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Head-to-head

Metalstorm vs War Thunder Mobile

Metalstorm 4.8★ · Free + IAP 65
Winner War Thunder Mobile
War Thunder Mobile 4.8★ · Free + IAP 75

Pick War Thunder Mobile for a more polished experience and better support.

While both games offer engaging air combat experiences, War Thunder Mobile edges out Metalstorm due to its superior updates and community support. Users appreciate the frequent improvements and diverse gameplay options in War Thunder Mobile, while Metalstorm faces criticism for its monetization strategies and matchmaking issues.

Head to head

features edge: War Thunder MobileR14R44R65R113
Metalstorm Metalstorm users enjoy the game mechanics and graphics but want more aircraft and customization options.
War Thunder Mobile War Thunder Mobile users appreciate the variety of vehicles and updates, but some desire more features from the PC version.
ease of use edge: War Thunder MobileR3R21R66R108
Metalstorm Metalstorm users report issues with ads and server connections, making the game frustrating at times.
War Thunder Mobile War Thunder Mobile users also face bugs and crashes, but many find the interface easier to navigate after updates.
reliability edge: War Thunder MobileR22R39R67R108
Metalstorm Metalstorm has frequent complaints about matchmaking and server stability.
War Thunder Mobile War Thunder Mobile users experience similar issues but note that the developers are responsive to feedback.
price/value edge: War Thunder MobileR36R55R96R119
Metalstorm Metalstorm users find the monetization aggressive, with many feeling forced to pay to advance.
War Thunder Mobile War Thunder Mobile users also criticize high costs but appreciate that it offers a more balanced free-to-play experience.
support edge: War Thunder MobileR19R60R65R118
Metalstorm Metalstorm users express frustration over lack of developer communication and support.
War Thunder Mobile War Thunder Mobile users report better support and regular updates from developers.
Pick Metalstorm if

you prefer a simpler, more casual flying experience with unique aircraft.

Pick War Thunder Mobile if

you want a more comprehensive and regularly updated combat experience with diverse vehicles.

Evidence note: Metalstorm's reviews are heavily skewed toward complaints about monetization and gameplay balance, while War Thunder Mobile has a more balanced mix of positive and negative feedback.

Frequently asked

Is War Thunder Mobile free?
Yes, War Thunder Mobile is free to play with in-app purchases, similar to Metalstorm, which is also free with in-app purchases.

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. [R14] Metalstorm 5/5 · US Great flight combat simulator: Love the mechanics, easy to pick up and put down. Matches are not too long. Some of the game economy is complex, but worth it to fly fighter jets. 2 suggestions. 1. Campaign mode. Give me some missions outside of the PvP stuff. 2. Please, please, please, get with Disney and make a Star Wars Squadrons version of this. I would lose my mind playing something like th
  2. [R44] Metalstorm 4/5 · US The best mobile aircraft fighter game available.: I have played this game for more than a year or two now and definitely believe that it belongs in the top tier of aircraft fighter games, if not the best. This game allows a lot of gameplay diversity. The controller support is an absolute must and it works quite well. One complaint I would have about this game. It is how slow the progression can be
  3. [R65] War Thunder Mobile 5/5 · US The updates are great <3: The updates over the last 48 hours are really great! The new menu for events, Battle Passes, and everything else is so much easier to navigate and use now. The new tanks at Rank XIV are amazing too, they feel really fun and well done. Keep up the awesome work! I’d love to see a simulation mode added in the future, or even a test drive mode for the vehicles. That would be
  4. [R113] War Thunder Mobile 5/5 · US Add more Jets like F-15: The game its good but it needs more jets
  5. [R3] Metalstorm 3/5 · US Your new ad spamming is ridiculous: I absolutely love this game, the new upgrades are fire well done BUTTT if your going to adopt the Google/youtube advertising campaign me and a lot of ppl will find another game. Just because I have enough to buy the extra stuff with my gold and I was going to until every single time the page changes I had to X out of this STUPID AD that’s going to cost you more
  6. [R21] Metalstorm 3/5 · US Huge server issue.: Dear developers I wanted to let you know that I cannot connect to the servers to play this game as of now in upgrades 2.0. In conclusion, please fix this when you get a chance.
  7. [R66] War Thunder Mobile 3/5 · US After the update, it crashes to the iPad: After the update, it crashes to the iPad
  8. [R108] War Thunder Mobile 3/5 · GB Too many bugs: I have played War Thunder every day for several months now. Unfortunately, I have taken the choice to delete it. Despite the fact that the developer does take care, with regular updates, there are still far too many bugs that need to be resolved. From invisible ships shooting at me that I can’t shoot at to ads that no longer work. I can’t even now watch an Ad to receive free stuff.
  9. [R22] Metalstorm 1/5 · US It was great. Now it’s trash: The developers are now just trying to milk everyone full pay to play style. Many are quitting. Entire squadrons quitting. The updates are awful. Matchmaking is completely unfair. You get destroyed game after game. The ones who give input even said they told them no one asked for these updates. The developers gives zero something. They clearly are just trying to mi
  10. [R39] Metalstorm 3/5 · GB Server issues: I really like the game but in the newer update it’s got serious server issues
  11. [R67] War Thunder Mobile 1/5 · US bvvd potato: When I played your game , I always died because of the potato server.
  12. [R36] Metalstorm 3/5 · GB Fun game but devs to greedy, and slap micro transactions on everything.: Fun gameplay, but the game is heavily focused on microtransactions. Free-to-play progress is painfully slow, while spending speeds everything up. Battle passes are £10 each, and unlike Call of Duty, you cannot earn your gold back for completing them. You can also level a plane from 1, 8 instantly for £10 (even on a 75% off dea
  13. [R55] Metalstorm 1/5 · US Fun game but pay to play!: This is a great game and one of the few in my history I’ve spent money to play. I bought enough credits in the game to use their “flight pass” and played enough to max out the season. I spent no credits on accessories and even had some credits left over from my original purchase yet it was STILL not enough to get enough credits for the flight pass this season. I have 166
  14. [R96] War Thunder Mobile 3/5 · GB Great game, shame about the economy: Can’t fault the game, a great port and so well done devs. My issue is how they seem to have taken away, without saying so, the ability to progress on tasks by watching ads. In doing this they are trying to drive people to the ludicrously expensive £18/month subscription. No thanks Gaijin.
  15. [R119] War Thunder Mobile 2/5 · US Walking micro-transaction game.: To start off, Naval battles? Nobody plays it, confusing, doesn’t tell me how to range my shells or help. Tanks is where this gets even worse. The game HEAVILY suffers from Russian Bias, whereas I’m easily able to penetrate any other vehicles. Why can’t I penetrate a Russian Vehicle I pondered, so I hit up a simulation test and boy, there were actually NO SPOTS TO P
  16. [R19] Metalstorm 1/5 · US This Game Is No Fun: Do not expect a fun fair game. The devs will let P2W players abuse new players. Uninstalled because of corruption and cheating
  17. [R60] Metalstorm 3/5 · GB Great game but prepare to get kicked: I do enjoy this game controls graphics and all, I just constantly get kicked out of the game mid round and there is no way of getting in touch with support , it happens to me in different locations all around the world with good internet , I’ve tried lowering all graphics settings but nothing works , I haven’t completed a single fight without being kicked out
  18. [R118] War Thunder Mobile 5/5 · US Really awesome: To the reader I totally recommend this is has the best graphics and gameplay ever. And the updates are consistent
  19. [R68] War Thunder Mobile 5/5 · US Is this game not free now?: I love this game. It’s the only thing I have to play. I’m in a rehab now so I won’t be able to make any money for the next five months and the only thing I enjoy doing is playing this game however when I went to login the other day it tells me that my billing information. Is not up-to-date and it tried to charge me $20.99 as far as I knew this was a free game. I am very
  20. [R1] Metalstorm 1/5 · US Bots either are great or suck: The bots in the game are either great or suck. How do bots for one team get 3, 4, and 5 kills and bots for another team get 0 kills. The devs are gaming the matches so you lose!!!!!!

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