# Pocket Tanks

> Strategy

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id311544087](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id311544087)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id311544087`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Blitwise Productions, LLC
- **Category:** Strategy
- **Rating:** 4.30 / 5 (1,567 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2025-08-25
- **First published:** 2009-04-15
- **Size:** 98 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pocket-tanks/id311544087)
- **Website:** [https://www.blitwise.com](https://www.blitwise.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://classic.blitwise.com/mobile\_privacy.html](https://classic.blitwise.com/mobile_privacy.html)

## Description

Pocket Tanks is now available as a Chrome extension, delivering the classic artillery duel directly in your browser. Enjoy cross-platform WiFi play, online battles, and a weapon-rich arsenal (45 weapons in the free version, 145 total with deluxe packs) with simple, addictive controls.

Ahead of battles, visit the Weapon Shop, and learn tactics in Target Practice. Upgrade to Deluxe to unlock 100 new weapons, Jump Jets, bouncy dirt, tunnel digging, and expand your weapon packs for even more chaos and fun.

## Rankings

- #46,800 — Overall
- #3 — tank
- #67 — productivity

## Review summary

Pocket Tanks is a nostalgic, easy-to-pick-up artillery game that shines for casual play with friends or family and frequent weapon updates. The core appeal is simple, fast rounds and a large arsenal that keeps things fresh. However, users report launch/load issues, balance problems with weapon power and luck, and online play limitations (mostly 1v1, missing timers/leaderboards, and abandonment penalties). Despite its age, ongoing updates and weapon packs keep the game relevant for fans, though accessibility and balance concerns persist.

### Pros

- Nostalgia and enduring fun for players who grew up with it.
- Simple, quick-turn gameplay that's easy to pick up and great for killing time.
- Fun social play with friends and family, plus ongoing weapon packs and updates.
- Large arsenal of weapons with regular updates that keep the game fresh.

### Cons

- Launch/load issues on many devices (app hangs, won’t open, post-purchase problems).
- Balancing and weapon design inconsistencies (overpowered weapons, luck-based draws, many weak options).
- Online play limitations (mostly 1v1, no robust online modes, abandon penalties, and missing timers/leaderboards).
- Aging graphics and unclear weapon information in places (dated visuals, need better tooltips).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id311544087)