# Modern Combat 5 vs Cover Fire

Modern Combat 5 and Cover Fire both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Cover Fire's written reviews are positive against 50% of Modern Combat 5's. Modern Combat 5's advantage is ratings volume (198K vs 37K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Modern Combat 5 against 4.6 for Cover Fire. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Modern Combat 5 has 198K ratings behind it against 37K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Modern Combat 5's written reviews are positive against 75% of Cover Fire's.

Modern Combat 5 ships an update every 3 months, Cover Fire every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Modern Combat 5 | Cover Fire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (198K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modern-combat-5/id656176278/reviews)** | [4.6 (37K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cover-fire-gun-shooting-games/id1148931033/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **198K** | 37K |
| Positive reviews | 50.3% of reviews | **74.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2.5 GB | 926 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Gameloft](https://appshunter.io/developer/282764297) | [VIVA GAMES S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540545857) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Cover Fire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cover-fire-gun-shooting-games/id1148931033)

Lead a squad of elite soldiers in this action-packed shooting game. Engage in intense battles offline or online, utilizing a vast arsenal and unique mercenary skills. Experience destructible environments and challenging missions to become the ultimate shooter.

**Highlights:** Play offline and online, Challenging story mode, Sniper FPS Black Ops mode, Zombie event, HD graphics with destructible environments, Online tournaments, Vast arsenal of weapons, Build and customize your squad

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Shooting Pack Starter | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tickets Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Perks Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Safe Box of Gold | $5.99 | one-time |
| Box of Gold | $6.99 | one-time |
| Perks Big Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Gold | $10.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Gold Crates | $22.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 💎 Awesome graphics
- ⭐ Fun and addictive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive upgrades
- 🕰️ Slow progression without paying
- 🔍 Difficult later levels
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Jeep flying in air on 2-1 mission
- Headshots not registering on 13-7 mission
- Game crashing when collecting rewards
- Sniper Ops event progress getting stuck

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Ability to freely move character
- Improved difficulty balancing
- Fix for 13-7 mission


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Modern Combat 5 free?

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

### Is Cover Fire free?

Cover Fire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Modern Combat 5 or Cover Fire?

Modern Combat 5 is rated higher. Modern Combat 5 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 198K ratings, while Cover Fire averages 4.6 from 37K ratings.

### Do Modern Combat 5 or Cover Fire have ads?

Both Modern Combat 5 and Cover Fire show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Modern Combat 5 or Cover Fire?

Modern Combat 5 ships an update every 3 months, and Cover Fire every 2 months. Most recently, Modern Combat 5 was updated on September 24, 2026 and Cover Fire on September 24, 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.*