Comparison

Modern Combat 5 vs Combat Master Mobile

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

Combat Master Mobile

Experience intense, fast-paced multiplayer gunfights with next-gen AAA graphics and performance. This FPS focuses on skill-based gameplay with no auto-fire or pay-to-win mechanics. Enjoy customizable controls, diverse maps, and fluid parkour movements.

Highlights
  • Fast-paced gunfights
  • Next-gen AAA graphics
  • Skill-based gameplay (no auto-fire)
  • No pay-to-win mechanics
  • Customizable controls
  • Parkour movements
  • Offline mode
Features
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Join fast-paced action-packed combat. Play Combat Master -- the ultimate FPS experience on your mobile. Next-gen multiplayer gunfight. Next-level performance. And a whole lot more. Whether you're a tactical professional, or simply love the tactical aesthetic, Combat Master provides a shooter gameplay that focus on the quality and innovation you're looking for. NEXT LEVEL PERFORMANCE The world’s fastest FPS on Mobile. Exceptional performance with outstanding AAA graphics. - Lightning-speed loading time, get to action in seconds! - Optimization for low-end and top-tier devices with various settings available for customization. - Long playtime with no device heating and best battary life optimizations. THE ULTIMATE MULTIPLAYER EXPERIENCE - No auto-fire, no aim-snap! - No lootboxes, no money-pulling mechanics. - No advertisements. Completely Ads-free. - No advantage for paying users, everyone's equal. - No "every-day update" downloads. Fully customizable Controls and Interface. Offline Mode. Various Maps with vertical gameplay, close-quarter or ranged combat. NEXT-GEN GUNFIGHT Super fast paced gunfight. Parkour Jumps, Slides, Climbs. Throwing Knives. AAA-grade Animations. Impressive Arsenal. NETWORK BREAKTHROUGH AAA-grade network tech with dedicated regional servers, low ping and optimized traffic usage. Made by true enthusiasts with special love for firearms and gaming comunity. No corporates, we are building Combat Master together with you. See you in game! GL HF, Alfa Bravo Inc Team

Screenshots

Modern Combat 54 screens
Combat Master Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Combat Master Mobile at every 3 weeks against Modern Combat 5's every 3 months. Combat Master Mobile also leads on review sentiment (66% vs 50%). Modern Combat 5's advantage is ratings volume (198K vs 27K) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 11 one-off in-app purchases and Combat Master Mobile sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Modern Combat 5 against 4.7 for Combat Master Mobile. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Modern Combat 5 has 198K ratings behind it against 27K, 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 66% of Combat Master Mobile's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Modern Combat 5 ships an update every 3 months, Combat Master Mobile every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Modern Combat 5 versus Combat Master Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterModern Combat 5Combat Master Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (198K ratings)4.7 (27K ratings)
Positive reviews50.3% of reviews65.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings198K — better27K
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size2.5 GB2.1 GB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperGameloftAlfa Bravo Inc.

Customer experience

Modern Combat 5

All ratings197,745 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral3.1%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews650 reviews
Positive50.3%
Neutral12.3%
Negative37.4%

Combat Master Mobile

All ratings27,177 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral2.6%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews715 reviews
Positive65.6%
Neutral10.6%
Negative23.8%

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

Combat Master Mobile

From 27K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth and fast-paced gameplay
  • 🔥 Impressive graphics and animations
  • 👍 Customizable controls and HUD
  • 💯 Offline bot mode for practice
  • 🤑 Reasonable in-app purchases

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
  • 🔍 Lack of map variety and small map sizes
  • 🔫 Weapon balance concerns (overpowered explosives)
  • 🤖 Overpowered AI bots
  • 🕹️ Clunky and unintuitive controls

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

Combat Master Mobile

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inconsistent hit registration and damage
  • Spawning issues leading to instant deaths
  • Reloading and camera issues during movement
  • Glitches and visual bugs on certain maps

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more game modes (Search and Destroy, Hardpoint, etc.)
  • Implement difficulty settings for bot matches
  • Introduce weapon camos and progression system
  • Add controller support for better precision
  • Expand the weapon selection (include Assault Rifles)

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Modern Combat 5

One-time11
  • 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
  • Commander’s Stash$49.99
14 purchases

Combat Master Mobile

One-time14
  • Desert Cobra Master Pack$0.99
  • Vixen Weapons Pack$1.99
  • Starter Pack$1.99
Show 11 more
  • Phoenix Rise Pack$2.99
  • Hype Racer Master Pack$3.99
  • Red Storm Master Pack$4.99
  • Battle Pass Season 1$4.99
  • Skull Face Master Pack$4.99
  • Battle Pass 10 Tiers$5.99
  • Polar Star Master Pack$5.99
  • Rider Master Pack$5.99
  • Wolverine Master Pack$5.99
  • Street Fighter Master Pack$5.99
  • Battle Pass +10 Tiers3 variants$6.99

Questions

Is Modern Combat 5 free?
Modern Combat 5 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Combat Master Mobile free?
Combat Master Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Modern Combat 5 or Combat Master Mobile?
Modern Combat 5 and Combat Master Mobile are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 198K and 27K ratings respectively.
Do Modern Combat 5 or Combat Master Mobile have ads?
Both Modern Combat 5 and Combat Master Mobile show ads.
Which is updated more often, Modern Combat 5 or Combat Master Mobile?
Modern Combat 5 ships an update every 3 months, and Combat Master Mobile every 3 weeks. Most recently, Modern Combat 5 was updated on September 25, 2026 and Combat Master Mobile on September 25, 2026.

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