Comparison

Major Mayhem vs Max Payne Mobile

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

Head to head
About

Major Mayhem

Embark on a thrilling mission to rescue your kidnapped girlfriend from the Forces of Evil. Utilize a vast arsenal of weapons and tools to blast through hordes of enemies across gorgeous 3D environments in this action-packed shooter.

Highlights
  • 45 levels of non-stop action
  • 4 game modes
  • Game Center Leaderboards
  • 100 achievements
  • 20 unique weapons
  • 3 picturesque environments
Features
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Major Mayhem is the biggest, baddest, fast, funny run-and-gun arcade shooter there is — tap to shoot, duck for cover, blast those enemies into last decade! Meet the newest recruit in the Rocket Jump Games army: Major Mayhem. He's got an itchy trigger finger, some scratchy stubble, and a fondness for shooting first and asking no questions. Run and gun your way through gorgeous 3D environments as you embark on a mission to rescue your girlfriend from the Forces of Evil. Guns, grenades and an assortment of other tools of destruction are at your disposal, and you'll need every last one of 'em. So what are you waiting for, Major Mayhem? The future of the Free World -- and your love life -- hangs in the balance. FEATURES: • 45 levels of non-stop gun shooting action • Offline gun gaming at its finest • 100 achievements to prove your aim and shoot skills • 150 mini mission objectives to keep the blood pumping • 5 power ups give you arcade style action at your fingertips • Battle your way past hordes of enemies in three picturesque 3d environments • 20 unique weapons in your arsenal to deal out MAJOR MAYHEM! Think Rocket Launchers, Sniper Rifles, and the incredible Chicken Cannon! • Survival Mode — last as long as you can against endless waves and climb the global leaderboards • Master your gun slinging skills in multiple game modes, from frantic Run 'n Gun to high-score Survival • Online leaderboards — prove you're the baddest trigger finger on the planet • Epic boss battles await around every turn. Show them who's boss • Pick-up-and-play arcade action — easy to learn, brutal when mastered • 42 costumes and hats to keep the Major's fashion conscience clear when dealing massive devastation! • Save the world, and your girlfriend No wifi? No problem. Major Mayhem plays fully offline — frantic run-and-gun shooting anytime, anywhere. Get the best gun shooting action on the Play Store, NOW!

About

Max Payne Mobile

Experience a dark, story-driven action-shooter where you play as a framed detective fighting for justice. Utilize groundbreaking slow-motion gunplay and uncover a twisted plot to clear your name.

Highlights
  • Bullet Time® slow-motion gunplay
  • HD quality resolution and textures
  • Retina supported resolution
  • Touch screen optimized gameplay
  • Customizable controls
  • Multiple aiming modes
  • Rockstar Games Social Club integration
Features
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Max Payne, the award-winning title is now available for iOS. A fugitive undercover cop framed for murder, hunted by cops and the mob, Max is a man with his back against the wall, fighting a battle he cannot hope to win. Max Payne is a relentless story-driven game about a man on the edge, fighting to clear his name while struggling to uncover the truth about his slain family amongst a myriad of plot-twists. The groundbreaking original cinematic action-shooter, Max Payne introduced the concept of Bullet Time® in videogames. Through its stylish slow-motion gunplay combined with a dark and twisted story, Max Payne redefined the action-shooter genre. Universal App: Max Payne is supported on iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPod Touch 4, iPad 1, iPad 2, the new iPad. Features: • Max Payne's signature slow motion gunplay, Bullet Time® • Stunningly sharp, HD quality resolution and textures • Retina supported resolution for the new iPad • Gameplay tailored for touch screen devices • Highly customizable controls • Multiple aiming modes • Rockstar Games Social Club integration to track stats, unlock cheats and more* *Rockstar Games Social Club supported on the iPhone4, iPhone 4S, iPad 2 and the new iPad only. Cheats are still accessible on older devices.  For those using the "Skip to Level" cheat, we recommend that you have weapons in your inventory; as you will start a new level with your current weapon set. Languages Supported: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Russian and Japanese. Mobile Version developed by War Drum Studios www.wardrumstudios.com Find out more: www.rockstargames.com See videos: www.youtube.com/rockstargames Follow us: www.faceboook.com/rockstargames www.twitter.com/rockstargames

Screenshots

Major Mayhem4 screens
Max Payne Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Major Mayhem at Free against Max Payne Mobile's $2.99. Major Mayhem also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). Max Payne Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment and device support 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

Major Mayhem is free to download; Max Payne Mobile costs $2.99 up front. Major Mayhem sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Max Payne Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Major Mayhem holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Major Mayhem has 6.5K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Major Mayhem's written reviews are positive against 74% of Max Payne Mobile's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Major Mayhem ships an update every 2 months, Max Payne Mobile every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Major Mayhem versus Max Payne Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMajor MayhemMax Payne Mobile
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.7 (6.5K ratings) — better4.4 (1.1K ratings)
Positive reviews78.6% of reviews — better73.6% of reviews
Number of ratings6.5K — better1.1K
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#11 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size238 MB1.7 GB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperRocket JumpRockstar Games

Customer experience

Major Mayhem

All ratings6,532 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral2.7%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews387 reviews
Positive78.6%
Neutral5.4%
Negative16.0%

Max Payne Mobile

All ratings1,083 ratings
Positive86.0%
Neutral3.8%
Negative10.2%
Written reviews356 reviews
Positive73.6%
Neutral6.2%
Negative20.2%

User reviews

Major Mayhem

From 6.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 🎮 Great for killing time
  • 💯 Awesome game
  • 🎨 Excellent graphics
  • 🕹️ Smooth controls

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Progress/achievements reset after exiting the game
  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs (e.g. jump button not appearing, audio issues)
  • 🔍 Unclear or missing mission objectives
  • 💰 Aggressive monetization with too many ads
  • 💰 Difficult to earn in-game currency to unlock new items

Max Payne Mobile

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Smooth gameplay
  • 🎮 Great controls
  • 💯 Faithful to the original
  • 🎨 Good graphics
  • 🕹️ Satisfying bullet time

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and performance issues
  • 🎮 Sensitive/awkward controls
  • 🔇 Audio problems
  • 🔍 Difficulty navigating levels
  • 💰 Overpriced for an old game

Bugs and requests

Major Mayhem

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Progress/achievements reset after exiting the game
  • Glitches and bugs (e.g. jump button not appearing, audio issues)
  • Crashes on startup or during gameplay
  • Compatibility issues on newer devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • More levels and content updates
  • Ability to save and restore progress
  • Option to disable ads or pay to remove them
  • More customization options for weapons and character
  • Improved mission/objective tracking

Max Payne Mobile

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when shooting
  • Saves not working properly
  • Compatibility issues with iOS 11

Requested features

4 requests
  • Port Max Payne 2 and 3 to mobile
  • Add controller support
  • Improve customization options
  • Optimize for newer devices

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Major Mayhem

One-time10
  • 5,000 Coins$0.99
  • Coin Doubler$1.99
  • 10,000 Coins$1.99
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  • Minigun$1.99
  • Chicken Cannon$1.99
  • Plasma Rifle$3.99
  • 30,000 Coins$4.99
  • 65,000 Coins$9.99
  • 140,000 Coins$19.99
  • 300,000 Coins$39.99
None

Max Payne Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Major Mayhem free?
Major Mayhem is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Max Payne Mobile free?
Max Payne Mobile costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Major Mayhem or Max Payne Mobile?
Major Mayhem is rated higher. Major Mayhem averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.5K ratings, while Max Payne Mobile averages 4.4 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Major Mayhem or Max Payne Mobile have ads?
Major Mayhem shows ads; Max Payne Mobile does not.
Which is updated more often, Major Mayhem or Max Payne Mobile?
Major Mayhem ships an update every 2 months, and Max Payne Mobile every 5 months. Most recently, Major Mayhem was updated on October 20, 2026 and Max Payne Mobile on October 21, 2026.

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