# Special Forces Group 2 vs PUBG MOBILE

The clearest difference is ads: PUBG MOBILE at none against Special Forces Group 2's shown. PUBG MOBILE also leads on ratings volume (1.6M vs 15K) and chart position (#5 vs #162). Special Forces Group 2's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 54%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Special Forces Group 2 sells 36 one-off in-app purchases and PUBG MOBILE sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Special Forces Group 2 against 4.3 for PUBG MOBILE. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PUBG MOBILE has 1.6M ratings behind it against 15K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Special Forces Group 2's written reviews are positive against 54% of PUBG MOBILE's.

Special Forces Group 2 ships an update monthly, PUBG MOBILE every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Special Forces Group 2 | PUBG MOBILE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/special-forces-group-2/id1158672336/reviews) | **[4.3 (1.6M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pubg-mobile/id1330123889/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15K | **1.6M** |
| Positive reviews | **80.4% of reviews** | 53.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #162 | **#5** |
| Size | 647 MB | 3.7 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [GD Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1311472639) | [Tencent Mobile International Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/504515421) |

## What reviewers say

### Special Forces Group 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/special-forces-group-2/id1158672336)

**Currently charting:** #162 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

Engage in intense 3D first-person shooter battles with bots or other players online. Choose from multiple game modes, customize your loadout with numerous weapon skins, and strategize across a variety of maps.

**Highlights:** Singleplayer with bots, Online and Wifi Multiplayer, 9 distinct game modes, 114 weapon skins, 30+ maps, Multiple weapon types

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (36)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| M16 Digital Woodland | $0.99 | one-time |
| Spas12 Digital Desert | $0.99 | one-time |
| M16 Digital Desert | $0.99 | one-time |
| M16 Digital Urban | $0.99 | one-time |
| AK47 Digital Desert | $0.99 | one-time |
| LR300 Digital Urban | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pecheneg Digital Desert | $0.99 | one-time |
| LR300 Digital Woodland | $0.99 | one-time |
| HK416 Digital Urban | $0.99 | one-time |
| AWP Digital Urban | $0.99 | one-time |
| HK416 Digital Desert | $0.99 | one-time |
| AK47 Digital Urban | $0.99 | one-time |
| Double Barrel Digital Urban | $0.99 | one-time |
| M82 Digital Desert | $0.99 | one-time |
| Desert Eagle Progress | $1.99 | one-time |
| M4A1 Progress | $1.99 | one-time |
| Desert Eagle Gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| ak74 hexagon | $1.99 | one-time |
| ak12 eagle | $1.99 | one-time |
| g36 progress | $1.99 | one-time |
| ak47 firebird | $1.99 | one-time |
| AK74 Phoenix | $1.99 | one-time |
| AK47 Progress | $1.99 | one-time |
| AK47 Frost | $1.99 | one-time |
| AWP Progress | $1.99 | one-time |
| AK47 Gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| Karambit Claw | $1.99 | one-time |
| awp snake | $1.99 | one-time |
| AK74 Frost | $1.99 | one-time |
| ak47 shark | $1.99 | one-time |
| ak47 eagle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bizon Russian Ornament | $1.99 | one-time |
| awp firebird | $1.99 | one-time |
| m4a4 skull | $1.99 | one-time |
| Anti-Advertising | $4.99 | one-time |
| Get 3000$ for each round | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game like Counter-Strike
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay and performance
- 💡 Offline mode with bots
- 👍 Variety of maps and game modes
- 👍 Nostalgic and memorable experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Hackers and cheaters in multiplayer
- 🔍 Lack of customization options
- 💰 Too many ads and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches, especially in new updates
- 🔒 Security issues with login and account management

**Reported bugs**

- Weapons not working properly after map changes
- Spawning issues and getting stuck in the environment
- Crashes and freezes, especially on older devices
- Multiplayer matchmaking and connectivity problems
- Incorrect or missing in-game information

**Requested features**

- Add more guns and weapon customization
- Improve bot AI and add more advanced bots
- Implement a proper anti-cheat system for multiplayer
- Add more maps, especially larger and more diverse ones
- Improve graphics and visual fidelity


### PUBG MOBILE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pubg-mobile/id1330123889)

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Grossing · Action, #10 Top Grossing · Strategy, #14 Top Free · Strategy, #16 Top Free · Action, #54 Top Grossing · Games, #85 Top Free · Games, #134 Top Grossing (US App Store)

Experience the original mobile battle royale with intense 10-minute matches. Explore numerous maps and modes, team up with friends, and enjoy realistic gunplay with customizable controls. Survive against 100 players to be the last one standing.

**Highlights:** Epic battle royale gameplay, 10-minute matches, Multiple maps and modes, Customizable controls, Voice chat with friends, Realistic firearms

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PUBGM Prime(1 month) | $0.99 | per month |
| PUBGM PrimePlus(1 month) | $9.99 | per month |
| ig.yiyuan1 | $0.29 | one-time |
| 60 WOW Token | $0.99 | one-time |
| 60 Unknown Cash | $0.99 | one-time |
| 180  Unknown Cash | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pubg Mobile Shop Pack 04 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 300 WOW Token | $4.99 | one-time |
| 300 Unknown Cash | $4.99 | one-time |
| Prime Half-Year | $5.29 | one-time |
| Prime Plus Month | $8.99 | one-time |
| 600 WOW Token | $9.99 | one-time |
| 600  Unknown Cash | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1500 WOW Token | $24.99 | one-time |
| 1500  Unknown Cash | $24.99 | one-time |
| 3000 WOW Token | $49.99 | one-time |
| 3000  Unknown Cash | $49.99 | one-time |
| Prime Plus Half-Year | $52.99 | one-time |
| Prime Plus Year | $99.99 | one-time |
| 6000 WOW Token | $99.99 | one-time |
| 6000  Unknown Cash | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Engaging gameplay
- 👍 Customizable controls
- 🤝 Ability to play with friends
- 🎮 Realistic graphics and mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔑 Excessive in-app purchases
- 🕹️ Unresponsive or laggy controls
- 🤖 Presence of bots in matches

**Reported bugs**

- Invisible walls and terrain rendering issues
- Vehicles getting stuck or exploding
- Inconsistent hit detection and damage registration
- Freezing and crashing during gameplay

**Requested features**

- First-person mode
- Oceanic servers
- Controller support
- Improved anti-cheat measures
- Ability to spectate teammates


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Special Forces Group 2 free?

Special Forces Group 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PUBG MOBILE free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Special Forces Group 2 or PUBG MOBILE?

PUBG MOBILE is rated higher. Special Forces Group 2 averages 4.2 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while PUBG MOBILE averages 4.3 from 1.6M ratings.

### Do Special Forces Group 2 or PUBG MOBILE have ads?

Special Forces Group 2 shows ads; PUBG MOBILE does not.

### Which is updated more often, Special Forces Group 2 or PUBG MOBILE?

Special Forces Group 2 ships an update monthly, and PUBG MOBILE every 2 months. Most recently, Special Forces Group 2 was updated on October 31, 2026 and PUBG MOBILE on October 31, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Special Forces Group 2 or PUBG MOBILE?

Special Forces Group 2 currently peaks at #162 in the App Store charts, and PUBG MOBILE at #5. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*