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Clapfoot

For casual mobile gamers interested in retro-inspired 3D tank combat and arcade-style progression.

Known forTank Hero
4apps4.4(428.1K)Games

Snapshot

Who is Clapfoot?

Providing accessible 3D arcade action for mobile gamers through classic tank combat mechanics.

Target audience

Casual mobile gamers interested in retro-inspired 3D tank combatArcade-style progression

Active nemesis

1Der Entertainment

Other rivals

Portfolio

Free 4
4
apps
Games1

Last updated

Tank Hero

v1.5.13

8y ago

Dormant

Publisher DNA

What defines Clapfoot?

Publisher DNA

Primary focus

Mobile games · arcade-action niche

Scale

indie

Target audience

Casual mobile gamers interested in retro-inspired 3D tank combat and arcade-style progression.

Signature Patterns

  • •Focus on 3D arcade-style combat mechanics
  • •Free-to-play monetization model
  • •Single-title dependency for market presence
  • •Long-term portfolio stagnation with no recent updates
Dormant

Portfolio momentum

The portfolio is stagnant with zero releases in the last six months and the sole title last updated in 2018.

Active apps 0Abandoned 1

Portfolio

What does Clapfoot ship?

Apps

4 apps analysed

Analysis in progress

Tank Hero icon
Tank Hero

Battle through dangerous arenas and become the Tank Hero!

4.4(428.1K)

Offline-first architecture functions as a retention barrier for low-connectivity mobile segments

  • Core tank combat mechanics provide a highly addictive and nostalgic gameplay experience for long-term users
  • Lack of compatibility with current high-end mobile devices and recent operating system updates

Single-market publisher, every app ships only to United States.

Based on 1 of 4 apps with localized market data, more coverage rolling in as scans complete · last scanned .

Americas (1)

  • United States1 / 1

Core markets (1/1 apps)

United States

User Sentiment

How do users feel about their apps?

1

Positive apps

0

Neutral / mixed

0

Negative apps

85/100

Avg sentiment score

Rivals

Who does Clapfoot compete with?

The rivals identified

Nemeses(1)

1Der Entertainment

known forArmored Heroes

2 apps4.7Games

Both titles compete for the tank combat simulation audience by offering campaign-driven progression, though they diverge on arcade versus strategy-focused mechanics.

Contenders(1)

APL Publishing

known forTanki Online: PvP Tank Battle

1 app3.3Games

Both apps compete for the arcade-tank audience by offering vehicle combat, though they diverge on offline versus online-multiplayer delivery.

The Analyst's Read

The bottom line on Clapfoot

Bottom line

Clapfoot Inc. is a legacy indie publisher whose market relevance is tied to a single historical success. Without recent updates or new titles, the publisher serves as a case study in early mobile arcade success rather than a current market competitor.

Frequently asked questions

How many apps does Clapfoot publish?
Clapfoot has 4 apps tracked by Marlvel, primarily in the Games category.
What kind of apps does Clapfoot make?
Clapfoot's portfolio is concentrated in Games, with an average rating of 4.4/5 across rated apps.
What is Clapfoot's top app?
By review volume across the portfolio, Tank Hero is Clapfoot's best-known app tracked by Marlvel.
In how many countries are Clapfoot's apps available?
Marlvel has tracked Clapfoot's apps across 1 country.

What fed this analysis

Apps analyzed:
1
With full intel:
0
With overview:
1
Website scraped:
yes
Social presence:
no

Disclosure: Independent intel to help mobile builders succeed.

AI-powered analysis with automated quality gates, built from publicly available sources. Marlvel.ai is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Clapfoot, its developer, the app publisher, Apple, or Google Play. All trademarks, logos, and screenshots referenced remain the property of their respective owners.

Cite this report

Marlvel.ai. “Clapfoot intelligence.” Updated 2026-04-27. https://marlvel.ai/publishers/clapfoot-inc

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