# Arma Tactics vs Firefight

The clearest difference is price: Firefight at Free against Arma Tactics's $4.99. Firefight also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.0) and review sentiment (79% vs 45%). Arma Tactics's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Firefight is free to download; Arma Tactics costs $4.99 up front. Firefight sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Arma Tactics asks for nothing beyond the download.

Firefight holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Firefight has 2.1K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Arma Tactics's written reviews are positive against 79% of Firefight's.

Arma Tactics ships an update every 2 months, Firefight every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Arma Tactics | Firefight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.0 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arma-tactics/id691987312/reviews) | **[4.3 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firefight-ww2/id883314282/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 45.2% of reviews | **79.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 666 MB | 902 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Bohemia Interactive a.s.](https://appshunter.io/developer/410378283) | [Sean O'Connor](https://appshunter.io/developer/305324345) |

## What reviewers say

### Arma Tactics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arma-tactics/id691987312)

Experience turn-based close-combat strategy on mobile. Control a four-member Special Forces team, employing stealth or direct tactics to overcome diverse enemies. Enjoy highly replayable missions with unlockable weapons and campaigns.

**Highlights:** Turn-based close-combat strategy, Control a four-member Special Forces team, Stealth and direct combat options, Story-driven and generated missions, Unlockable weapons and campaigns, High replayability

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 💡 Interesting tactical gameplay
- 👍 Enjoyable experience
- 🕹️ Challenging but rewarding

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Camera issues and limited visibility
- 🕹️ Clunky and unintuitive controls
- 🕰️ Slow and unresponsive at times
- 🤖 Weak enemy AI

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes during mission loading
- Enemies shooting through walls
- Inability to complete certain missions
- Disappearing medkits and gear
- Unresponsive and buggy movement

**Requested features**

- More weapons and equipment options
- Improved camera controls and zooming
- Difficulty settings and customization
- Multiplayer and co-op modes
- More diverse and engaging missions


### Firefight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firefight-ww2/id883314282)

Experience World War II combat with unparalleled detail. This real-time simulation game features realistic physics for vehicles, individually modeled soldiers with vital stats, and dynamic squad interactions. Call in artillery support and engage in strategic battles against sophisticated AI or other players online.

**Highlights:** Realistic tank physics and movement, 3D modeled ballistics and ricochets, Individual soldier stats (rank, health, fatigue), Dynamic squad AI for ammo and medical support, Call-in off-board artillery support, Multiplayer versus AI or friends online

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Autoire-Saint-Martin | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bléneau Railway Station | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remilly Town | $2.99 | one-time |
| Trichon Canal | $2.99 | one-time |
| Launois Valley | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hill 112 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Villers-Bocage | $2.99 | one-time |
| Russian Tanks | $4.99 | one-time |
| Western Front Maps | $9.99 | one-time |
| Eastern Front maps | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pacific Front Maps | $9.99 | one-time |
| Modern City Maps | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Constantly updated
- 👍 Detailed and immersive
- 🚀 Excellent replay value
- 👍 Realistic combat simulation
- 👍 Impressive attention to detail

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Tank AI issues
- 🐛 Troops not responsive to orders
- 🐛 Visibility issues with terrain
- 🔒 Paywall for most content

**Reported bugs**

- Tanks turning away from targets
- Troops not moving under fire
- Inability to see hidden enemies
- Inconsistent unit performance

**Requested features**

- Defensive missions
- Sandbox/custom battle mode
- Medic/support units
- Expanded campaigns (Eastern Front, Pacific, etc.)
- Multiplayer functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Arma Tactics free?

Arma Tactics costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Firefight free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Arma Tactics or Firefight?

Firefight is rated higher. Arma Tactics averages 3.0 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Firefight averages 4.3 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do Arma Tactics or Firefight have ads?

Neither Arma Tactics nor Firefight shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Arma Tactics or Firefight?

Arma Tactics ships an update every 2 months, and Firefight every 2 weeks. Most recently, Arma Tactics was updated on October 29, 2026 and Firefight on October 29, 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.*