# Colossatron vs Flying Tank

The clearest difference is rating: Flying Tank at 4.6 against Colossatron's 3.5. Flying Tank also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (72% vs 36%). Colossatron's advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 381) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Colossatron sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Flying Tank sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flying Tank holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.3K and 381 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Colossatron's written reviews are positive against 72% of Flying Tank's.

Colossatron ships an update every 2 months, Flying Tank every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Colossatron | Flying Tank |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colossatron/id680436745/reviews) | **[4.6 (381 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flying-tank/id6474070216/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 381 |
| Positive reviews | 36.5% of reviews | **72.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 149 MB | 176 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Halfbrick](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) | [David Peroutka](https://appshunter.io/developer/317379085) |

## What reviewers say

### Colossatron

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colossatron/id680436745)

Control a giant robotic snake and destroy cities in this unique blend of Match 3 and Snake gameplay. Merge power-ups to build devastating weapons and defeat formidable bosses across a chaotic global campaign. Experience intense boss fights and survival challenges without interruptions.

**Highlights:** Match 3 and Snake gameplay, Build and merge weapons, Global campaign mode, Epic boss fights, Intense survival challenges, No ads or in-app purchases (with subscription)

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Halfbrick+ | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Trial) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Early Adopter) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Halfbrick+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Halfbrick+ | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Unique concept of controlling a destructive 'Colossatron'
- 🔥 Satisfying destruction and mayhem
- 💫 Nostalgic for many users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Locked behind a subscription paywall
- 🤖 Lack of player control over Colossatron's movement
- 🔁 Repetitive campaign with limited content
- 🐛 Performance issues and crashes on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Progress loss due to cloud sync issues
- Incompatibility with newer devices like iPad Pro

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Ability to control Colossatron's movement
- Option to purchase the game outright instead of subscription
- Difficulty settings and new game modes


### Flying Tank

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flying-tank/id6474070216)

Pilot a powerful tank to blast aliens and reclaim Earth in this action-packed horizontal shooter. Customize your tank with unique weapons and abilities, and face off against giant bosses across 24 missions. Enjoy offline play and local co-op with a friend.

**Highlights:** 24 action-packed missions, Tank customization with weapons and bombs, Unique tank special abilities, Over 30 upgrades including Bullet-Time and Drones, Local co-op multiplayer, Support for game controllers and keyboards

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Deluxe Edition (Upgrade) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Standard Edition | $4.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe Edition (Upgrade) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Standard Edition | $5.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe Edition (Upgrade) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe Edition | $7.99 | one-time |
| Standard Edition | $9.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe Edition | $9.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe Edition | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 🎨 Excellent graphics
- 💰 Worth the purchase
- 🛠️ Customizable ships
- 🎮 Fun and simple gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches with tank recovery
- ⏱️ Repetitive tutorial
- 🔫 Weapon overlap issues with controller
- 🎮 Sluggish controls
- 💰 Overpriced full game

**Reported bugs**

- One tank refuses to recover despite full upgrades
- Pilot messages become nonsensical during gameplay

**Requested features**

- Add official Backbone app support
- Allow selling or removing purchased equipment
- Make physical changes to ship design with upgrades
- Add ability to toggle between main weapons using gamepad joystick
- Implement Chinese language support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Colossatron free?

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

### Is Flying Tank free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Colossatron or Flying Tank?

Flying Tank is rated higher. Colossatron averages 3.5 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Flying Tank averages 4.6 from 381 ratings.

### Do Colossatron or Flying Tank have ads?

Neither Colossatron nor Flying Tank shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Colossatron or Flying Tank?

Colossatron ships an update every 2 months, and Flying Tank every 5 weeks. Most recently, Colossatron was updated on October 17, 2026 and Flying Tank on October 13, 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.*