# Tanks vs Bugs

> Where archers fail, tanks rush in and prevail!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.redspell.nanotanks](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.redspell.nanotanks)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.redspell.nanotanks`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Games Extras
- **Category:** GAME\_ARCADE
- **Downloads:** 1,834,992
- **Rating:** 4.23 / 5 (14,795 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-25
- **First published:** 2020-09-17
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 220 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.redspell.nanotanks)
- **Website:** [https://gamesextras.com/support/tanksbugs](https://gamesextras.com/support/tanksbugs)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://gamesextras.com/privacy-policy](https://gamesextras.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

**Tanks vs Bugs** is an action-packed tank battle game where players defend humanity from invading giant bugs. Choose your tank from a diverse hangar, upgrade it with powerful weapons like lasers and flamethrowers, and activate super abilities to dominate the battlefield. With simple one-finger controls, dodge enemy attacks, collect bonuses, and unleash devastating combos.

Play offline anywhere and engage in dynamic tournaments to earn unique parts and resources. Build your invincible robot guardian with special skills to back you up in tough battles. Navigate through varied locations like forests, mountains, and sandy arenas while facing unique bug enemies with different abilities. Experience thrilling tank vs bug action and prove your might in Tanks vs Bugs!

## Rankings

- #47,468 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.DETECT_SCREEN_CAPTURE`
- `android.permission.DETECT_SCREEN_RECORDING`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_BASIC_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.amazon.privacypass.ATTEST`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.redspell.nanotanks.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Players find Tanks vs Bugs fun and engaging with smooth controls and appealing graphics, and praise its Archero-like tank concept. However, they repeatedly note content is lacking (few levels and slow updates), progression is grindy and coin-poor, ads are excessive and intrusive, plus several bugs (tournament not working, occasional launch problems) and progress saving failures detract from the experience.

### Pros

- Fun and engaging gameplay
- Smooth controls and good playability
- Nice graphics
- Archero-style gameplay with a tank—unique twist

### Cons

- Limited levels and slow/update path: only 29 levels visible with misleading level map
- Grindy upgrade system and hard-to-earn coins; upgrades feel pay-to-progress
- Too many ads that disrupt gameplay and drain stamina
- Buggy/unfinished features (tournament not working; launch issues)
- Progress saving issues (progress can't be saved)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.redspell.nanotanks)