# Modern Combat 5 vs SkyLand Rush

Modern Combat 5 and SkyLand Rush both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 52% of Modern Combat 5's written reviews are positive against 0% of SkyLand Rush's. Modern Combat 5 also leads on ratings volume (198K vs 27) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). SkyLand Rush's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Modern Combat 5 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and SkyLand Rush sells 9 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 4.7 for SkyLand Rush. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Modern Combat 5 has 198K ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of Modern Combat 5's written reviews are positive against 0% of SkyLand Rush's.

Modern Combat 5 ships an update every 3 months, SkyLand Rush every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Modern Combat 5 | SkyLand Rush |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (198K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modern-combat-5/id656176278/reviews) | **[4.7 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skyland-rush-air-raid-attack/id1294595689/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **198K** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | **52.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2.5 GB | 454 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Gameloft](https://appshunter.io/developer/282764297) | [LazyLand LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/481654138) |

## 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


### SkyLand Rush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skyland-rush-air-raid-attack/id1294595689)

Embark on an epic side-scrolling adventure, tapping to control your jet and shooting down dark creatures. Upgrade weapons, avoid traps, and collect special items to awaken powerful Titans. Compete with friends on global leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Tap to balance jet, Shoot creatures for score, Upgrade weapons with charms, Avoid puzzling traps, Complete challenging missions, Collect egglings to awaken Titans, Compete on global leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Charm Slot | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20,000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Magnet | $3.99 | one-time |
| 84,000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Double Coins | $8.99 | one-time |
| 252,000 Coins | $8.99 | one-time |
| 512,000 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1,080,000 Coins | $27.99 | one-time |
| 2,400,000 Coins | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Modern Combat 5 free?

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

### Is SkyLand Rush free?

SkyLand Rush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Modern Combat 5 or SkyLand Rush?

SkyLand Rush is rated higher. Modern Combat 5 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 198K ratings, while SkyLand Rush averages 4.7 from 27 ratings.

### Do Modern Combat 5 or SkyLand Rush have ads?

Both Modern Combat 5 and SkyLand Rush show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Modern Combat 5 or SkyLand Rush?

Modern Combat 5 ships an update every 3 months, and SkyLand Rush every 6 weeks. Most recently, Modern Combat 5 was updated on October 25, 2026 and SkyLand Rush on October 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.*