Comparison

Modern Combat 5 vs DEAD TRIGGER 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 TRIGGER 2

Engage in a thrilling zombie apocalypse FPS adventure. Build a hideout, recruit specialists, and battle through diverse war scenarios with a vast arsenal of weapons and gadgets. Experience console-quality graphics and precise controls in this action-packed shooter.

Highlights
  • Build and manage a personal hideout
  • Explore 10 regions and 33 battlefields
  • Over 600 gameplay scenarios
  • Unlock 70+ gun weapons
  • Utilize melee weapons and gadgets
  • Weekly tournaments
Features
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* Over 100 Million downloads * * Award-winning Non-Stop FPS Action Zombie Shooter * Get ready for the assault: It is time for you to rise up and fight for your survival in a zombie apocalypse in this heart-stopping First Person Shooter (FPS) adventure! ▶ Build your personal Hideout and meet the Gunsmith, Scientist, Smuggler, Medic, and Engineer. ▶ Unlock 10 regions and plan a strategy for 33 different battlefields. Save the world! ▶ More than 600 gameplay war scenarios and intensive storytelling campaigns. ▶ More than 70 types of gun weapons. It was never so easy to kill Zombies! Wipe out the zombie hordes in a variety of imaginative ways. This Zombie FPS shooter is full of evil action! ▶ Choose between a touch control or an enhanced virtual joystick. Best FPS controls ever! ▶ Use brutal melee weapons like the Wrench, Bats, Hammers, Katana, Chainsaw, Swords, Machetes! ▶ Powerful Pistols, Rifles, SMG, Miniguns, Rocket launchers, Shotguns to even experimental weapons! ▶ Fun and entertaining gadgets from Mines, Turrets to lethal Chickens! *Every week new Tournaments in the beautiful Arenas. Kills Zombies with style. * At DECA Games we’ve always challenged ourselves to push the boundaries on mobile devices, and we’re proud of our console quality FPS shooter games. From cutting edge graphics to our precise FPS control system, over 240 million players worldwide have been blown away by our innovative approach and dedication to quality. We are the best developer who is developing FPS action shooting games for mobile since 2010.

Screenshots

Modern Combat 54 screens
DEAD TRIGGER 24 screens

Verdict

The call

Modern Combat 5 and DEAD TRIGGER 2 both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 73% of DEAD TRIGGER 2's written reviews are positive against 50% of Modern Combat 5's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 DEAD TRIGGER 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Modern Combat 5 against 4.7 for DEAD TRIGGER 2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 198K and 112K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Modern Combat 5's written reviews are positive against 73% of DEAD TRIGGER 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Modern Combat 5 ships an update every 3 months, DEAD TRIGGER 2 every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Modern Combat 5 versus DEAD TRIGGER 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterModern Combat 5DEAD TRIGGER 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (198K ratings)4.7 (112K ratings)
Positive reviews50.3% of reviews73.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings198K — better112K
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size2.5 GB1.1 GB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperGameloftDeca Games EOOD

Customer experience

Modern Combat 5

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

DEAD TRIGGER 2

All ratings111,666 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral3.6%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews1,206 reviews
Positive73.1%
Neutral9.5%
Negative17.5%

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 TRIGGER 2

From 112K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent gameplay
  • 👍 Great graphics
  • 👍 Smooth controls
  • 🔒 No pay-to-win mechanics
  • 👍 Engaging campaign

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes when getting blueprints
  • ⏱️ Long upgrade/wait times
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🔁 Repetitive missions
  • 🚫 Lack of new content after certain progress

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 TRIGGER 2

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on certain missions (e.g. 'Can't Touch This' in China)
  • Inability to close blueprint screens on iPhone X
  • Disappearing campaign missions after reaching certain tech level

Requested features

5 requests
  • More campaign missions and story content
  • Character customization options
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Offline play
  • Reduced upgrade/wait times

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
10 purchases

DEAD TRIGGER 2

One-time10
  • Fist of Gold$2.99
  • Pocket Money$2.99
  • Startup Pack$2.99
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  • Permanent Money Booster$2.99
  • Pot of Gold$4.99
  • Payoff$4.99
  • Area 51 Pack$8.99
  • Small Fortune$9.99
  • Trust Fund$9.99
  • Gold Bath$19.99

Questions

Is Modern Combat 5 free?
Modern Combat 5 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DEAD TRIGGER 2 free?
DEAD TRIGGER 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Modern Combat 5 or DEAD TRIGGER 2?
Modern Combat 5 and DEAD TRIGGER 2 are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 198K and 112K ratings respectively.
Do Modern Combat 5 or DEAD TRIGGER 2 have ads?
Both Modern Combat 5 and DEAD TRIGGER 2 show ads.
Which is updated more often, Modern Combat 5 or DEAD TRIGGER 2?
Modern Combat 5 ships an update every 3 months, and DEAD TRIGGER 2 every 6 weeks. Most recently, Modern Combat 5 was updated on September 24, 2026 and DEAD TRIGGER 2 on September 24, 2026.

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