# Modern Combat 5 vs Rogue Star

The clearest difference is ads: Rogue Star at none against Modern Combat 5's shown. Rogue Star also leads on iOS requirement (8.4 vs 13.0). Modern Combat 5's advantage is ratings volume (198K vs 36) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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 Rogue Star sells 4 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 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Modern Combat 5 has 198K ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 52% and 51% positive.

Modern Combat 5 ships an update every 3 months, Rogue Star every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Modern Combat 5 | Rogue Star |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (198K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modern-combat-5/id656176278/reviews)** | [4.4 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rogue-star/id914339023/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **198K** | 36 |
| Positive reviews | **52.1% of reviews** | 51.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2.5 GB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **8.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Gameloft](https://appshunter.io/developer/282764297) | [RedBreast Studio Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/914339026) |

## 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


### Rogue Star

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rogue-star/id914339023)

Engage in intense space combat against pirates and other pilots. Make moral choices, upgrade your ship, and gamble for profit in a dangerous star system. Can you survive and become an ace?

**Highlights:** Intense space combat, Moral choice system (good or evil), Buy and upgrade new ships, Open new trade routes, High-stake cargo auctions, Explore dangerous star systems

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Credits Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Credits Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Credits Bundle Large | $4.99 | one-time |
| Credits Bundle Extra Large | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Charming visuals and art style
- 🎶 Excellent soundtrack
- 👍 Engaging space combat
- 🤖 Interesting alien characters and dialogue

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Extremely difficult early game
- 🚢 Unbalanced ship progression
- 🔁 Repetitive mission structure
- 🐛 Crashes and save file issues
- 🤯 Steep learning curve

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes when loading saved game
- Graphical glitches and screen stuttering
- Inability to complete certain missions

**Requested features**

- More ship customization options
- Ability to land on planets and explore
- Expanded mission variety
- Difficulty settings
- Improved controls and sensitivity options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Modern Combat 5 free?

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

### Is Rogue Star free?

Rogue Star is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Modern Combat 5 or Rogue Star?

Modern Combat 5 is rated higher. Modern Combat 5 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 198K ratings, while Rogue Star averages 4.4 from 36 ratings.

### Do Modern Combat 5 or Rogue Star have ads?

Modern Combat 5 shows ads; Rogue Star does not.

### Which is updated more often, Modern Combat 5 or Rogue Star?

Modern Combat 5 ships an update every 3 months, and Rogue Star every 5 months. Most recently, Modern Combat 5 was updated on October 23, 2026 and Rogue Star on October 7, 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.*