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Head-to-head

Call of Duty® vs PUBG MOBILE

Call of Duty® 4.7★ · Free + IAP 75
Winner Call of Duty®
PUBG MOBILE 4.3★ · Free + IAP 60

Call of Duty® has a slight edge over PUBG MOBILE due to its generally better graphics and gameplay experience, despite both games facing similar issues with updates, bots, and monetization.

Full reviews: Call of Duty® · PUBG MOBILE

Call of Duty® is praised for its superior graphics and overall gameplay experience, though recent updates have introduced issues like lagging and bot-filled lobbies. PUBG MOBILE, while having a dedicated fanbase, struggles with frequent login problems, performance issues, and unpopular updates that have changed its aesthetic.

Head to head

Graphics and Gameplay Experience edge: Call of Duty®R2R32R56R90
Call of Duty® Call of Duty® users frequently highlight its excellent graphics and enjoyable gameplay, often stating it's the best mobile game for these reasons R2R56. Some users appreciate the easy-to-learn controls, making it accessible even for those new to mobile gaming R32.
PUBG MOBILE PUBG MOBILE users also praise its realistic graphics and fun gameplay, with some calling it the 'best game on mobile' . However, recent updates have led to complaints about the game becoming more 'cartoon-like' and less realistic, which some long-time players dislike R90.
Updates and Stability tieR16R17R18R19
Call of Duty® Call of Duty® receives mixed feedback on updates; some users dislike new content and format changes R16R30, while others experience significant lagging, crashing, and optimization issues after updates R17R18R19. Frequent updates are also a point of frustration for some .
PUBG MOBILE PUBG MOBILE users report significant problems with recent updates, including login failures , infinite loading screens for matches , and game freezing . Many feel the new updates have made the game unplayable or ruined other game modes .
Matchmaking and Bots edge: Call of Duty®R10R12R22R24
Call of Duty® Call of Duty® players frequently complain about poor matchmaking, being paired with too many bots on their team R10R12R25R37. Some feel the game is rigged or designed for them to fail due to bot behavior R24. There are also complaints about facing too many 'sweats' in casual lobbies R22.
PUBG MOBILE PUBG MOBILE users do not explicitly mention bot issues as frequently as Call of Duty® users, but some reviews imply unfair play or issues with opponents .
Monetization and Value tieR22R33R51R53
Call of Duty® Call of Duty® is criticized for being 'pay to win' and expensive, especially for mythical items R22R33R51R53. Users feel there's no way to earn better weapons without paying R33.
PUBG MOBILE PUBG MOBILE is also seen as expensive, with users complaining about the cost of items . Some feel the game has devalued skins, including unique seasonal items .
Performance and Technical Issues edge: Call of Duty®R15R17R18R19
Call of Duty® Call of Duty® users report issues such as lagging R18, crashing R17, and poor optimization with updates R19. The game also takes up a lot of storage R15.
PUBG MOBILE PUBG MOBILE users experience significant performance problems, including device overheating leading to choppy gameplay and crashes , severe lagging during events , and general poor optimization . Ping issues are also a problem . The game also takes up a large amount of storage .
Features and Content tieR1R4R6R27
Call of Duty® Call of Duty® users desire more map rotations for ranked and team deathmatch R6 and updates to modes like Zombies and DMZ R27. Some dislike specific new content, like 'trash anime' or axe-throwing games R1R30. Bans for leaving matches are a significant annoyance R4.
PUBG MOBILE PUBG MOBILE users are unhappy with recent anime-themed updates, feeling they make the game childish and ruin its aesthetic . There are requests for controller compatibility on iOS and fixes for microphone glitches . Some miss older game modes and events R90.
Pick Call of Duty® if

You prioritize superior graphics and a generally smooth gameplay experience, and you're willing to overlook occasional issues with updates and bot-filled lobbies R2R32R56.

Pick PUBG MOBILE if

You are a long-time fan of the PUBG franchise and enjoy its realistic combat, provided you can tolerate frequent technical issues and recent aesthetic changes .

Evidence note: Both apps are free-to-play with in-app purchases, and both receive significant criticism regarding monetization and the impact of updates on gameplay and stability. The negativity in recent reviews for both apps is largely focused on these common pain points. Call of Duty® has a higher lifetime rating, which aligns with its perceived edge in core gameplay and graphics, but both are struggling with recent user satisfaction.

Frequently asked

Which game has better graphics?
Call of Duty® is generally praised for having superior graphics compared to other mobile games, with users frequently highlighting its visual quality and overall experience R2R56.
Do these games have issues with bots?
Yes, Call of Duty® users frequently complain about being paired with too many bots on their team, which negatively impacts the gameplay experience and matchmaking fairness R10R12R25R37.
Are updates problematic for either game?
Both games experience significant problems with updates; Call of Duty® users report lagging, crashing, and disliked content changes R17R18R19R30, while PUBG MOBILE users face login issues, infinite loading, freezing, and unpopular aesthetic shifts .
Is either game considered 'pay to win'?
Both Call of Duty® and PUBG MOBILE face accusations of being 'pay to win' and expensive, with users in both games feeling that better items or advantages require real money R22R33R51R53.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R2] 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.
  2. [R32] Call of Duty® 5/5 · US Great Game: I’ve honestly never really played the game. My son has played them all. We have the XBox versions. But once all the controllers became complex after the Galaga and original Super Mario days, I can’t play games lol but since having tried this on IPhone I absolutely love it. These controls are for dummies 😂 so much fun and addictive.
  3. [R56] Call of Duty® 5/5 · US COD: Best phone game ever
  4. [R90] PUBG MOBILE 3/5 · GB Old pubg: The new pubg is like a cartoon game but we want the old pubg era mods like kingkon ,pharoh,night mode,haloween mode etc
  5. [R16] Call of Duty® 1/5 · US I hate this new update: Why call of duty I hate this update uhhh
  6. [R17] Call of Duty® 4/5 · US Crash: I wish that battle Royale would stop crashing
  7. [R18] Call of Duty® 3/5 · US Lagging: Idk about anyone else but this game is amazing . But for some reason the newest update has everyone lagging and screen buffering pls fix this . You can’t even select anything without it saying please wait . Also I’ve never had this problem before . Other than that 5 stars
  8. [R19] Call of Duty® 1/5 · US Problemas: Pésima optimización en cada actualización. Tampoco se combaten a los hacker.
  9. [R10] Call of Duty® 2/5 · US Players: All these players are completely bots they all are useless like put us in the same skill range with our skills like dude this game sucks because yall con do you’re jobs like dude come on do better
  10. [R12] Call of Duty® 3/5 · US Just don’t become a Good player. Or you will be blocked: You will be paired only with Bots while the opposite team is full of modded accounts. (I.E. in a 10v10, your team til be 2 real players and 8 bots who just shoot at the sky or stand in your face. While the opposite team is 6 real players and 4 bots.). Next, (in regular games, and not “Unlimited” games) After they make ONE kill they already h
  11. [R22] Call of Duty® 1/5 · US Dont play: This game is trash. Unplayable lobbies. Bad matchingmaking forces shipment way too much. Too many sweats for a casual gameplay. Pay to win. Bad all around. If you want a headache fine. If your going to make me lose the match by backfilling super sweats when im triple the score ahead then its just back out city
  12. [R24] Call of Duty® 3/5 · US The game: This game is rigged
  13. [R33] Call of Duty® 3/5 · GB It used to be good: Been too commercialised, with no actual way to earn the ‘better’ weapons unless you pay. And don’t get me started on the number of times I’ve shot people in the head/chest to no effect, but a single punch from the ‘gloves’ or some stick means you die … Or, you’re not even being aimed at, but the bullets still find you anyway - even through walls. The game has become a bit of a
  14. [R51] Call of Duty® 3/5 · GB Expensive and to many bots: I’ve been playing this since it first came out and have always found it expensive especially when it comes to the mythical items. Also playing on controller is a lot harder than playing on the screen ( I prefer controller as it’s more challenging)and it makes me laugh when screen players think there better because they play screen lmao. It would help if they could keep
  15. [R53] Call of Duty® 5/5 · US Good but: Ty s game is good love every game mode but there is one problem with ptw it’s to ptw
  16. [R15] Call of Duty® 3/5 · US It’s a good game: It takes a lot of storage I have like 5 apps
  17. [R1] Call of Duty® 1/5 · US Disrespect: Y’all disrespect kui-ji with trash anime
  18. [R4] Call of Duty® 2/5 · US Awesome but has a really bad flaw: the game play is great and fun in general but i really dont think it’s necessary to ban people for hopping off for example I accidentally turned of my phone and kicked me out my game and i got banned for really long and its not the first time really annoying needs to be removed
  19. [R6] Call of Duty® 3/5 · US Ranked Search & Destroy: Need to start rotating new maps for Ranked S&D , been 2years since All we get in new skins and core games it’s really annoying
  20. [R27] Call of Duty® 3/5 · GB Open DMZ up to 4 man team: Can you open DMZ up to 4 man teams or 5 man for everything it’s silly how can you have multiplayer 5man br has 4 then DMZ as 3 it’s not fair on the people you play with and don’t get me started on the Fennec in DMZ and you really do need to update zombies at this point but really good job and the camos love them and the new team buliding to get cod points is amazing as w
  21. [R25] Call of Duty® 1/5 · US Lot of Bots: Every time when new season starts the games is worst because of only boats are there to kill 🤣 it should be according to the our level of game
  22. [R37] Call of Duty® 1/5 · US BOOTTTSSS: EVERY SINGLE UNRANKED GAME, there’s at least 2 BOTS THAT SELL YOUR GAME. NO MATTER HOW MUCH YOU CARRY THAT BOT HAS A 1-10 SCORE! FIX YOUR GAME STOP HAVING SO MUCH BOTS. THATS WHY YOUR GAME HAS LOST SO MUCH PLAYERS! NOBODY LIKES THESE BOTS
  23. [R30] Call of Duty® 3/5 · GB Love this, but new update WTF: Don’t like the new update, axe throwing game is like playing games from the 90’s. Please get rid of it and stop messing with the format.

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