Comparison

Iron Force vs Pico Tanks

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

Head to head
About

Iron Force

Engage in explosive online multiplayer tank battles with millions of players worldwide. Join or create legions, customize your tank with deep upgrade systems, and compete in various game modes and events across stunning battlefields.

Highlights
  • Online multiplayer tank battles
  • Join or create legions
  • Deep tank customization and upgrades
  • Three game modes: Free-for-All, Team, Finders Keepers
  • Compete in events and tournaments
  • Stunning battlefields
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Join us and Celebrate the 13th Anniversary of Iron Force! Fight for your honor in epic, explosive online multiplayer tank battles. Join millions of players and take on legions of commanders from all over the world in team-based skirmishes and chaotic free-for-all conflicts. ENLIST TODAY! Jump into a tank and go straight into battle. Join one of the thousands of powerful Legions or start your own and become a force to be reckoned with. STORM THE BATTLEFIELD Roll into one of five stunning battlefields. Blow away anything in your sights in three frantic game modes: Free-For-All, Team, and Finders Keepers. EVENTS Compete in a variety of events with your Legion from the Champions Tournament to the Empire War. Dominate the battlefield and show the world who’s boss! YOUR TANK, YOUR RULES Choose from a range of powerful tanks then build it up to suit your play style! A deep upgrade system allows you to tweak firepower, speed, accuracy and more, as well as stat-boosting patterns and decals for a competitive edge. IRON FORCE FEATURES: • Play online with friends or against players from all over the world! • Jump straight into the action and start battling immediately! • Join one of thousands of legions or create your own and build an army • Fight in three game modes: Free-for-all, Team, and Finders Keepers • Compete in weekly ranked tournaments to win awesome prizes For more info and all the latest news check out Iron Force on Facebook or Discord: https://www.facebook.com/IronForceGame https://discord.gg/ZChdNhZmpk Rated 15+ by the Indonesia Game Rating System (IGRS). What are you waiting for, commander?

About

Pico Tanks

Engage in fast-paced 3v3 tank battles with a focus on team strategy. Design and customize your own unique tanks with a vast array of weapons, abilities, and cosmetic options. Compete in various game modes and climb the leaderboards.

Highlights
  • 3v3 multiplayer battles
  • Team strategy focus
  • Tank customization
  • Multiple game modes
  • Weapon and ability selection
  • Cosmetic personalization
Features
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Pico Tanks is a fast-paced, energetic 3v3 tank brawler with a strong focus on team strategy. Design your own unique tank with thousands of possible gameplay-changing combinations. Group up with your friends and compete in spectacular 3v3 battles across multiple maps and game modes! Communicate with your team and overcome your enemies to claim victory in this team-focused real-time PvP battle arena. FIGHT IN CHAOTIC 3V3 GAME MODES Brawl in fast-paced action with friends or be matched with other players of a similar rank. Go head-to-head in intense real-time 3v3 battles with multiple modes available: ● Hold the Flag: Your team needs to capture the flag and hold onto it for the longest before time is up. ● Fetch the Cargo: One mighty tank in your team must grab the cargo before your opponents do and drag it to your base while the rest of the team defends. ● Team Deathmatch: Destroy the enemy tanks to score points for your team and win the battle. Attack your enemies, heal your allies, hide in the bushes, herd some sheep! Many more game modes will be added in future updates. DESIGN THE ULTIMATE TANK Design tanks to suit your style and your team’s tactics. You can also swap customizations during a battle to your advantage. Get crazy and creative designing your own tanks with oodles of customizations! ● Satisfying Weapons: Choose a weapon to suit your play-style. Like long-range? Perhaps the Sniper Rifle is perfect for you. Prefer short-range to get up close and personal? Try the Spud Launcher (it shoots the freshest potatoes). ● Load Up or Load Light: Choose a tank base with the stats you need to suit your weapon of choice. The more armored, the more abilities you can carry, or go light to zip through the battlefield. ● Power-Ups: Abilities are where it’s at. Deploy an airstrike to finish an opponent, or throw a repair pack at your friends. These can really decide a game! ● Personalize Your Look: Your tank deserves only the best in skins and toppers. Customize your tank with some character and expression. Tear up the battlefield with a Pizza skin and Rubber Ducky antenna topper, we won’t judge. Go crazy, show off, look awesome! PREPARE FOR MULTIPLAYER MAYHEM When the smoke has cleared, meet up with your team and adjust strategies to refine your skills. Upgrade your tanks, climb the scoreboards, and engage in a dynamic community. Unlock skins and toppers as you progress. Collect scrap metal to upgrade your tank bases, weapons, and abilities. New features, game modes, maps, and items will be added in future updates! Download Pico Tanks now for free and we will see you amongst the mayhem! Pico Tanks: Multiplayer Mayhem is free to download and play, but contains optional in-app purchases for some items using real money. Follow Pico Tanks on social media for news and updates Facebook.com/PicoTanks Twitter.com/PicoTanks Instagram.com/PicoTanks YouTube.com/PicoTanks Join the Pico Tanks community Reddit.com/r/PicoTanks Discord.gg/XBJRTb7 Awards and Recognition ● Winner - Gamer's Voice Award for Mobile Gaming, SXSW Gaming 2019 ● Finalist - Indie Prize Showcase, Casual Connect Europe 2019

Screenshots

Iron Force4 screens
Pico Tanks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pico Tanks at 4.6 against Iron Force's 4.3. Pico Tanks also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Iron Force sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Pico Tanks sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pico Tanks holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12K and 9.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Iron Force's written reviews are positive against 58% of Pico Tanks's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Iron Force ships an update every 3 weeks, Pico Tanks monthly. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Iron Force versus Pico Tanks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIron ForcePico Tanks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (12K ratings)4.6 (9.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.2% of reviews57.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12K — better9.1K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size593 MB1.3 GB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperCoolFishGamesPanda Arcade Pty Ltd

Customer experience

Iron Force

All ratings11,727 ratings
Positive82.9%
Neutral5.4%
Negative11.7%
Written reviews630 reviews
Positive52.2%
Neutral6.7%
Negative41.1%

Pico Tanks

All ratings9,094 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral3.2%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews483 reviews
Positive57.8%
Neutral12.8%
Negative29.4%

User reviews

Iron Force

From 12K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Enjoyable tank combat
  • 💡 Customization options for tanks

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent server issues and disconnections
  • 🔒 Concerns about cheating and hacking
  • 💰 Game is heavily pay-to-win
  • 🤯 Unbalanced matchmaking and overpowered tanks
  • 🕰️ Slow progression and high upgrade costs

Pico Tanks

From 9.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Quick matches
  • 👍 Customizable tanks
  • 🎨 Great visuals and design
  • 🤝 Engaging multiplayer
  • 🎮 Addictive gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Matchmaking issues
  • ⚖️ Unbalanced weapons and upgrades
  • 💰 Grindy progression for F2P players
  • 🔌 Connectivity and crashing problems
  • 🤖 Unhelpful bot teammates

Bugs and requests

Iron Force

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Shots not registering properly
  • Tanks teleporting or behaving erratically
  • Rewards and progress being lost due to disconnections

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved server stability and reliability
  • Stricter anti-cheat measures
  • More balanced matchmaking and progression system
  • Reduced costs for tank upgrades and customization

Pico Tanks

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent crashes and disconnects
  • Matchmaking bugs
  • Incorrect/missing information in UI

Requested features

5 requests
  • Offline/AI mode
  • More game modes
  • Ability to choose game modes
  • Clan/social features
  • Better progression system

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Iron Force

One-time11
  • Mini Pack$0.99
  • FEW DIAMONDS$1.99
  • CHANGE NAME AND FLAG$2.99
Show 8 more
  • PILE OF DIAMONDS$4.99
  • 30 Days ELITE$5.99
  • BAG OF DIAMONDS$9.99
  • STACK OF ARMS TOKENS$9.99
  • CHEST OF DIAMONDS$19.99
  • SAFE OF DIAMONDS$49.99
  • PILE OF ARMS TOKENS$99.99
  • DIAMOND MINE$99.99
7 purchases

Pico Tanks

One-time7
  • 100 Gems2 variants$1.99
  • Division 2 Pack$1.99
  • 280 Gems2 variants$4.99
Show 4 more
  • Special Offer (600 Gems)$4.99
  • 600 Gems2 variants$9.99
  • Special Offer (1300 Gems)$9.99
  • 1300 Gems$19.99

Questions

Is Iron Force free?
Iron Force is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pico Tanks free?
Pico Tanks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Iron Force or Pico Tanks?
Pico Tanks is rated higher. Iron Force averages 4.3 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Pico Tanks averages 4.6 from 9.1K ratings.
Do Iron Force or Pico Tanks have ads?
Both Iron Force and Pico Tanks show ads.
Which is updated more often, Iron Force or Pico Tanks?
Iron Force ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pico Tanks monthly. Most recently, Iron Force was updated on October 23, 2026 and Pico Tanks on October 23, 2026.

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