# Modern Combat 5 vs Asphalt Xtreme

The clearest difference is ads: Asphalt Xtreme at none against Modern Combat 5's shown. Modern Combat 5's advantage is ratings volume (198K vs 13K) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Modern Combat 5 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Asphalt Xtreme sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per month. 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 Asphalt Xtreme. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Modern Combat 5 has 198K ratings behind it against 13K, 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 54% of Asphalt Xtreme's.

Modern Combat 5 ships an update every 3 months, Asphalt Xtreme every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Modern Combat 5 | Asphalt Xtreme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (198K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modern-combat-5/id656176278/reviews) | **[4.7 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asphalt-xtreme/id1590574622/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **198K** | 13K |
| Positive reviews | 52.2% of reviews | **53.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2.5 GB | 1.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Gameloft](https://appshunter.io/developer/282764297) | [Netflix, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/363590054) |

## 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


### Asphalt Xtreme

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asphalt-xtreme/id1590574622)

Experience extreme off-road racing across diverse global locations. Choose from a variety of powerful vehicles and customize them to dominate. Compete against up to eight players in thrilling free-for-alls and conquer numerous career events and challenges.

**Highlights:** Extreme off-road racing, Diverse vehicle selection, Global race locations, Multiplayer free-for-alls, Vehicle customization and upgrades, Multiple game modes and challenges

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Netflix Standard Plan | $19.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 🎮 Fun and addictive
- 💸 No microtransactions
- 🎉 Glad the game is back

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and sync issues
- 🕹️ Poor controller support
- 🕰️ Grindy progression
- 💰 Difficult to upgrade cars
- 🤖 Unfair AI opponents

**Reported bugs**

- Sync issues with limited time events
- Game progress/data loss
- Steering/control issues after updates
- Compatibility problems on newer devices

**Requested features**

- Add controller support
- Improve progression system
- Expand car selection
- Fix limited time event sync issues
- Optimize for older devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Modern Combat 5 free?

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

### Is Asphalt Xtreme free?

Asphalt Xtreme is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Modern Combat 5 or Asphalt Xtreme?

Asphalt Xtreme is rated higher. Modern Combat 5 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 198K ratings, while Asphalt Xtreme averages 4.7 from 13K ratings.

### Do Modern Combat 5 or Asphalt Xtreme have ads?

Modern Combat 5 shows ads; Asphalt Xtreme does not.

### Which is updated more often, Modern Combat 5 or Asphalt Xtreme?

Modern Combat 5 ships an update every 3 months, and Asphalt Xtreme every 2 months. Most recently, Modern Combat 5 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Asphalt Xtreme on November 1, 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.*