# Tank Atomic vs Heavy Tank

Tank Atomic and Heavy Tank both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 44% of Tank Atomic's written reviews are positive against 0% of Heavy Tank's. Tank Atomic also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). Heavy Tank's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tank Atomic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Heavy Tank sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Tank Atomic against 4.5 for Heavy Tank. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 15 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Tank Atomic's written reviews are positive against 0% of Heavy Tank's.

Tank Atomic ships an update every 6 months, Heavy Tank monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tank Atomic | Heavy Tank |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tank-atomic/id944847793/reviews) | **[4.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heavy-tank/id1588085959/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **15** |
| Positive reviews | **43.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 164 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Duy Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/925677680) | [Loi Vo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1272187686) |

## What reviewers say

### Tank Atomic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tank-atomic/id944847793)

Pilot an atomic tank through diverse levels, blasting enemies with a variety of powerful weapons. Engage in mission mode to defeat bosses or test your endurance in endless survival waves. Customize your controls and enjoy an action-packed arcade experience.

**Highlights:** Multiple weapon types (turret, missile, laser, nuke), 19 levels and two game modes (mission, survival), Boss battles in mission mode, Endless enemy waves in survival mode, Customizable controls (joystick or swipe/tap), Sound and music toggles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


### Heavy Tank

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heavy-tank/id1588085959)

Engage in a side-scrolling tank battle to defend the world from an invasion. Upgrade your vehicle with new weapons and power-ups as you progress through challenging levels and endless enemy waves.

**Highlights:** Side-scrolling tank combat, 19 challenging levels, Mission mode with boss battles, Survival mode with endless waves, Tank upgrades and power-ups, Two distinct game modes

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tank Atomic free?

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

### Is Heavy Tank free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tank Atomic or Heavy Tank?

Heavy Tank is rated higher. Tank Atomic averages 4.4 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Heavy Tank averages 4.5 from 15 ratings.

### Do Tank Atomic or Heavy Tank have ads?

Neither Tank Atomic nor Heavy Tank shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tank Atomic or Heavy Tank?

Tank Atomic ships an update every 6 months, and Heavy Tank monthly. Most recently, Tank Atomic was updated on November 6, 2026 and Heavy Tank on November 3, 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.*