Comparison

Arma Mobile Ops vs The Grand Frontier

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

Head to head
About

Arma Mobile Ops

Engage in real-time military strategy battles against players worldwide. Command your armies, build and defend your base, and form alliances to climb the ranks. Experience various game modes, from singleplayer campaigns to intense PvP and Faction Wars.

Highlights
  • Real-time PvP battles
  • Command armies and units
  • Build and defend bases
  • Strategic combat with drones and air support
  • Form alliances
  • Multiple game modes
Features
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A MUST PLAY real-time military strategy game – from the creators of Arma 3 and DayZ: challenge your strategic skills and join up to a million Commanders in epic PvP battles worldwide. Got what it takes to win? Enlist NOW! “Arma Mobile Ops” is playable for free from the beginning till the very end, with optional in-app purchases. Features: ● STRATEGIZE the best way to smash your opponents in real-time PvP matches ● COMMAND your armies: control their movement and direction, and go stealth or assault ● ATTACK opponents with an effective combo of infantry, ground or air drones ● TRAIN your military force, create your unbeatable base, and gather sufficient resources ● POWER UP and structure your base optimally to keep it safe from enemy raids ● STRIKE back fast for revenge and rank up your units to achieve victory ● STRENGTHEN your force on the raid with precise bomb strikes and other types of air support ● FORM ALLIANCES with friends, climb up the league ladders and rake in some sweet resources as a winning prize ● EXPERIENCE different game modes: singleplayer campaign, PvP or Faction Wars Note: internet connection is required to play Visit our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/armamobileops/

About

The Grand Frontier

Engage in epic real-time strategic wars, forging alliances and leading armies in intense PVP battles. Build a formidable base, research technologies, and capture nuclear resources to dominate the global battlefield. Experience the thrill of modern warfare and lead your nation to victory.

Highlights
  • Real-time strategic wars
  • Intense PVP and cross-server events
  • Build and upgrade army base
  • Research military technologies
  • Capture nuclear bases
  • Form alliances
  • Deploy various weapons
Features
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Forge alliances, lead armies, and engage in modern warfare in The Grand Frontier, an action-packed SLG game with intense PVP and cross-server events. Launch military campaigns, capture nuclear bases, and battle other players worldwide. Build a formidable army base with tanks, aircraft, and missiles. Plan military operations, construct defenses, and mine nuclear resources to strengthen your base. Develop strategies, employ military tactics, join alliances, upgrade energy sources, and deploy chemical weapons to defend your base effectively. Strategize to conquer bases with various weapons, including missiles, and command your army to destroy enemy nations and expand your territory. Research military technologies, participate in nuclear war events, and become the charismatic commander who dominates the battlefield! Join The Grand Frontier warfare now and experience the thrill of war firsthand. Lead your troops into the heat of battle, unleash devastating attacks, and emerge victorious. Are you ready to wage war and claim your rightful place in history? Join The Grand Frontier fight today! With strategic planning, your missile army can dominate the battlefield. Strengthen your military alliances to ensure victory in the war. Nuclear bases hold immense power; capturing them will give you a significant advantage in military conflicts. Remember, a strong nation is built on a powerful military foundation. Utilize advanced military technology to bolster your army base and outsmart your adversaries. Forming alliances with neighboring nations can provide crucial support in times of war. Stay vigilant and prepared for any military confrontation. The success of your military campaigns relies on careful strategic planning and tactical execution. Lead your nation to glory through strategic warfare and decisive military action.

Screenshots

Arma Mobile Ops4 screens
The Grand Frontier4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Arma Mobile Ops at none against The Grand Frontier's shown. Arma Mobile Ops also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 40%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). The Grand Frontier's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (6.3K vs 345). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Arma Mobile Ops sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and The Grand Frontier sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Grand Frontier holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Grand Frontier has 6.3K ratings behind it against 345, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of Arma Mobile Ops's written reviews are positive against 40% of The Grand Frontier's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arma Mobile Ops ships an update every 6 weeks, The Grand Frontier monthly. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Arma Mobile Ops versus The Grand Frontier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArma Mobile OpsThe Grand Frontier
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (345 ratings)4.6 (6.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews — better39.7% of reviews
Number of ratings3456.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size115 MB1.8 GB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperBohemia Interactive a.s.Babil Games

Customer experience

Arma Mobile Ops

All ratings344 ratings
Positive80.5%
Neutral4.1%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews440 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral7.7%
Negative29.8%

The Grand Frontier

All ratings6,330 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral2.4%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews317 reviews
Positive39.7%
Neutral5.4%
Negative54.9%

User reviews

Arma Mobile Ops

From 345 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Good game for battling
  • 👍 Awesome gameplay
  • 👍 Fantastic game
  • 👍 Pretty good game

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Game doesn't work
  • 🐛 No longer works
  • 🐛 Won't connect
  • 🐛 Doesn't work
  • 🐛 Refuse to connect to server

The Grand Frontier

From 6.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Enjoyable game
  • 🚀 Good game to play
  • 🚀 Great way to pass time

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 🔒 Poor customer support
  • 💰 Expensive and pay-to-win model
  • 🤖 Unfair gameplay due to cheating/hacking
  • 🌐 Lack of English-speaking players and community

Bugs and requests

Arma Mobile Ops

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Campaign mission crossroads always loads no matter what good wifi
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices
  • Troops keep getting massacred by machine gun placements but they shoot at storage depots first
  • Losing connection during battle causes loss of resources
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  • Troops don't attack defensive buildings first

Requested features

12 requests
  • More units with special abilities
  • A self player faction
  • More features within the alliances like the ability to have alliance wars
  • Ability to recon others bases and select who I want to attack
  • Troops should return fire on the defence guns instead of just standing there
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  • More troop variety
  • One more resource building of each type at higher HQ levels
  • Ability to view others bases or your friends base
  • Ability to direct troops
  • Notifications when buildings are done upgrading
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard

The Grand Frontier

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent login and connection issues
  • Disappearing accounts and lost progress
  • Unreliable in-app purchases and rewards

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved customer support and responsiveness
  • Stricter enforcement of anti-cheat policies
  • More English-language options and community features
  • Better tutorial and onboarding for new players

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Arma Mobile Ops

One-time7
  • Starter Pack$0.99
  • Pile of Command Points$4.99
  • Refill Pack$4.99
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  • Pouch of Command Points$9.99
  • Bag of Command Points$19.99
  • Box of Command Points$49.99
  • Container of Command Points$99.99
10 purchases

The Grand Frontier

One-time10
  • Little of Gold$0.99
  • $3 pack$2.99
  • Pile of Gold$4.99
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  • Sack Of Gold$9.99
  • Bag of Gold$19.99
  • Big Sack of Gold$24.99
  • Box of Gold$49.99
  • Chest of Gold$99.99
  • $500 pack$499.99
  • $1000 pack$999.99

Questions

Is Arma Mobile Ops free?
Arma Mobile Ops is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Grand Frontier free?
The Grand Frontier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Arma Mobile Ops or The Grand Frontier?
The Grand Frontier is rated higher. Arma Mobile Ops averages 4.2 out of 5 from 345 ratings, while The Grand Frontier averages 4.6 from 6.3K ratings.
Do Arma Mobile Ops or The Grand Frontier have ads?
The Grand Frontier shows ads; Arma Mobile Ops does not.
Which is updated more often, Arma Mobile Ops or The Grand Frontier?
Arma Mobile Ops ships an update every 6 weeks, and The Grand Frontier monthly. Most recently, Arma Mobile Ops was updated on November 2, 2026 and The Grand Frontier on November 2, 2026.

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