Comparison

Optical Inquisitor 17+ vs TABS Pocket Edition

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

Head to head
About

Optical Inquisitor 17+

Embark on a revenge mission in this retro sniper adventure set in 1988. Utilize superior sniper mechanics and ragdoll physics to exact vengeance and reunite with your daughter. Explore interactive levels, customize weapons, and enjoy an authentic 80s soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Superior sniper mechanics
  • Ragdoll physics and destructible bodies
  • Weapon customization
  • 80s style soundtrack
  • Interactive level elements
  • Retro 80s cell phones
Features
Currently charting
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Its the year 1988. Acid wash jeans are in. Our hero, Tommy Rissken has been betrayed by his friends and had to serve a prison sentence for 8 years. Now he's back with a vengeance. With your help, he'll get his revenge on his 'friends' and be able to return to his daughter. Top 10 Strategy Game in over 10 countries! **NOTE: Compatible with iPhone 4, iPad 2 and up.** Features: - Superior Sniper mechanics - Great ragdoll physics, destructible bodies - Racing and Underground Gamblers Club - Great cartoon animations - Amazing 80s style soundtrack from 'Perturbator', 'RTRY', 'Vector Hold', 'Protector-101', 'Palm Highway Chase', 'Tommy', 'Betamaxx', 'Flash Аrnold', 'M-Town Vice', 'Vincenzo Salvia', 'Hot Hot Hawk', 'Brutal Pony Riders', 'Bestrack', 'The Аstral Stereo Project', 'Bourgeoisie', 'Mr Pteez', 'Quasars', 'DrPECCO' - Build your own weapons - Great interactive elements in levels - Old 80's style cell phones - No IAP =Trailer on Youtube= http://youtu.be/Tn_GHBDlvmc Follow us for the latest info and game news! • http://crescentmoongames.com/other-games/ • http://facebook.com/crescentmoongames • http://facebook.com/OpticalInquisitor • http://twitter.com/cm_games

About

TABS Pocket Edition

Lead armies of wobbling characters from diverse realms in physics-based combat simulations. Create custom units and test your strategies against friends or strangers in online multiplayer battles.

Highlights
  • Lead wobbler armies
  • Physics-based combat
  • Unit creator
  • Online multiplayer
  • Campaigns
  • Sandbox mode
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Be the leader of red and blue wobblers from ancient lands, spooky places and fantasy worlds. Watch them fight in simulations made with the wobbliest physics system ever created. When you grow tired of the 100+ wobblers at your disposal you can make new ones in the unit creator. You can also send your wobblers to fight your friends or strangers in online multiplayer! Features: -Campaigns -Multiplayer -Sandbox mode -Unit Possession -A bunch of silly units

Screenshots

Optical Inquisitor 17+4 screens
TABS Pocket Edition4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Optical Inquisitor 17+ at 4.7 against TABS Pocket Edition's 4.0. Optical Inquisitor 17+ also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 63%) and price ($0.99 vs $4.99). TABS Pocket Edition's advantage is chart position (#40 vs #195). On ratings volume, update cadence, 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

Optical Inquisitor 17+ costs $0.99 and TABS Pocket Edition $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Optical Inquisitor 17+ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 714 and 892 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Optical Inquisitor 17+'s written reviews are positive against 63% of TABS Pocket Edition's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Optical Inquisitor 17+ ships an update every 2 months, TABS Pocket Edition monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Optical Inquisitor 17+ versus TABS Pocket Edition: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOptical Inquisitor 17+TABS Pocket Edition
Price$0.99 — better$4.99
Rating4.7 (714 ratings) — better4.0 (892 ratings)
Positive reviews92.3% of reviews — better62.5% of reviews
Number of ratings714892 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#195#40 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB1.3 GB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperCrescent Moon Games LLCLandfall Games

Customer experience

Optical Inquisitor 17+

All ratings711 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral3.7%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews887 reviews
Positive92.3%
Neutral2.7%
Negative5.0%

TABS Pocket Edition

All ratings809 ratings
Positive73.5%
Neutral4.9%
Negative21.5%
Written reviews528 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral9.5%
Negative28.0%

Bugs and requests

Optical Inquisitor 17+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

TABS Pocket Edition

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to create account
  • Stuck on loading screen
  • Bot AI issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • More unit abilities
  • Customizable magic effects
  • Guest account option

In-app purchases

None

Optical Inquisitor 17+

No in-app purchases

None

TABS Pocket Edition

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Optical Inquisitor 17+ free?
Optical Inquisitor 17+ costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TABS Pocket Edition free?
TABS Pocket Edition costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Optical Inquisitor 17+ or TABS Pocket Edition?
Optical Inquisitor 17+ is rated higher. Optical Inquisitor 17+ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 714 ratings, while TABS Pocket Edition averages 4.0 from 892 ratings.
Do Optical Inquisitor 17+ or TABS Pocket Edition have ads?
Neither Optical Inquisitor 17+ nor TABS Pocket Edition shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Optical Inquisitor 17+ or TABS Pocket Edition?
Optical Inquisitor 17+ ships an update every 2 months, and TABS Pocket Edition monthly. Most recently, Optical Inquisitor 17+ was updated on November 1, 2026 and TABS Pocket Edition on October 30, 2026.
Which is more popular, Optical Inquisitor 17+ or TABS Pocket Edition?
Optical Inquisitor 17+ currently peaks at #195 in the App Store charts, and TABS Pocket Edition at #40. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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