# Tank Defense vs Stone Throw Evolution

The clearest difference is rating: Tank Defense at 4.7 against Stone Throw Evolution's 1.3. Tank Defense also leads on ratings volume (133 vs 4). Stone Throw Evolution's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tank Defense sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Stone Throw Evolution asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tank Defense holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tank Defense has 133 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

Tank Defense ships an update every 3 weeks, Stone Throw Evolution fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tank Defense | Stone Throw Evolution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (133 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tank-defense-merge-attack/id6762744307/reviews)** | [1.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stone-throw-evolution/id6772107783/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **133** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 212 MB | 399 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Liudmyla Petryshyn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1024436268) | [Khurram Samad](https://appshunter.io/developer/301202277) |

## What reviewers say

### Tank Defense

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tank-defense-merge-attack/id6762744307)

Build and upgrade a powerful combat machine to defend against endless waves of enemies. Merge weapons and modules to unlock stronger versions and create effective battle strategies. Enjoy automatic battles and long-term progression, even offline.

**Highlights:** Merge mechanics for weapon and module upgrades, Idle progression with automatic battles, Strategic tank setup and customization, Defend against diverse enemy types, Offline play capability, Multiple locations with increasing difficulty

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 110 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Speed up boost | $4.99 | one-time |
| 600 Diamonds | $5.99 | one-time |
| No Ads + 1250 gold + BONUS | $5.99 | one-time |
| Commander Pack | $6.49 | one-time |
| Battle Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| VIP Bundle | $11.99 | one-time |
| 1300 Diamonds | $11.99 | one-time |
| Royal Tank Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| All weapons 2000 crystals 5000 gold | $17.99 | one-time |
| 2800 Diamonds | $22.99 | one-time |
| 7500 Diamonds | $59.99 | one-time |
| 16000 Diamonds | $119.99 | one-time |


### Stone Throw Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stone-throw-evolution/id6772107783)

Launch stones with a slingshot to destroy enemy castles and defeat guards. Upgrade your projectiles from simple stones to explosive bombs and fireballs to conquer tougher defenses. Become the ultimate castle destroyer.

**Highlights:** Slingshot projectile launching, Enemy castle destruction, Projectile evolution and upgrades, Defeat enemy guards, Conquer tougher castles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tank Defense free?

Tank Defense is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Stone Throw Evolution free?

Stone Throw Evolution is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tank Defense or Stone Throw Evolution?

Tank Defense is rated higher. Tank Defense averages 4.7 out of 5 from 133 ratings, while Stone Throw Evolution averages 1.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do Tank Defense or Stone Throw Evolution have ads?

Both Tank Defense and Stone Throw Evolution show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tank Defense or Stone Throw Evolution?

Tank Defense ships an update every 3 weeks, and Stone Throw Evolution fortnightly. Most recently, Tank Defense was updated on October 13, 2026 and Stone Throw Evolution on October 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*