Comparison

Warframe vs Destiny

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

Head to head
About

Warframe

Become a powerful warrior and battle alongside friends in a sprawling interplanetary system. Customize your bio-metal suit, wield devastating weaponry, and explore massive open worlds in this story-driven action game. Experience an epic narrative and master your arsenal across platforms.

Highlights
  • Become a powerful bio-metal suit warrior
  • Battle alongside friends in co-op missions
  • Explore a massive interplanetary system
  • Experience an epic cinematic story
  • Master and customize a vast arsenal
  • Cross-platform save and play support
Features
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Awaken as an unstoppable warrior and battle alongside your friends in this story-driven free-to-play online action game Confront warring factions throughout a sprawling interplanetary system as you follow the guidance of the mysterious Lotus and level up your Warframe, build an Arsenal of destructive firepower, and realize your true potential across massive open worlds in this thrilling, genre-defining third-person combat experience. Carry your progression through the expansive Origin System across platforms with Cross Platform Save. BECOME A POWERFUL WARRIOR Enter your Warframe: a bio-metal suit of untold power. Unleash its Abilities and wield a vast array of devastating weaponry to effortlessly annihilate hordes of enemies on sight. And when the slaughter is over, you can earn or instantly unlock 50+ different Warframes - each with a unique suite of powers - to re-experience the mayhem any way you want. BATTLE ALONGSIDE FRIENDS Form a Squad with your friends and earn valuable bonus Rewards when you complete Missions together via highly collaborative, co-op gameplay. Utilize your Warframe’s Abilities to heal allies, redirect enemy fire, and achieve your objectives. Stuck on a particular challenge? In-game matchmaking makes it easy to connect with friendly Tenno whenever you need an extra hand. EXPLORE A MASSIVE SYSTEM Deftly maneuver through ground-based Missions with your Warframe’s mesmerizing parkour skills or take to the stars and engage in massive ship-to-ship battles in your very own customizable spacecraft. Lose yourself within mysterious open-world landscapes and discover a system teeming with fascinating lifeforms - both friendly and hostile. DISCOVER AN EPIC STORY Marvel at the sweeping history of the Origin System as you experience Warframe’s massive cinematic narrative spanning 5 separate expansions and 30+ story-based Quests. Discover the power within and experience your first taste of invincibility with one of three original Warframes before you begin your journey, develop your skills and seek out the truth behind your awakening. MASTER YOUR ARSENAL Your starter Weapons are just the beginning. Craft hundreds of destructive armaments, plus vehicles, Companions and more. Level them up and experiment until you find the right combination of gear that suits your unique playstyle. Fashion your weaponry for a fearsome look to compliment your custom-designed loadout. CUSTOMIZE ENDLESSLY Entering the Origin System means joining legions of friendly Tenno, each with their own personalized Warframes, Weapons and gear. With a staggering number of Customization options available to enhance your Loadout, designing the perfect look for your Warframe makes for an endlessly rewarding challenge for you and your Squad. IGRS: 18+

About

Destiny

Engage in thrilling sci-fi shooter gameplay with unique characters and powerful weapons. Experience iconic game modes and embark on new adventures to defend Earth. Play solo or team up with friends in this first-person or third-person action experience.

Highlights
  • First-person and third-person shooter modes
  • Unique characters with formidable skills
  • Iconic and new game modes (campaign, co-op, PVE, PVP)
  • Diverse and powerful weapon combinations
  • Online multiplayer and clan system
  • Character customization and personal stories
Features
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Experience top-tier sci-fi shooting action in first-person or third-person. Play as unique characters with formidable skills and embark on a new adventure to defend the future Earth! 【 FIRST MOBILE GAME IN THE DESTINY FRANCHISE 】 Experience iconic best-in-class sci-fi shooting action at your fingertips! Choose between the highly immersive first-person view or a new fully third-person action view and play with touchscreen or compatible controller precision. 【 CLASSIC AND BRAND-NEW GAME MODES 】 Choose from a wide array of game modes, such as campaign missions and 6-player co-op strikes that are iconic to the Destiny franchise, along with all-new and replayable PVE and PVP modes. 【 POWERFUL AND DISTINCTIVE WEAPONS 】 Countless powerful and unique weapons are available to choose according to your combat style. Explore different weapon and traits combinations, defeat enemies with different gameplay mechanics, and become the next master of arms. 【 LEGENDARY HEROES WITH EPIC SKILLS 】 Enter an era of heroes and legends, where familiar faces from Destiny are joined by a host of new, intriguing characters. Each character comes with a rich personal story, a unique personality, and formidable skills. Choosing the right character and mastering their combat style will be your key to overcoming the challenging foes that stand in your way. 【JOIN THE ACTION WITH YOUR TEAMMATES】 Embark on thrilling online multiplayer action along with your fellow players. Build strong clans, experience fun and casual party game modes, customize shared spaces, and more. Join in with your friends to fight off invading enemies or challenge them to test your skill.

Screenshots

Warframe4 screens
Destiny4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Warframe at none against Destiny's shown. Warframe also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Destiny's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Warframe sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Destiny sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Warframe against 4.8 for Destiny. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27K and 24K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Warframe's written reviews are positive against 66% of Destiny's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Warframe ships an update every 2 weeks, Destiny every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Warframe versus Destiny: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWarframeDestiny
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (27K ratings) — better4.8 (24K ratings)
Positive reviews70.5% of reviews — better66.1% of reviews
Number of ratings27K — better24K
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#113 — better#115
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3.7 GB3.7 GB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperDigital ExtremesNETEASE INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT PTE. LTD

Customer experience

Warframe

All ratings26,996 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral0.7%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews2,681 reviews
Positive70.5%
Neutral7.8%
Negative21.7%

Destiny

All ratings24,082 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral1.0%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews1,442 reviews
Positive66.1%
Neutral9.2%
Negative24.8%

User reviews

Warframe

From 27K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Entire game ported to mobile
  • 🚀 Cross-play and cross-save support
  • 🚀 Impressive graphics and performance
  • 👍 Faithful to the original PC/console experience
  • 👍 Customizable controls and UI

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches, especially with UI and controls
  • 🔋 Overheating and battery drain issues
  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate menus and access certain features
  • 👎 Clunky touch controls, better with a controller
  • 🔍 Lack of keyboard and mouse support

Destiny

From 24K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Appealing to both new and veteran players
  • 🚀 Impressive graphics and performance
  • 👍 Engaging and immersive experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and performance issues
  • 💰 Concerns about potential pay-to-win mechanics
  • 🐛 Server connectivity problems

Bugs and requests

Warframe

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Initialization loop and download issues
  • Inability to access certain features like decorating the Orbiter
  • Bugs with the chat system and squad management
  • Quests and objectives not functioning properly
  • Performance issues in open-world areas and during intense combat

Requested features

5 requests
  • Gyroscope support for aiming
  • Customizable button placement and size
  • Improved optimization for older devices
  • Ability to disable auto-fire and auto-melee
  • Separate buttons for actions like jumping, rolling, and sliding

Destiny

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Connectivity issues and server downtime
  • Framerate drops during intense combat

Requested features

2 requests
  • Control support for better experience
  • Optimization for older devices

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Warframe

One-time10
  • Glaxion Battlekit$2.99
  • Starter Weapon Pack$4.99
  • 75 Platinum$4.99
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  • 175 Platinum$9.99
  • 3 Regal Aya: Prime Resurgence$19.99
  • 380 Platinum$19.99
  • 7 Regal Aya: Prime Resurgence$39.99
  • 1025 Platinum$49.99
  • 15 Regal Aya: Prime Resurgence$79.99
  • 2200 Platinum$99.99
10 purchases

Destiny

One-time10
  • 60silver$0.99
  • peacemaker's gifts$0.99
  • pandora's deals$2.99
Show 7 more
  • 300silver$4.99
  • tree of light's blessing$4.99
  • 600silver$9.99
  • premuim pass plus$9.99
  • founder bundle$19.99
  • 1500silver$24.99
  • 6000silver$99.99

Questions

Is Warframe free?
Warframe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Destiny free?
Destiny is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Warframe or Destiny?
Warframe is rated higher. Warframe averages 4.9 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while Destiny averages 4.8 from 24K ratings.
Do Warframe or Destiny have ads?
Destiny shows ads; Warframe does not.
Which is updated more often, Warframe or Destiny?
Warframe ships an update every 2 weeks, and Destiny every 3 weeks. Most recently, Warframe was updated on November 9, 2026 and Destiny on November 9, 2026.
Which is more popular, Warframe or Destiny?
Warframe currently peaks at #113 in the App Store charts, and Destiny at #115. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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