# Standoff Multiplayer vs SOM

The clearest difference is rating: SOM at 4.7 against Standoff Multiplayer's 4.0. SOM also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 53%) and device support. Standoff Multiplayer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SOM sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Standoff Multiplayer asks for nothing beyond the download.

SOM holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 302 and 228 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Standoff Multiplayer's written reviews are positive against 70% of SOM's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Standoff Multiplayer | SOM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (302 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/standoff-multiplayer/id1151194031/reviews) | **[4.7 (228 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/som-strikeout-multiplayer/id1530244165/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **302** | 228 |
| Positive reviews | 52.9% of reviews | **69.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | — | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 387 MB | 325 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Abdulin Ildar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1145880726) | [Kirill Diolog](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447168927) |

## 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


### SOM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/som-strikeout-multiplayer/id1530244165)

Engage in skill-based, first-person multiplayer combat with no auto-aim. Compete in diverse game modes and on unique maps. Customize your weapons with community-created skins.

**Highlights:** Skill-based first-person shooter, Multiple competitive game modes, Weapon skin customization, Community skin gallery, 9 unique maps, No auto-aim

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rare case | $1.49 | one-time |
| 220 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Rare case | $1.99 | one-time |
| Event case | $1.99 | one-time |
| Event case | $2.99 | one-time |
| Epic case | $3.99 | one-time |
| Event case | $3.99 | one-time |
| Epic case | $4.99 | one-time |
| Event case | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000 coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| 1500 coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| 5000 coins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Smooth and clean gameplay
- 🚀 Optimized and fast-running
- 🎨 Impressive graphics and animations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Login/connection issues
- 🕳️ Lack of online players/servers
- 🤖 Unsatisfactory AI/bots

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes and freezes
- Matchmaking/online connectivity problems
- Weapon/shooting issues

**Requested features**

- Add more maps and game modes
- Implement customization options (weapons, skins, etc.)
- Introduce respawning and team deathmatch
- Add controller support
- Improve weapon mechanics and feedback


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Standoff Multiplayer free?

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

### Is SOM free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Standoff Multiplayer or SOM?

SOM is rated higher. Standoff Multiplayer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 302 ratings, while SOM averages 4.7 from 228 ratings.

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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.*