# Standoff Multiplayer vs Forward Assault

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Standoff Multiplayer at none against Forward Assault's 18. Standoff Multiplayer also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Forward Assault's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (70% vs 53%). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Forward Assault sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Standoff Multiplayer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Forward Assault holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Forward Assault has 6.7K ratings behind it against 302, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Standoff Multiplayer's written reviews are positive against 70% of Forward Assault's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Standoff Multiplayer | Forward Assault |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (302 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/standoff-multiplayer/id1151194031/reviews) | **[4.3 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forward-assault/id1191037021/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 302 | **6.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 52.9% of reviews | **70.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | — | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 387 MB | 780 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Abdulin Ildar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1145880726) | [Blayze Games, L.L.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/705432216) |

## What reviewers say

### Standoff Multiplayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/standoff-multiplayer/id1151194031)

Engage in intense online team-based shooter battles across various game modes. Choose your combat style, from assault to stealth, and compete with friends or players worldwide. Climb the ranks and experience thrilling multiplayer action.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer sessional shooter, Multiple game modes (Team Deathmatch, Capture The Flag, Arms Race, Sniper Duel), Choose your role and weapons, Play with friends over network or online, Global player base, Ranking system

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addicting gameplay
- 👍 Similar to CS:GO
- 👍 Free to play
- 👍 Lots of weapons and skins
- 👍 Cool maps and masks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Full of hackers and cheaters
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🐛 Loading data issues
- 🐛 Control issues
- 🐛 No touch control customization

**Reported bugs**

- Stuck on 'loading data'
- Cannot get past 'loading user data'
- Game crashes frequently
- Game lags constantly
- Spawning on top of enemies and unable to move

**Requested features**

- Bring back the game/servers
- Add macOS support
- Add first-person mode (FPS camera)
- Add more weapons and skins
- Add more maps


### Forward Assault

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forward-assault/id1191037021)

Engage in a competitive tactical first-person shooter where you lead a swat team or join the criminals. Experience high-quality graphics and fast-paced action with a variety of weapons and strategic maps.

**Highlights:** Competitive Tactical Shooter, Multiple Weapon Types, Online Multiplayer FPS, High-Quality Graphics & Sounds, Real Physics & Effects, Player & Weapon Skins

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| 250 Gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| 400 gold | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| 500 Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $8.99 | one-time |
| 1,200 Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1,400 Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $10.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $14.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer ($29.99) | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game overall
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 💡 Variety of game modes
- 👍 Enjoyable experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Matchmaking and server issues
- 🐛 Hacking and cheating problems
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Kicked out of matches randomly
- Invisible enemies and spawn issues
- Grenade exploits in certain modes
- Stuck on 'Getting extra content' screen

**Requested features**

- Add more maps and weapons
- Improve anti-cheat system
- Implement a reporting system
- Add controller support
- Adjust credit/gold earning system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Standoff Multiplayer free?

Standoff Multiplayer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Forward Assault free?

Forward Assault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Standoff Multiplayer or Forward Assault?

Forward Assault is rated higher. Standoff Multiplayer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 302 ratings, while Forward Assault averages 4.3 from 6.7K ratings.

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