With glowing reviews highlighting its immersive experience and nostalgic appeal, Laser Tanks is a must-play for anyone seeking an unforgettable gaming adventure. Laser tanks is similar to games like vampire survivors, nuclear thrones, enter the gungeon, archvale, etc ▶ PLAY IT OFFLINE No internet? No problem! You will be able to jump into real action even offline! ▶ HIGHLY OPTIMIZED It's highly optimized to run on most Devices very smoothly. The fate of Humanity is in your Tank!"

Screenshots

Mos Speedrun4 screens
Laser Tanks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Mos Speedrun at 4.7 against Laser Tanks's 3.4. Mos Speedrun also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (93% vs 68%). Laser Tanks's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads 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

Mos Speedrun costs $0.99 and Laser Tanks $0.29 up front. Laser Tanks sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Mos Speedrun asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mos Speedrun holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mos Speedrun has 34 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Mos Speedrun's written reviews are positive against 68% of Laser Tanks's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mos Speedrun ships an update every 2 months, Laser Tanks every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Mos Speedrun versus Laser Tanks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMos SpeedrunLaser Tanks
Price$0.99$0.29 — better
Rating4.7 (34 ratings) — better3.4 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews93.3% of reviews — better68.2% of reviews
Number of ratings34 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB466 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperPhysmoFelicity Games

Customer experience

Mos Speedrun

All ratings33 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral6.1%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews493 reviews
Positive93.3%
Neutral4.5%
Negative2.2%

Laser Tanks

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive68.2%
Neutral18.2%
Negative13.6%

Bugs and requests

Mos Speedrun

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • iPhone 5 screen support issues
  • Inconsistent jump responsiveness

Requested features

4 requests
  • More level variety
  • Additional music tracks
  • Checkpoint system
  • Ability to view past speedrun records

Laser Tanks

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Mos Speedrun

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Laser Tanks

One-time4
  • Electrons 500$0.49
  • Electrons 2000$1.29
  • Laser Tank Pack$2.99
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  • All Weapons Pack$9.99

Questions

Is Mos Speedrun free?
Mos Speedrun costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Laser Tanks free?
Laser Tanks costs $0.29, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mos Speedrun or Laser Tanks?
Mos Speedrun is rated higher. Mos Speedrun averages 4.7 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Laser Tanks averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.
Do Mos Speedrun or Laser Tanks have ads?
Neither Mos Speedrun nor Laser Tanks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mos Speedrun or Laser Tanks?
Mos Speedrun ships an update every 2 months, and Laser Tanks every 8 days. Most recently, Mos Speedrun was updated on November 6, 2026 and Laser Tanks on October 31, 2026.

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