# Arma Mobile Ops vs The Grand Frontier

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Arma Mobile Ops | The Grand Frontier |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (345 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arma-mobile-ops/id1050973882/reviews) | **[4.6 (6.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-grand-frontier/id1375489506/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 345 | **6.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **62.5% of reviews** | 39.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 115 MB | 1.8 GB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Bohemia Interactive a.s.](https://appshunter.io/developer/410378283) | [Babil Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/717616778) |

## What reviewers say

### Arma Mobile Ops

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arma-mobile-ops/id1050973882)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Command Points | $4.99 | one-time |
| Refill Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Command Points | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Command Points | $19.99 | one-time |
| Box of Command Points | $49.99 | one-time |
| Container of Command Points | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### The Grand Frontier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-grand-frontier/id1375489506)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Little of Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| $3 pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sack Of Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Gold | $19.99 | one-time |
| Big Sack of Gold | $24.99 | one-time |
| Box of Gold | $49.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gold | $99.99 | one-time |
| $500 pack | $499.99 | one-time |
| $1000 pack | $999.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*