# Frontline Commando vs Modern Combat 5

The clearest difference is ads: Frontline Commando at none against Modern Combat 5's shown. Frontline Commando also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 50%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). Modern Combat 5's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (198K vs 4.8K). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Frontline Commando sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Modern Combat 5 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Modern Combat 5 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Modern Combat 5 has 198K ratings behind it against 4.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of Frontline Commando's written reviews are positive against 50% of Modern Combat 5's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Frontline Commando ships an update every 2 months, Modern Combat 5 every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Frontline Commando | Modern Combat 5 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frontline-commando/id464131808/reviews) | **[4.7 (198K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modern-combat-5/id656176278/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4.8K | **198K** |
| Positive reviews | **72.1% of reviews** | 50.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 281 MB | 2.5 GB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Glu Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/284419051) | [Gameloft](https://appshunter.io/developer/282764297) |

## What reviewers say

### Frontline Commando

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frontline-commando/id464131808)

Engage in intense 3rd person combat as a lone commando seeking revenge. Utilize cover, a vast arsenal of weapons, and advanced physics to overcome enemy forces and complete deadly missions. Experience console-quality visuals and push your device to its limits.

**Highlights:** Console-quality 3rd person shooter, Destructible cover points, Variety of combat missions, Arsenal of assault rifles, shotguns, and rocket launchers, Advanced physics and destructibles

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Crate of Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Case of War Cash | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 8 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Medium Crate of Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Case of War Cash | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Crate of Gold | $19.99 | one-time |
| Large Case of War Cash | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special One-Time Offer | $29.99 | one-time |
| Huge Crate of Gold | $49.99 | one-time |
| Huge Case of War Cash | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics
- 🎮 Addictive and fun
- 🔫 Intense action
- 💪 Challenging levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔒 Difficulty progressing without spending money
- 🐛 Crashes and performance issues
- 🕹️ Controls can be frustrating
- 🕰️ Repetitive missions

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes during gameplay
- Freezing on loading screens
- Disappearing progress and lost purchases
- Compatibility issues on newer iOS versions
- Unreliable free gold/currency offers

**Requested features**

- More level variety
- Ability to earn more in-game currency
- Weapon customization options
- Multiplayer or co-op modes
- Support for newer devices


### Modern Combat 5

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modern-combat-5/id656176278)

Engage in thrilling first-person shooter action with a variety of classes and game modes. Play solo campaigns, team up with friends for squad battles, or compete in intense Battle Royale matches against players worldwide.

**Highlights:** 11 unique classes with special skills, Solo play campaign with story missions, Online multiplayer with Squad vs. Squad, Battle Royale mode for up to 70 players, Spectator mode for live FPS battles, Rank up and unlock new weapons, Highly customizable controls

**Features:** iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supreme Victory Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Supreme Hero Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| First-Class Captain's Pay | $3.99 | one-time |
| Supreme Daily Credits Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Captain's Pay | $4.99 | one-time |
| BATTLE VAULT | $4.99 | one-time |
| Honorable Colonel's Savings | $7.99 | one-time |
| Colonel's Savings | $9.99 | one-time |
| Top-notch General's Cut | $13.99 | one-time |
| General's Cut | $19.99 | one-time |
| Commander’s Stash | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 🚀 Awesome graphics
- 🚀 Fantastic campaign
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔫 Pay-to-win mechanics
- 🔫 Unbalanced matchmaking
- 🔫 Overpowered weapons
- 🔫 Excessive ads and microtransactions
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Loadouts getting reset
- Inability to log in
- Disconnections during matches
- Weapons and armor not unlocking properly

**Requested features**

- More weapons and maps
- Improved weapon and armor balancing
- Skill-based matchmaking
- Offline/single-player mode
- More customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Frontline Commando free?

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

### Is Modern Combat 5 free?

Modern Combat 5 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Frontline Commando or Modern Combat 5?

Modern Combat 5 is rated higher. Frontline Commando averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4.8K ratings, while Modern Combat 5 averages 4.7 from 198K ratings.

### Do Frontline Commando or Modern Combat 5 have ads?

Modern Combat 5 shows ads; Frontline Commando does not.

### Which is updated more often, Frontline Commando or Modern Combat 5?

Frontline Commando ships an update every 2 months, and Modern Combat 5 every 3 months. Most recently, Frontline Commando was updated on October 14, 2026 and Modern Combat 5 on October 14, 2026.

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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.*