# Counter Attack Multiplayer FPS vs Special Forces Group 3

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Counter Attack Multiplayer FPS at 57% against Special Forces Group 3's 31%. Counter Attack Multiplayer FPS also leads on ratings volume (4.3K vs 127) and rating (4.2 vs 4.0). Special Forces Group 3's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Counter Attack Multiplayer FPS sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Special Forces Group 3 sells 19 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Counter Attack Multiplayer FPS holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Counter Attack Multiplayer FPS has 4.3K ratings behind it against 127, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Counter Attack Multiplayer FPS's written reviews are positive against 31% of Special Forces Group 3's.

Counter Attack Multiplayer FPS ships an update every 3 weeks, Special Forces Group 3 every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Counter Attack Multiplayer FPS | Special Forces Group 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-attack-multiplayer-fps/id1072738097/reviews)** | [4.0 (127 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/special-forces-group-3/id6448548207/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.3K** | 127 |
| Positive reviews | **56.5% of reviews** | 31.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2.9 GB | 1.4 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Seven Bulls LTD OOD](https://appshunter.io/developer/595712620) | [Forge Games FZE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1684955290) |

## What reviewers say

### Counter Attack Multiplayer FPS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-attack-multiplayer-fps/id1072738097)

Engage in fast-paced, tactical 5v5 multiplayer shooter battles. Choose from a variety of weapons, maps, and game modes. Customize your experience and compete on global leaderboards.

**Highlights:** 5v5 online multiplayer, Multiple game modes (Defuse Bomb, Deathmatch, Gun Game), 8 unique maps, Extensive weapon customization, Weekly and monthly leaderboards, Skill-based gameplay, Private match creation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 6 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 8 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Golden Case | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Boxes Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Battle Rewards VIP | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Butterfly Knife Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| USA, Brazil and China Skins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cash Pack #1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Daily Golden Case Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| 5+1 Epic Cases with Keys | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Good graphics
- 🚀 Responsive controls
- 👍 Customizable crosshair
- 🚀 Offline mode available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🐛 Matchmaking issues
- 🐛 Cheaters/hackers in multiplayer

**Reported bugs**

- Weapon attachments not working properly
- Spectating issues after death
- Spawn camping problems
- Inconsistent weapon damage
- Audio bugs and glitches

**Requested features**

- Add gyroscope support
- Implement brightness setting
- Add competitive/ranked mode
- Improve bot behavior in practice mode
- Implement a report system for cheaters


### Special Forces Group 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/special-forces-group-3/id6448548207)

Engage in intense real-time PvP battles as a counter-terrorist or guerilla fighter. Experience nostalgic arenas and weapons with enhanced graphics and performance. Customize characters and weapons with a new progression system.

**Highlights:** Real-time PvP shooter, New graphics and visuals, 40+ maps, Weapon and character customization, 9 game modes, 8v8 PvP battles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| P228 Tier 2 Pistol | $0.99 | one-time |
| Newbie Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| In-game Item: Glock | $1.99 | one-time |
| In-game Item: Winchester | $1.99 | one-time |
| Currency Pack: Gold 270 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Currency Pack: Silver 60k | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Gold Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| In-game Item: MP5 | $1.99 | one-time |
| In-game Item: M4A4 | $1.99 | one-time |
| In-game Item: M24 Tier 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| In-game Item: Fireknife | $1.99 | one-time |
| In-game Item: AK-47 | $4.99 | one-time |
| In-game Item: P90 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ad Free | $7.99 | one-time |
| Currency Pack: Gold 1.2k | $8.99 | one-time |
| Big gold pack 5k | $8.99 | one-time |
| Currency Pack: Silver 240k | $8.99 | one-time |
| In-game Item: RPK | $19.99 | one-time |
| Currency Pack: Silver 1.1M | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Improved graphics and control customization
- 💡 Ability to change button locations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Shooting issues with auto-fire mode
- 🔒 Pay-to-win mechanics
- 🔒 Unfair character abilities and weapon unlock system
- 🐛 Disconnection issues with control customization
- 🐛 Slow player movement speed

**Reported bugs**

- Disconnection issues when using control customization
- Slow player movement speed

**Requested features**

- Add gyroscope support
- Implement offline mode and bot matches
- Improve lighting to match SFG2
- Balance player health and weapons
- Remove level requirements for weapons


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Counter Attack Multiplayer FPS free?

Counter Attack Multiplayer FPS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Special Forces Group 3 free?

Special Forces Group 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Counter Attack Multiplayer FPS or Special Forces Group 3?

Counter Attack Multiplayer FPS is rated higher. Counter Attack Multiplayer FPS averages 4.2 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Special Forces Group 3 averages 4.0 from 127 ratings.

### Do Counter Attack Multiplayer FPS or Special Forces Group 3 have ads?

Both Counter Attack Multiplayer FPS and Special Forces Group 3 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Counter Attack Multiplayer FPS or Special Forces Group 3?

Counter Attack Multiplayer FPS ships an update every 3 weeks, and Special Forces Group 3 every 9 days. Most recently, Counter Attack Multiplayer FPS was updated on October 18, 2026 and Special Forces Group 3 on October 15, 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.*