# Special Forces Group 2 vs Special Forces Group 3

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Special Forces Group 2 at 80% against Special Forces Group 3's 31%. Special Forces Group 2 also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 134) and rating (4.2 vs 3.9). Special Forces Group 3's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly) 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. Special Forces Group 2 sells 36 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.

Special Forces Group 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Special Forces Group 2 has 15K ratings behind it against 134, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Special Forces Group 2's written reviews are positive against 31% of Special Forces Group 3's.

Special Forces Group 2 ships an update monthly, Special Forces Group 3 every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Special Forces Group 2 | Special Forces Group 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/special-forces-group-2/id1158672336/reviews)** | [3.9 (134 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/special-forces-group-3/id6448548207/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 134 |
| Positive reviews | **80.4% of reviews** | 31.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#136** | — |
| Size | 647 MB | 1.4 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [GD Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1311472639) | [Forge Games FZE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1684955290) |

## What reviewers say

### Special Forces Group 2

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

**Currently charting:** #136 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


### 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 Special Forces Group 2 free?

Special Forces Group 2 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, Special Forces Group 2 or Special Forces Group 3?

Special Forces Group 2 is rated higher. Special Forces Group 2 averages 4.2 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Special Forces Group 3 averages 3.9 from 134 ratings.

### Do Special Forces Group 2 or Special Forces Group 3 have ads?

Both Special Forces Group 2 and Special Forces Group 3 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Special Forces Group 2 or Special Forces Group 3?

Special Forces Group 2 ships an update monthly, and Special Forces Group 3 every 9 days. Most recently, Special Forces Group 2 was updated on October 29, 2026 and Special Forces Group 3 on October 27, 2026.

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