Comparison

Modern Combat 5 vs Dead Effect 2

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

Head to head
About

Modern Combat 5

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
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Create a squad from 11 classes, add your friends for team play, and test your skills in dynamic arenas or through Battle Royale warfare against online rivals from around the world! Prefer to work alone? Then feel free to step into the thrilling solo play campaign as you shoot your way through one dire situation after another to save the world as you launch an attack against a lunatic’s apocalyptic plans. 11 CLASSES WITH UNIQUE SKILLS > Customize and level up any of the 10 classes across solo play and team play modes. > Find the playstyle that suits you: Assault, Heavy, Recon, Sniper, Support, Bounty Hunter, Sapper, X1-Morph, Kommander, Marauder or Tracker. > Activate class-specific skills by earning and spending Skill Points. HIGH-POWERED ONLINE MULTIPLAYER > Watch players engaged in live online FPS battles and eSports competitions with all the great graphics you expect in the Spectator mode. > Epic guns-a-blazing team play in Squad vs. Squad matches. > Drop into Battle Royale mode and fight for survival with up to 70 players. > Talk to other players to plan your online multiplayer strategies and coordinate an attack in the Global and Squad Chats. > Top the individual and Squad leaderboards as you master your eSports skills. > Win free rewards and cool prizes in limited-time events. RANK UP > Accumulate XP and level up by playing solo play missions, team play matches, and Battle Royale. > Unlock higher-tier guns and other weapons by mastering lower-tier guns. > Customize the perfect weapon using a host of attachments and jump straight into the free game action. INTENSE SOLO PLAY CAMPAIGN > Engage in fast-paced story missions where the call will take you from Tokyo to Venice for a variety of first person shooter challenges. > Play the new Spec Ops missions for a real online FPS adrenaline rush. > Great graphics, music and voice performances perfectly adapted for a first person shooter game. HIGHLY CUSTOMIZABLE CONTROLS > Intuitive, highly customizable controls so you can play the game just the way you want. Modern Combat 5 requires an Internet connection. So if you’re ready for the online FPS of your dreams, dive into this unparalleled free game that takes online multiplayer to new heights. Perfect for anyone hungry for solo play first person shooter fun, team play eSports competition, or a thrilling Battle Royale challenge. This app allows you to purchase virtual items within the app and may contain third party advertisements that may redirect you to a third party site _____________________________________________ Join our Discord: https://discord.com/invite/moderncombat Visit our official site at http://gmlft.co/website_EN Check out the new blog at http://gmlft.co/central Don't forget to follow us on social media: Facebook: http://gmlft.co/SNS_FB_EN Twitter: http://gmlft.co/SNS_TW_EN Instagram: http://gmlft.co/GL_SNS_IG YouTube: http://gmlft.co/GL_SNS_YT Privacy Policy: http://www.gameloft.com/en-gb/privacy-notice Terms of Use: http://www.gameloft.com/en-gb/conditions-of-use End-User License Agreement: http://www.gameloft.com/en-gb/eula

About

Dead Effect 2

Engage in a console-quality sci-fi shooter experience with RPG elements. Explore an enticing storyline, develop your character, and upgrade a vast arsenal of weapons and gear. Enjoy stunning graphics and immersive gameplay for hours of campaign and special missions.

Highlights
  • Console-quality graphics and sound
  • Deep character development with RPG elements
  • Extensive weapon and gear upgrades
  • 20+ hours of campaign gameplay
  • Customizable controls and controller support
  • Immersive sci-fi storyline
Features
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“Dead Effect 2 is a gory and shiny gout of FPS action. It feels slick, and it looks absolutely stunning.” - PocketGamer "Dead Effect 2 is an outstanding first person shooter experience on iOS that is a must have." - Apple'N'Apps *IMPORTANT* Dead Effect 2 requires an iPad 3 (or newer), iPhone 5 (or newer), iPad Mini 2 (or newer), iPad Air. An Internet connection is required to play. Looking to push the boundaries of mobile gaming to another level, Dead Effect 2 is a console-quality action sci-fi shooter with RPG elements. Follow the enticing storyline, train and develop your character, collect and upgrade weapons, gear and high-tech body implants. Dead Effect 2 placed 2nd at the Very Big Indie Pitch contest at PG Connects Helsinki 2015. KEY FEATURES: CONSOLE-QUALITY GRAPHICS AND SOUND • breathtaking graphics using the latest Apple technology • realistic ragdoll effects and stunning environments • narrated by professional voice actors • atmospheric soundtrack and movie-quality sound effects RPG LAYER WITH DEEP CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT • 3 personas = 3 different personalities • character training and development • unique system of 100+ upgradable body implants and gear sets • 40+ upgradable weapons IMMERSIVE GAMEPLAY WITH CUSTOMIZABLE CONTROLS • 20+ hours of campaign gameplay and 10+ hours of special missions • elaborate system of achievements • full controller support • fully customizable on-screen controls Feel free to drop us a line at info@badflyinteractive.com, or catch up with our latest news on our official website or a social media channel of your choice: www.deadeffect2.com Facebook: Dead Effect Twitter: @DeadEffectGame YouTube: BadFly Interactive

Screenshots

Modern Combat 54 screens
Dead Effect 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Dead Effect 2 at none against Modern Combat 5's shown. Dead Effect 2 also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 52%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Modern Combat 5's advantage is ratings volume (198K vs 348) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Modern Combat 5 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Dead Effect 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Modern Combat 5 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Modern Combat 5 has 198K ratings behind it against 348, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 52% of Modern Combat 5's written reviews are positive against 72% of Dead Effect 2's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Modern Combat 5 ships an update every 3 months, Dead Effect 2 monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Modern Combat 5 versus Dead Effect 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterModern Combat 5Dead Effect 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (198K ratings) — better4.4 (348 ratings)
Positive reviews52.2% of reviews72.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings198K — better348
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2.5 GB2.9 GB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperGameloftBrainVault Games, LLC

Customer experience

Modern Combat 5

All ratings197,745 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral3.1%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews1,071 reviews
Positive52.2%
Neutral13.3%
Negative34.5%

Dead Effect 2

All ratings346 ratings
Positive83.5%
Neutral6.4%
Negative10.1%
Written reviews308 reviews
Positive72.4%
Neutral10.4%
Negative17.2%

User reviews

Modern Combat 5

From 198K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Dead Effect 2

From 348 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great graphics and gameplay
  • 👍 Engaging story and atmosphere
  • 🕹️ Smooth controls and responsive gameplay
  • 💎 Variety of weapons and upgrades

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Difficult progression without grinding or in-app purchases
  • 🔧 Bugs and glitches affecting gameplay experience
  • 🖥️ Lack of optimization for newer devices
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

Bugs and requests

Modern Combat 5

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Dead Effect 2

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Weapons and abilities not functioning properly
  • Crashes and freezes during gameplay
  • Progression blocking issues
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Co-op multiplayer mode
  • More frequent content updates
  • Better balancing of in-game economy
  • Full screen support for modern devices

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Modern Combat 5

One-time10
  • Supreme Victory Bundle$1.99
  • Supreme Hero Bundle$2.99
  • First-Class Captain's Pay$3.99
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  • Supreme Daily Credits Pack$3.99
  • Captain's Pay$4.99
  • BATTLE VAULT$4.99
  • Honorable Colonel's Savings$7.99
  • Colonel's Savings$9.99
  • Top-notch General's Cut$13.99
  • General's Cut$19.99
10 purchases

Dead Effect 2

One-time10
  • 60.000 credits$2.99
  • 150 crystals$2.99
  • Cyber Magic$3.99
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  • 150.000 credits$4.99
  • 375 crystals$4.99
  • Escape from Meridian$7.99
  • 400.000 credits$9.99
  • 1.000 crystals$9.99
  • 1.000.000 credits$19.99
  • 2.500 crystals$19.99

Questions

Is Modern Combat 5 free?
Modern Combat 5 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dead Effect 2 free?
Dead Effect 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Modern Combat 5 or Dead Effect 2?
Modern Combat 5 is rated higher. Modern Combat 5 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 198K ratings, while Dead Effect 2 averages 4.4 from 348 ratings.
Do Modern Combat 5 or Dead Effect 2 have ads?
Modern Combat 5 shows ads; Dead Effect 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Modern Combat 5 or Dead Effect 2?
Modern Combat 5 ships an update every 3 months, and Dead Effect 2 monthly. Most recently, Modern Combat 5 was updated on November 12, 2026 and Dead Effect 2 on November 11, 2026.

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