Comparison

FACEIT vs Smoke Baron

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

Head to head
About

FACEIT

This platform offers a comprehensive gaming experience for players of all levels. Compete in tournaments, connect with a vibrant community, and seamlessly access popular titles like CS2 and Overwatch.

Highlights
  • Gaming platform access
  • Esports tournaments
  • Gaming community
  • Online gaming
  • Match notifications for CS2
Features
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FACEIT - CS2 Companion App The companion app for competitive CS2 on FACEIT. Accept queues from your phone, track your Elo and stats, and chat to your friends when you're away from your PC. Key Features: - Accept Queues: Get a push notification when your match is found and accept it straight from your phone, to prevent you from missing queues because you stepped away from your PC. - Elo Widget: Add the FACEIT widget to your home screen so you can show off your Elo. - Match Stats: Track your Elo progress, match history, and performance summary after every match you play. - Live Match Support: If something goes wrong in League or qualifiers, chat with support without having to tab out. - Chat and Clubs: Message your friends, organise your next queue, and organise your clubs from anywhere. - Competitive Schedule: Check your ESEA League officials, upcoming opponents, and standings on the go. Download the app to organise your competitive schedule on FACEIT.

About

Smoke Baron

Master Counter-Strike 2 utility with a comprehensive guide to smokes, molotovs, HEs, and flashes. Explore over 3500 video tutorials and step-by-step guides for all maps, inspired by professional teams. Elevate your gameplay with advanced combo strategies and quick access to essential lineups.

Highlights
  • 3500+ video lineups & guides for CS2
  • All grenade types: Smoke, Molotov, HE, Flash
  • 350+ grenade combinations
  • Step-by-step videos and screenshots
  • Pro-level lineups inspired by esports
  • Regular updates with new lineups & maps
Features
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Smoke Baron – CS2 Nade Guide is your ultimate companion for Counter-Strike 2. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, Smoke Baron helps you master every piece of utility and dominate your CS2 matches. Explore over 3500 unique Smoke, Molotov, HE, Flash, and Combo tutorials across all maps – no duplicates. Each lineup is clearly explained with videos, screenshots, and step-by-step guides, ready to use in-game. FEATURES (Free & Premium) - 3500+ video lineups & guides for Counter-Strike 2 - High-quality tutorials inspired by professional teams - All grenade types: Smoke, Molotov, Incendiary, HE & Flash - 350+ grenade combinations for advanced team plays - Quick access to grenades, positions, targets or combinations - Premium content: Exclusive lineups & favorites for Premium users - Regular updates with new lineups & maps WHY SMOKEBARON? In Counter-Strike 2, the right grenade can decide the round. With Smoke Baron, you’ll always have the right answer: - Smokes to block enemy vision - Flashes to set up pushes and retakes - Molotovs / Incendiaries to clear positions - HEs for maximum damage and to cancel smokes - Combos of grenades for specific positions and situations Every lineup comes with step-by-step videos and screenshots showing you exactly where to stand and how to throw. Just follow along and use them in your matches. YOUR ADVANTAGE No guesswork, no endless searching through YouTube tutorials – everything is collected in one place. The app is specifically designed for CS2 players and provides a structured, fast, and reliable solution. All lineups are carefully researched, inspired by professional matches, tested, and, when needed, adjusted for better clarity. FOR EVERY SITUATION - Attack & Retake tactics - Solo plays & team strategies - Clear map overviews with callouts - Pro-level lineups inspired by esports teams GO PREMIUM With Smoke Baron Premium, you unlock even more features: - Exclusive lineups & nade combinations - Save and organize favorites - Hide skin ad tiles Perfect for CS2 players who want to take their utility game to the next level. Download Smoke Baron now and become a true utility master in Counter-Strike 2! The SmokeBaron App is presented by SkinBaron - Your marketplace for CS2 skins - Made in Germany. Visit us at www.skinbaron.de Standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

FACEIT4 screens
Smoke Baron4 screens

Verdict

The call

FACEIT and Smoke Baron both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Smoke Baron's written reviews are positive against 47% of FACEIT's. Smoke Baron also leads on ads (none vs shown). FACEIT's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating, monetization model and device support 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. Smoke Baron sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. FACEIT asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for FACEIT against 4.8 for Smoke Baron. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FACEIT has 6.6K ratings behind it against 51, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of FACEIT's written reviews are positive against 86% of Smoke Baron's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FACEIT ships an update every 5 days, Smoke Baron every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
FACEIT versus Smoke Baron: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFACEITSmoke Baron
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6.6K ratings)4.8 (51 ratings)
Positive reviews47.4% of reviews86.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.6K — better51
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB24 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperFaceitSkinBaron GmbH

Customer experience

FACEIT

All ratings6,560 ratings
Positive95.4%
Neutral1.3%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews234 reviews
Positive47.4%
Neutral7.3%
Negative45.3%

Smoke Baron

All ratings51 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral2.0%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews143 reviews
Positive86.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative7.7%

User reviews

FACEIT

From 6.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient mobile access
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 💡 Helpful match management features
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and stability issues
  • 🕰️ Slow server response times
  • 🔑 Verification and account problems
  • 🚫 Lack of desired features

Smoke Baron

From 51 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
  • 🎮 Comprehensive lineup library for all competitive maps
  • 📱 Optimized for quick in-game reference during timeouts
  • 🆓 No intrusive ads or advertisements
  • 📚 Clear visual tutorials and step-by-step guides

Room to improve

  • 💰 Subscription/paywall model for premium features
  • 📱 iPad compatibility issues - landscape mode problems
  • 🔄 Missing CT-side utilities on some platforms
  • ❌ Some lineups incomplete or outdated for CS2
  • 🎮 Limited functionality on tablet devices

Bugs and requests

FACEIT

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Incorrect time zone information
  • Infinite loading and profile issues
  • Audio and video playback problems
  • Inconsistent performance across devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more statistics and analytics
  • Improve streaming and viewing experience
  • Introduce a dark mode option
  • Optimize the app for mobile devices

Smoke Baron

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • iPad landscape mode - close button (X) not visible
  • CT-side grenades not displaying on iOS version
  • Train feature not working after recent update
  • Lineup images not loading on some devices
  • Steam login not persisting - requires re-login after restart
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  • App freezing on startup splash screen
  • Filter toggles missing on iPad version
  • Inconsistent layout between iPhone and iPad versions

Requested features

12 requests
  • Tick rate filter (64 tick vs 128 tick)
  • Wingman-specific utility filter
  • Flash and pop flash lineups for all maps
  • Preset strategy callouts for team coordination
  • Favorites/bookmarking system for offline access
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  • Duo map support
  • Map position labels (A, B site markers)
  • Alternative login methods (Gmail instead of Steam)
  • Swipe navigation for easier page transitions
  • Shorter video tutorials (30-40 seconds instead of 3-6 minutes)
  • Updated map textures and graphics
  • Full iPad landscape mode support with filter toggles

In-app purchases

None

FACEIT

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Smoke Baron

Subscriptions2
  • SmokeBaron Pro$1.991 Month
  • SmokeBaron Pro$19.991 Year

Questions

Is FACEIT free?
FACEIT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smoke Baron free?
Smoke Baron is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FACEIT or Smoke Baron?
FACEIT and Smoke Baron are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6.6K and 51 ratings respectively.
Do FACEIT or Smoke Baron have ads?
FACEIT shows ads; Smoke Baron does not.
Which is updated more often, FACEIT or Smoke Baron?
FACEIT ships an update every 5 days, and Smoke Baron every 2 months. Most recently, FACEIT was updated on October 15, 2026 and Smoke Baron on October 2, 2026.

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