Comparison

Iron Force vs Iron Force 2

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
Currently charting
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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

Iron Force 2

Engage in thrilling 5v5 online tank battles with players worldwide. Form squads, strategize with teammates, and upgrade your arsenal to dominate the competition in fast-paced arcade action. Climb the leagues and unlock powerful new tanks.

Highlights
  • 5v5 online PvP tank battles
  • Squad up with friends
  • Upgrade and customize tanks
  • Intuitive arcade controls
  • Real-time multiplayer action
  • League progression system
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Squad up and prepare for all-out war in thrilling online multiplayer tank battles with real people around the globe. In this stunning sequel to Iron Force, downloaded by millions of players worldwide, you’ll control an arsenal of tanks and battle it out in the most fun and accessible arcade tank shooter on mobile. Dominate Your Opponents Form squads and legions with friends and players around the world in online, 5v5 PvP. Choose your role based on your team strategy and fight opposing squads in quick, real-time, winner-take-all tank action. Encounter rivals with similar rankings and skills for balanced matchups and more chances to rule the battlefield. Command Your Squad in Battle Work together with your squad in online multiplayer battles. Execute a winning strategy on the battlefield as you complete objectives, fight your enemies, earn rewards, and move up the league ladder to gain access to bigger and better tank hardware. Build Your Arsenal Start with a troop of three tanks, each with unique strengths and attributes, and carry out your squad’s battle plan. Upgrade your tank’s performance and execute the perfect strategy to dominate your competition. Plus, make progress in the Iron Pass to personalize your tank troop. Fire Up Fun, Fast Action Jump into the fight with just one tap and go to war with intuitive arcade gameplay and pick-up-and-play controls. Experience the excitement of real-time shooter combat as you control your team’s fleet of powerful tanks and defy opposing squads with guns booming on three immersive maps, including Havana, Italy Town, and the Freight Yard. Support Link: custom_service@coolfishgames.com

Screenshots

Iron Force4 screens
Iron Force 24 screens

Verdict

The call

Iron Force and Iron Force 2 both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 52% of Iron Force's written reviews are positive against 24% of Iron Force 2's. Iron Force also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 677) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Iron Force sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Iron Force 2 sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Iron Force against 4.4 for Iron Force 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Iron Force has 12K ratings behind it against 677, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of Iron Force's written reviews are positive against 24% of Iron Force 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Iron Force ships an update every 3 weeks, Iron Force 2 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Iron Force versus Iron Force 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIron ForceIron Force 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (12K ratings)4.4 (677 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.2% of reviews — better24.4% of reviews
Number of ratings12K — better677
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#177 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size526 MB696 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperCoolFishGamesCoolFishGames

Customer experience

Iron Force

All ratings11,716 ratings
Positive82.9%
Neutral5.4%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews625 reviews
Positive52.2%
Neutral6.6%
Negative41.3%

Iron Force 2

All ratings677 ratings
Positive83.0%
Neutral6.6%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews316 reviews
Positive24.4%
Neutral7.9%
Negative67.7%

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

Iron Force 2

From 677 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Very good game
  • 🚀 Game just gets better and better
  • 🚀 Wonderful game
  • 🚀 Highly recommended
  • 🚀 Great game

Room to improve

  • 🐛 BAD server problems, game often unplayable
  • 🐛 Constant crashing issues
  • 🐛 Unstable connection and frequent disconnections
  • 🐛 Unfair point deduction system
  • 🐛 Unbalanced gameplay, bots too strong

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

Iron Force 2

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Game crashes frequently
  • Unable to join battles or progress
  • Rewards not received after winning
  • Inability to access settings and features
  • Accounts being reset or lost

Requested features

4 requests
  • New battlefields, tanks, and events
  • More chances to win prizes
  • Improved matchmaking and ranking system
  • Fix bugs and stabilize the game

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
16 purchases

Iron Force 2

One-time16
  • Starter Pack 1$0.99
  • Daily Gift 3$1.99
  • Daily Gift 4$4.99
Show 13 more
  • MONTHLY CARD$4.99
  • Peak Gift 1$4.99
  • A pile of diamonds$9.99
  • Daily Gift 5$9.99
  • Week Gift 9$9.99
  • Daily Gift Tankpart 5$9.99
  • Week Gift 10$11.99
  • A box of diamonds$19.99
  • Component Package 22$19.99
  • Big Case of Iron$24.99
  • Elite Pass$24.99
  • Several packs of Diamonds$49.99
  • Several boxes of diamonds$99.99

Questions

Is Iron Force free?
Iron Force is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Iron Force 2 free?
Iron Force 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Iron Force or Iron Force 2?
Iron Force 2 is rated higher. Iron Force averages 4.3 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Iron Force 2 averages 4.4 from 677 ratings.
Do Iron Force or Iron Force 2 have ads?
Both Iron Force and Iron Force 2 show ads.
Which is updated more often, Iron Force or Iron Force 2?
Iron Force ships an update every 3 weeks, and Iron Force 2 every 2 months. Most recently, Iron Force was updated on September 26, 2026 and Iron Force 2 on September 20, 2026.

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