# Modern Combat 5 vs Combat Master Mobile

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 52%). 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.

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.

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: 52% of Modern Combat 5's written reviews are positive against 66% of Combat Master Mobile's.

Modern Combat 5 ships an update every 3 months, Combat Master Mobile every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Modern Combat 5 | Combat Master Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (198K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modern-combat-5/id656176278/reviews) | **[4.7 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/combat-master-mobile/id1598639131/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **198K** | 27K |
| Positive reviews | 52.1% of reviews | **65.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2.5 GB | 2.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Gameloft](https://appshunter.io/developer/282764297) | [Alfa Bravo Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1484934456) |

## 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


### Combat Master Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/combat-master-mobile/id1598639131)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Desert Cobra Master Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Vixen Weapons Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Phoenix Rise Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hype Racer Master Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Red Storm Master Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass Season 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Skull Face Master Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass 10 Tiers | $5.99 | one-time |
| Polar Star Master Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Rider Master Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Wolverine Master Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Street Fighter Master Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass +10 Tiers | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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)


## Frequently asked 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?

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

### 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 October 27, 2026 and Combat Master Mobile on October 27, 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.*