# Firefight vs REDCON

Firefight and REDCON both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 79% of Firefight's written reviews are positive against 63% of REDCON's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Firefight sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and REDCON sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Firefight against 4.3 for REDCON. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.1K and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Firefight's written reviews are positive against 63% of REDCON's.

Firefight ships an update every 2 weeks, REDCON monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Firefight | REDCON |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firefight-ww2/id883314282/reviews) | **[4.3 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redcon/id1091375305/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | **79.2% of reviews** | 62.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 902 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sean O'Connor](https://appshunter.io/developer/305324345) | [David Peroutka](https://appshunter.io/developer/317379085) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### REDCON

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redcon/id1091375305)

Command your fortress in a perpetual war, managing resources and directing troops to defend against enemies and achieve objectives. Strategize with active pause, customize your base, and deploy a vast arsenal to conquer your foes.

**Highlights:** Build and customize battle fortress, Use Active Pause for strategic orders, Command vast arsenal of weapons, Manage ammo, power, and manpower, Replay levels and farm perks, Infiltrate, Annihilate, or grind targets

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| REDCON 2+ | $1.99 | one-time |
| REDCON 1+ | $1.99 | one-time |
| REDCON 1++ | $3.99 | one-time |
| REDCON 3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| REDCON 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| REDCON 1 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Unique and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Well-designed user interface
- 💡 Interesting story and world-building
- 🚀 Challenging but rewarding experience
- 👍 Satisfying progression and sense of accomplishment

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall to access full game content
- 🐛 Difficulty spikes and unbalanced levels
- 🔒 Limited replay value after completing campaign
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and technical issues

**Reported bugs**

- Restore purchases not working
- Inconsistent enemy AI behavior
- Graphical glitches on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- Sandbox/custom level editor
- Difficulty options or customization
- Ability to replay completed levels
- Expanded story and additional campaigns


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Firefight free?

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

### Is REDCON free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Firefight or REDCON?

REDCON is rated higher. Firefight averages 4.3 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while REDCON averages 4.3 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Firefight or REDCON have ads?

Neither Firefight nor REDCON shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Firefight or REDCON?

Firefight ships an update every 2 weeks, and REDCON monthly. Most recently, Firefight was updated on October 20, 2026 and REDCON on October 21, 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.*