# Special Tactics vs BAD 2 BAD

The clearest difference is ads: Special Tactics at none against BAD 2 BAD's shown. Special Tactics also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). BAD 2 BAD's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 170). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Special Tactics sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and BAD 2 BAD sells 24 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BAD 2 BAD holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BAD 2 BAD has 1.4K ratings behind it against 170, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Special Tactics's written reviews are positive against 85% of BAD 2 BAD's.

Special Tactics ships an update fortnightly, BAD 2 BAD every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Special Tactics | BAD 2 BAD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (170 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/special-tactics/id867266659/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bad-2-bad-extinction/id1462739005/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 170 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 77.6% of reviews | **85.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 209 MB | 336 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Beast Mode Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/867266662) | [ChangHun Choo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1353265733) |

## What reviewers say

### Special Tactics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/special-tactics/id867266659)

Engage in intense tactical PvP battles with streamlined controls and strategic gameplay. Plan your approach, customize your loadout, and accomplish objectives across carefully crafted maps.

**Highlights:** Custom loadout selection, Strategic planning and objective accomplishment, Smoke grenades for line of sight blocking, Objective-based gameplay (bomb defuse/plant), Multiple classes and boosters, Real-time online PvP matches

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Pack #1 | Free | one-time |
| 5K of Gold | $3.99 | one-time |
| 30K of Gold | $19.99 | one-time |
| 150K of Gold | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Deep tactical and strategic gameplay
- 💰 Free-to-play with fair monetization
- ⚡ Fast matchmaking system
- 🎯 Well-balanced weapons and classes
- 🧠 Requires thoughtful planning and decision-making

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👥 Declining player base and matchmaking issues
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability problems
- 📱 Compatibility issues with certain iPhone models
- 🔴 Gore content without toggle option
- 💸 Paywall for campaign and survival modes

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch with GameCenter connection
- Crashes during multiplayer matches and loading screens
- Unresponsive UI panels and command execution
- Training missions not functioning properly
- Audio cutting out mid-game

**Requested features**

- Campaign mode (free or lower price)
- Survival mode with customizable difficulty
- Character customization and cosmetics
- Additional multiplayer game modes (2v2, 3v3, CTF, TDM)
- More maps and diverse level designs


### BAD 2 BAD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bad-2-bad-extinction/id1462739005)

Engage in a futuristic war against diverse enemy forces in this open-world survival game. Customize characters and weapons, form your own special force, and utilize advanced combat tactics including AI and drones to achieve victory.

**Highlights:** Open-world survival gameplay, Character and weapon customization, Form and grow your troops, Futuristic combat with AI and drones, Diverse enemy forces with unique characteristics, Randomly generated maps and sub missions

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

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gear Package Set | $1.99 | one-time |
| Legendary M4A1 <AR+100> | $3.99 | one-time |
| Legendary M249 <MG+100> | $3.99 | one-time |
| Legendary HK416 <AR+100> | $3.99 | one-time |
| Legendary P90 <SMG+100> | $3.99 | one-time |
| Legendary AK-47 <AR+100> | $3.99 | one-time |
| Legendary M82 <SR+100> | $3.99 | one-time |
| Legendary AA-12 <SG+100> | $3.99 | one-time |
| Legendary MP7A2 <SMG+100> | $3.99 | one-time |
| Start Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dual Harvest | $5.99 | one-time |
| SSG. Isabella Fox | $6.99 | one-time |
| SFC. Dongmyung Jang | $6.99 | one-time |
| 2LT. Mia Heinz | $6.99 | one-time |
| Gobu al Paca | $8.99 | one-time |
| EXO-Dark Blue | $9.99 | one-time |
| 100 DIAMONDS | $9.99 | one-time |
| LTG. Alex Lyon | $10.99 | one-time |
| Commander Chief | $12.99 | one-time |
| EXO-Backpack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Sergeant | $13.99 | one-time |
| Chris Howard | $14.99 | one-time |
| 200 DIAMONDS | $19.99 | one-time |
| EXO-Backpack+ | $21.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 💡 Interesting furry characters
- 🔒 Robust weapon customization
- 👍 Enjoyable story and missions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🕹️ Clunky controls and targeting
- ⏱️ Slow progression and gold earning

**Reported bugs**

- Loading screen freezes
- Inventory screen issues
- Crashes when entering certain areas
- Disappearing weapons after merging

**Requested features**

- More playable character options
- Improved AI for squad members
- Offline mode or reduced online dependency
- Controller support
- Expanded weapon and gear selection


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Special Tactics free?

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

### Is BAD 2 BAD free?

BAD 2 BAD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Special Tactics or BAD 2 BAD?

BAD 2 BAD is rated higher. Special Tactics averages 4.5 out of 5 from 170 ratings, while BAD 2 BAD averages 4.8 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Special Tactics or BAD 2 BAD have ads?

BAD 2 BAD shows ads; Special Tactics does not.

### Which is updated more often, Special Tactics or BAD 2 BAD?

Special Tactics ships an update fortnightly, and BAD 2 BAD every 2 months. Most recently, Special Tactics was updated on October 23, 2026 and BAD 2 BAD 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.*