# Major Mayhem vs Max Payne Mobile

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 4.5) 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.

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.

Major Mayhem holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Major Mayhem has 6.6K 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.

Major Mayhem ships an update every 2 months, Max Payne Mobile every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Major Mayhem | Max Payne Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/major-mayhem-go-commando/id470272134/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/max-payne-mobile/id512142109/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.6K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | **78.6% of reviews** | 73.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#11** |
| Size | 238 MB | 1.7 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Rocket Jump](https://appshunter.io/developer/448070468) | [Rockstar Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/330049731) |

## What reviewers say

### Major Mayhem

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/major-mayhem-go-commando/id470272134)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5,000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Doubler | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Minigun | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chicken Cannon | $1.99 | one-time |
| Plasma Rifle | $3.99 | one-time |
| 30,000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 65,000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 140,000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 300,000 Coins | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/max-payne-mobile/id512142109)

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Paid · Casual, #41 Top Paid · Action, #113 Top Paid · Games, #175 Top Paid (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 6.6K ratings, while Max Payne Mobile averages 4.5 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 26, 2026 and Max Payne Mobile on October 27, 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.*