Comparison

DomiNations vs Lil Tanks

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

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About

DomiNations

Build a thriving empire from ancient times to the modern era. Command armies, research technologies, and engage in real-time strategy battles against other players. Conquer the world through warfare and strategic development.

Highlights
  • Build and upgrade your empire through historical ages
  • Command armies in real-time strategy battles
  • Research new technologies and unlock advanced weaponry
  • Choose from diverse historical civilizations
  • Build Wonders of the World
  • Engage in PvP combat and World War events
Features
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Wage war and battle for total world domination in DomiNations. Enter an age of empires as you travel through different eras of history. From the beginnings of the world to the modern age, you’ll need to fight for dominance and secure your empire’s safety. Bring your army to life in real-time strategy games that pit you against your foes across every age of history. Empires begin as an early settlement that grows through the ages, from the dawn of history to the modern era. Develop, craft and master strategies at the University. Study under history’s greats or explore the new University Hall to enhance your approach to world domination. Build Wonders of the World and dominate battles with high-tech fighter jets from the modern era. Build your base and strengthen your defenses with the Council with new Councilors and Artifacts to give your army the edge in battle. Build your base, grow your army, and test your strategy against other players in PvP combat. Conquer the globe in World War and take home the spoils of war in DomiNations. REAL TIME STRATEGY GAMES INTERTWINED WITH WORLD HISTORY • Strategy games with fun limited-time goals based on actual events from history. • Collect rare rewards to help your Nation advance so they can conquer the world! • Upgrade your base and your army with every age. • Work alongside leaders like Leonardo Da Vinci, Cleopatra, King Sejong, and more. BUILD AN EMPIRE & LEAD AN ARMY • Build a base, starting with a small civilization and grow it into a thriving metropolis. • Expand your kingdom and defend your nation in the age of war. • Choose one of the great civilizations from history like the Romans, British, Chinese, French, Germans, Japanese, Koreans and Greeks. • Build historic Wonders of the World, including landmarks like the Pyramids of Egypt and the Roman Colosseum. • Upgrade your base as you advance through history, tackling historic battle campaigns to collect important resources. • Resource management through the mechanics of war. Lead your army through battles for untold wealth and total world domination. WAR SIMULATION GAMES: BATTLE THROUGH THE ERAS • Simulation games allow you to build an army and lead a colony of early hunters and gatherers on their conquest through the ages from the dawn of civilization to the modern era. • Conquer the world as one of 8 fearsome Nations on its journey through time. • Battle your enemies and take over cities for huge bunches of loot! DISCOVER NEW TECHNOLOGIES • Research civilizations, new materials, invent advanced weaponry and develop trade to grow a bustling economy. • Level up through scientific discovery. • Reinforce your troops with better equipment, upgrade your buildings and town center with modern materials. • The path to victory is your own. Collect special cosmetic weaponry, armor and color schemes to customize your own Commanders, with a brand new customization system. Showcase your style and strike fear in your enemies. PVP BATTLES IN STRATEGIC WAR GAMES • PVP combat awaits. Take on foes one-on-one in battles for greatness. • Multiplayer war allows you to team up with other skilled rulers and forge an Alliance. • Unleash your unique battle strategy to outwit and outlast your opponents in 50-on-50 Alliance warfare. • Resource management through the mechanics of war. Battle for untold wealth and total world domination. Application Permission Usage Notice: We request access permissions to provide services as below • Device ID & phone calls: Identifies the relationship between device & base • Read, write on external storage: Capturing screenshots shared with customer service team Privacy Policy: https://bighugegames.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Service: https://bighugegames.com/terms-of-use/a

About

Lil Tanks

Features
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Lil Tanks is a fast-paced top-down tank arena game with intuitive dual-stick controls. Move with your left thumb, aim with your right, and charge your shots for maximum damage. CHARGE YOUR SHOTS Hold to charge — light, medium, or heavy. Heavier shots deal more damage with bigger, flashier projectiles. Master the timing to unleash devastating attacks on your enemies. STORY MODE — 88 LEVELS Battle through 8 chapters of escalating challenge. Face off against chasers, turrets, assault tanks, miners, and boosters — each with unique behaviors. Every chapter ends with an epic boss fight, from the 80 HP Juggernaut to the 200 HP Overlord. ENDLESS MODE Survive infinite waves of enemies and compete for the top spot on the global Game Center leaderboard. Enemies get faster and more aggressive the longer you last. 1v1 MULTIPLAYER Challenge players worldwide in real-time 1v1 battles. Play casual matches or put your coins on the line in Wager mode. Best of 3 rounds. Your opponent sees your full cosmetic loadout — show off your style. CUSTOMIZE EVERYTHING Unlock 60+ cosmetics across 5 categories: - 24 tank skins, including 7 animated premium skins with fire, frost, lightning, and more - 12 shot styles from Plasma to MEGA - 12 death effects like Confetti, Nuclear, and Fireworks - 7 shot sounds - 5 shot trails Every cosmetic is earnable through gameplay. No paywalls on customization. USE ITEMS TO TURN THE TIDE Pick up mines, shields, charged shots, and speed boosts dropped by enemies — or stock up between missions. Deploy them mid-battle for a tactical edge. FEATURES - Dual floating joystick controls with slingshot aiming - 3-tier charge shot system with visual and haptic feedback - 88 hand-crafted story levels across 8 chapters - 8 unique boss battles - 5 enemy types with distinct AI behaviors - Endless survival mode with global leaderboards - Real-time peer-to-peer 1v1 multiplayer via Game Center - 60+ unlockable cosmetics - iCloud save sync across all your devices - Full haptic feedback support - No ads

Screenshots

DomiNations4 screens
Lil Tanks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Lil Tanks at none against DomiNations's shown. DomiNations's advantage is chart position (#111 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. DomiNations sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Lil Tanks sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DomiNations ships an update every 2 weeks, Lil Tanks weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
DomiNations versus Lil Tanks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDomiNationsLil Tanks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (39K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews52.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings39K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#111 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size294 MB18 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperSecretNewCo, Inc.Radkey Solutions

Bugs and requests

DomiNations

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Replays don't match actual attacks
  • Disappearing/lost troops after crashes
  • Incorrect age/building information
  • Free crowns not awarded properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Allow rotating/centering buildings
  • Add more nations to choose from
  • Improve matchmaking and defense balance
  • Reduce upgrade/training times
  • Add ability to test own defenses

Lil Tanks

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

DomiNations

One-time13
  • Sale Purchase Tier 1 Type C$0.99
  • Sale Purchase Tier 2 Type A$1.99
  • Sale Purchase Tier 4 Type D$3.99
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  • Pile of Crowns$4.99
  • Sale 5$4.99
  • Sale 6$5.99
  • Starter Pack$9.99
  • Stack of Crowns$9.99
  • Sale Purchase Tier 10 Type A$9.99
  • Sale 15$14.99
  • Mound of Crowns$19.99
  • Plethora of Crowns$49.99
  • Mountain of Crowns$99.99
6 purchases

Lil Tanks

One-time6
  • 100 Gems$0.99
  • 500 Gems$2.99
  • 1000 Gems$4.99
Show 3 more
  • 3000 Gems$9.99
  • 10000 Gems$19.99
  • 100000 Gems$49.99

Questions

Is DomiNations free?
DomiNations is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lil Tanks free?
Lil Tanks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DomiNations or Lil Tanks have ads?
DomiNations shows ads; Lil Tanks does not.
Which is updated more often, DomiNations or Lil Tanks?
DomiNations ships an update every 2 weeks, and Lil Tanks weekly. Most recently, DomiNations was updated on October 28, 2026 and Lil Tanks on October 7, 2026.

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