# Modern Combat 5 vs Frontline Commando

The clearest difference is ads: Frontline Commando at none against Modern Combat 5's shown. Frontline Commando also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 52%) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 13.0). Modern Combat 5's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (198K vs 1.9K). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Modern Combat 5 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Frontline Commando sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Modern Combat 5 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Modern Combat 5 has 198K ratings behind it against 1.9K, 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 67% of Frontline Commando's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Modern Combat 5 ships an update every 3 months, Frontline Commando every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Modern Combat 5 | Frontline Commando |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (198K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modern-combat-5/id656176278/reviews)** | [4.3 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frontline-commando-ww2-shooter/id794528098/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **198K** | 1.9K |
| Positive reviews | 52.1% of reviews | **66.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2.5 GB | 201 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Gameloft](https://appshunter.io/developer/282764297) | [Glu Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/284419051) |

## 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


### Frontline Commando

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frontline-commando-ww2-shooter/id794528098)

Experience intense World War II combat across Europe. Engage in challenging missions, utilize powerful weaponry, and lead Allied forces to victory. Master various combat roles and advance through historical battlefields.

**Highlights:** Historic warfare campaigns, Challenging mission objectives, Powerful weaponry arsenal, Stellar graphics and environments, Assault, Sharpshooter, Rocket Launcher missions

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bonus Energy | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Gold Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gold Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Gold Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Gold Package | $19.99 | one-time |
| Huge Gold Package | $24.99 | one-time |
| XL Gold Package | $29.99 | one-time |
| Huge Gold Package | $49.99 | one-time |
| Massive Gold Package | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great graphics
- 👍 Fun gameplay
- 🎮 Enjoyable shooter experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔒 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- ⏰ Energy system limits playtime

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to progress past certain levels
- Missions not loading properly
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- More free weapons and upgrades
- Additional levels and missions
- Improved progression system
- Offline play option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Modern Combat 5 free?

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

### Is Frontline Commando free?

Frontline Commando is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Modern Combat 5 or Frontline Commando?

Modern Combat 5 is rated higher. Modern Combat 5 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 198K ratings, while Frontline Commando averages 4.3 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do Modern Combat 5 or Frontline Commando have ads?

Modern Combat 5 shows ads; Frontline Commando does not.

### Which is updated more often, Modern Combat 5 or Frontline Commando?

Modern Combat 5 ships an update every 3 months, and Frontline Commando every 6 weeks. Most recently, Modern Combat 5 was updated on October 21, 2026 and Frontline Commando on October 20, 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.*