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Head-to-head

Modern Strike Online vs Call of Duty®

Modern Strike Online 4.7★ · Free + IAP 60
Winner Call of Duty®
Call of Duty® 4.7★ · Free + IAP 75

Call of Duty Mobile offers a more polished and less 'pay-to-win' experience, despite its own issues with updates and matchmaking, making it the better choice for most players.

Full reviews: Modern Strike Online · Call of Duty®

Modern Strike Online is praised for being fun and realistic, but is heavily criticized for its 'pay-to-win' mechanics, excessive ads, and technical issues. Call of Duty Mobile, while also having 'pay-to-win' elements and update problems, generally offers better graphics and a more immersive experience, with a larger player base.

Head to head

Features and Gameplay edge: Call of Duty®R2R6R8R10
Modern Strike Online Modern Strike Online is described as fun and realistic, with good map selections for mobile R2R8. However, many users complain about clunky controls, lack of a campaign, and the absence of controller support, despite claims of having it R10R12R25R40. Some also wish for better graphics and more game modes R6.
Call of Duty® Call of Duty Mobile is highly praised for its graphics and overall experience, with many calling it the 'best mobile game' R62. It offers various game modes, though some users desire more original maps and updates to modes like Zombies . Controller support is available, but some users find playing with a controller harder than touch controls .
Ease of Use and User Experience tieR4R9R18R21
Modern Strike Online Users of Modern Strike Online frequently report issues with excessive pop-up offers after every match, which they find overwhelming and disruptive R9R18R21R42. There are also complaints about unfair matchmaking, where lower-level players are paired with much higher-level ones R4.
Call of Duty® Call of Duty Mobile users experience issues with frequent updates and long download times . Matchmaking is a significant concern, with many players feeling they are constantly paired with bots or weak teammates against 'sweats' or modded accounts, leading to frustrating and unbalanced games .
Reliability and Performance tieR15R16R19R22
Modern Strike Online Modern Strike Online suffers from significant technical problems, including frequent logging out, lagging, glitches, and issues with updates not being available or the game not launching R15R16R19R22. Some users also report issues with accounts and lost purchases after updates .
Call of Duty® Call of Duty Mobile also has reliability issues, with users reporting lagging, screen buffering, and crashes, especially in Battle Royale mode . Login failures and problems with updates are also mentioned .
Price and Value (Free vs. Paid) edge: Call of Duty®R1R3R10R13
Modern Strike Online Modern Strike Online is heavily criticized as 'pay to win' R1R3R10R13. Users feel forced to spend money to upgrade weapons and armor to compete, with some expensive items like a '£100 bow' guaranteeing wins R3R13R18R42. Players who have spent money sometimes find their purchases nullified by updates .
Call of Duty® Call of Duty Mobile also faces accusations of being 'pay to win' and expensive, especially for mythical items . Users feel there's no way to earn 'better' weapons without paying . However, some players appreciate the ability to earn COD points through team building .
Support and Community tieR22R28R31R34
Modern Strike Online Modern Strike Online users report issues with updates not being available or working, leading to an inability to play R22R28R31R34. There's also a request for an in-game function to report cheaters .
Call of Duty® Call of Duty Mobile users complain about bans for leaving matches, even accidentally . There are also concerns about a lack of action against hackers and poor optimization with updates . Some users find the new updates unnecessary and dislike changes to the format .
Pick Modern Strike Online if

you are looking for a simple, realistic-feeling shooter and don't mind frequent in-app purchase prompts or potential 'pay-to-win' elements R8.

Pick Call of Duty® if

you prioritize high-quality graphics and a more immersive, established FPS experience, and are willing to tolerate occasional lagging, update issues, and 'pay-to-win' aspects R62.

Evidence note: Both apps are free with in-app purchases, and both face significant criticism regarding 'pay-to-win' mechanics. Call of Duty Mobile has a much larger review volume, indicating a broader user base.

Frequently asked

Which game has better graphics?
Call of Duty Mobile is widely praised for its superior graphics and overall visual experience, with users stating you 'can’t compare the graphics with other games' R62. Modern Strike Online's graphics are considered decent for a free mobile FPS, but not the best R35.
Do these games support controllers?
Call of Duty Mobile supports controllers, though some users find touch controls easier . Modern Strike Online users report that controller support is advertised but often does not work, making gameplay less enjoyable for those who prefer controllers R12R25R40R60.
Are these games 'pay to win'?
Both games are frequently described as 'pay to win' by users R1R13. Modern Strike Online is particularly criticized for expensive weapon upgrades and items that can 'one shot' opponents R3R13R42. Call of Duty Mobile also has 'better' weapons that are often only accessible through payment .
Which game has more issues with ads or pop-ups?
Modern Strike Online is noted for having an excessive number of in-game pop-ups and offers after every match, which many users find overwhelming and annoying R9R18R21R42. Call of Duty Mobile reviews do not mention a similar problem with intrusive ads or pop-ups.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R2] Modern Strike Online 5/5 · US Bryce: Best game ever😎
  2. [R6] Modern Strike Online 3/5 · US Mejorar: Mejorar la jugabilidad los mapas y más modos de juego más su realista
  3. [R8] Modern Strike Online 5/5 · US Best game: I would recommend your 13 year-old playlist if they like to battle with guns
  4. [R10] Modern Strike Online 2/5 · US Here’s a real review.: This game honestly is extremely average. Previews don’t show anything of what the gameplay is. There is no campaign. It’s extremely pay to win and controls are clunky even for a mobile game.
  5. [R4] Modern Strike Online 2/5 · US Unfair matches: I’m only a level 45 player and keep getting paired with players in the high 60’s. I refuse to pay to play. I had more fun working up to this level but now find the matches impossible to play and advance.
  6. [R9] Modern Strike Online 3/5 · US To many offers: After every match it’s offer after offer and I have to exit each offer to start the match.
  7. [R18] Modern Strike Online 3/5 · US Fun but…: Game is fun but a lot of in game pop ups/sales and then you have the people who must get paid to play because it really comes down to how much money you can spend. Add/reduce costs for in game purchases and I’ll spend real money. I cant justify spending $50 for a gun…on a game…on my phone.
  8. [R21] Modern Strike Online 3/5 · US To many pop ups!: I finally finished a game and I saw a pop up I closed it and another one over and over again and it was so overwhelming
  9. [R15] Modern Strike Online 3/5 · US Glitches: When I was playing the game unfortunately it keeps logging me out of the whole game! On my apple iPad
  10. [R16] Modern Strike Online 1/5 · US Was great until: Was good until I got a rental item and couldn’t get off the screen does anyone have a solution
  11. [R19] Modern Strike Online 1/5 · US Worst than pineapple on pizza: This game is horrible I tried to move kept lagging again and again I tried to shoot and I needed to zoom in 2 times and My screen was moving faster than light+sound combined and I deleted it wrist game ever
  12. [R22] Modern Strike Online 1/5 · US Update: Không tải game được
  13. [R1] Modern Strike Online 1/5 · US I just can say on thing about this game man: Pay to win
  14. [R3] Modern Strike Online 3/5 · US Fun, But…: Its alot of fun, but its pricey to even upgrade to new weapons.
  15. [R13] Modern Strike Online 1/5 · US Pay to win: when I start playing the game, it seems really cool but the more rounds I played two more times and I realize i’m getting one shot then I realize there are these guns that you have to pay to get and they are insane and I try winning, but I can’t because the guns can just one shot anyone who tries to go near them so I upgraded my gun to max everything and I was still being one shotted t
  16. [R28] Modern Strike Online 1/5 · US Lỗi: Game không cho cập nhật phiên bản mới.
  17. [R31] Modern Strike Online 1/5 · US Bad: Donest work says it has to update and take me to the Apple Store, but just open it doesn’t say update
  18. [R34] Modern Strike Online 1/5 · US Garbage: Downloaded after Infinity Ops died, very disappointed. Lags, glitches, and now says I need to update, but no update available. Don’t bother. Shame they killed a good game for this ad laden garbage.
  19. [R35] Modern Strike Online 5/5 · US Really good: It’s doesn’t have the bet graphics but most free mobile fps games aren’t the best graphics if u like cod mobile then u will like this l. It’s not hard but not super easy really funnn
  20. [R62] Call of Duty® 5/5 · US Why Call of Duty Mobile is the best mobile game?: Cal of Duty Mobile is the best mobile game because you can’t compare the graphics with other games, and the experience is very good, and other things that makes this games the best mobile game ever.
  21. [R12] Modern Strike Online 3/5 · US ?: Wish I can play my black bone game controller so I’m not saying this is a bad game. I feel like it’ll make it more easy for me playing it.
  22. [R25] Modern Strike Online 1/5 · US No Controller support: Without the support of a controller gameplay on here is just not fun. Touch screen controls doesn’t give you an immersive experience like a controller does. Analog is better and the precision is better too. Supposedly this game supports controller support however, that’s not the case. No controller support is present which makes the game not worth playing l. Codm stays on to
  23. [R40] Modern Strike Online 1/5 · US No game controllers: Guys, I tried to play this with my controller and it wouldn’t work and there’s so many other games that you can’t play with a game controller. PLEASEEEEE
  24. [R60] Modern Strike Online 3/5 · GB Controller: It’s a good game I do like it but will there be an update to actually use a controller if you can change this would happily give a 5 star review and rating
  25. [R42] Modern Strike Online 3/5 · GB Latest upgrade shows greed: This game has been my go to for ages and I don’t mind the pop ups of “offers” as you can easily cross them off. However, the latest update forces you to watch and ad before you can go into another game. Like most games there is an element of P2W but the Artemis bow takes the biscuit. £100 bow that guarantees to win any fire fight. That to me is highly annoying but hey h

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store