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Modern Combat 5 vs Gangstar Vegas

Modern Combat 5 4.7★ · Free + IAP 65
Winner Modern Combat 5
Gangstar Vegas 4.6★ · Free + IAP 45

Modern Combat 5 is the better choice for players seeking a traditional FPS experience with a campaign, despite its issues, while Gangstar Vegas is hampered by an overwhelming number of ads and technical problems.

Full reviews: Modern Combat 5 · Gangstar Vegas

Modern Combat 5 offers a classic mobile FPS experience with a campaign mode and multiplayer, though it suffers from frequent ads, server issues, and a 'pay-to-win' perception. Gangstar Vegas aims for a GTA-like open-world experience but is severely criticized for excessive ads, glitches, and crashing, making it often unplayable.

Head to head

Gameplay Experience edge: Modern Combat 5R2R3R8R19
Modern Combat 5 Modern Combat 5 is praised for its engaging story mode and being a strong mobile FPS, with some users calling it the 'best shooter on mobile' R2R8R27. However, many find the aiming terrible without auto-aim, and movement stiff R3. Some players also report unfair matchmaking and a 'pay-to-win' dynamic where non-paying users struggle R19R40R54.
Gangstar Vegas Gangstar Vegas is appreciated for its open-world, GTA-like gameplay and impressive graphics for a mobile game R62. However, the experience is severely hindered by frequent glitches, freezing, and app crashes, making it 'unplayable' for many . There are also requests for multiplayer and map expansion .
Ads and Monetization edge: Modern Combat 5R9R12R13R16
Modern Combat 5 Modern Combat 5 is heavily criticized for an excessive number of ads, with users reporting ads popping up 'every few mins' or 'after each game' R9R12R13R16. Some users who paid for the app still experience ads . The game is also perceived as 'pay to win' R40R49R54.
Gangstar Vegas Gangstar Vegas faces overwhelming negative feedback due to an 'insane' and 'unplayable' amount of ads R61R64. Ads appear constantly, even during missions, when opening the map or pause menu, and override in-game audio R64. Users report that paying for perks to remove ads doesn't always work .
Technical Performance and Reliability edge: Modern Combat 5R1R4R8R10
Modern Combat 5 Modern Combat 5 users report frequent server issues, disconnections, and lag R1R4R10. Some experience control loss and sound problems on iOS R55. There are also complaints about outdated graphics and the removal of 60 FPS R8.
Gangstar Vegas Gangstar Vegas is plagued by severe technical issues, including frequent glitches, freezing, and app crashes, often forcing users to restart the game . Users also report loading issues and problems with game audio, especially when ads play .
Customer Support and Account Management tieR7R41R55R67
Modern Combat 5 Modern Combat 5 users report issues with customer support, including being banned for no reason and being unable to get help R7R41. There are also complaints about the inability to transfer accounts between Android and iOS R55.
Gangstar Vegas Gangstar Vegas users report issues with account management, including accounts being deleted for inactivity and losing progress . One user reported being banned after trying to change their nickname R67.
Content and Updates edge: Modern Combat 5R5R6R10R21
Modern Combat 5 Modern Combat 5 players express boredom with repetitive levels after completing the campaign and desire new chapters or content R5. Many long-time fans request remakes of older Modern Combat games R6R21. There are also complaints about hackers and cheaters in the game R10.
Gangstar Vegas Gangstar Vegas users desire more maps, updated UI, characters, and cars, noting the game 'gets boring as there is nothing new in it' and hasn't received many updates R62. Some users also report that the game doesn't save automatically .
Pick Modern Combat 5 if

You prefer a traditional first-person shooter with a campaign mode and multiplayer, and are willing to tolerate frequent ads and occasional server issues R2R8R27. You appreciate a game with a good story and classic FPS mechanics R3R8.

Pick Gangstar Vegas if

You are looking for an open-world, GTA-style game on mobile and are prepared to endure an overwhelming number of ads and significant technical problems like crashes and glitches R62. You enjoy the core gameplay enough to overlook its flaws.

Evidence note: Both apps are free with in-app purchases. The negative skew in recent reviews for both apps is heavily influenced by the pervasive ad problem, which is a common friction point for non-paying users in free-to-play games. However, the volume and severity of ad complaints for Gangstar Vegas are notably higher, making it appear almost unplayable for many.

Frequently asked

Do Modern Combat 5 and Gangstar Vegas have a lot of ads?
Yes, both Modern Combat 5 and Gangstar Vegas have a significant number of ads, but Gangstar Vegas is far worse, with ads appearing every few seconds, during missions, and even overriding in-game audio, making it 'unplayable' for many users R9R12R61R64.
Which game has better graphics and gameplay?
Modern Combat 5 is praised for its 'epic' story and 'great gameplay' for an FPS, though some find its graphics 'bunz' for 2026 R8R27R39. Gangstar Vegas is noted for its 'awesome' graphics and being 'like GTA in your pocket', but its gameplay is severely hampered by glitches and crashes R62.
Are there 'pay-to-win' elements in these games?
Yes, both games have 'pay-to-win' elements according to users; Modern Combat 5 players report that guns do 'no damage' if you don't buy them and that matchmaking is unfair against higher-level, paying players R19R40R49R54. Gangstar Vegas is also described as 'highly p2w' where non-paying users struggle to survive .

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] Modern Combat 5 5/5 · US Amazing: This game is my favorite game to play and I don’t know what would happen if I did not discover this game it is so fun and makes my work brakes fun thank you for making this amazing game😁
  2. [R3] Modern Combat 5 3/5 · US Smh: Finally a game with a good story line and not just battle modes…but please include the auto aim feature,if that happens,then call of duty is going to start hating,the aiming is terrible,which is why I uninstalled,it’s not that hard,come on now
  3. [R8] Modern Combat 5 4/5 · US Childhood game: I loved this game as a kid I’d play it on any phone I could get my little hands on the story is just epic couldn’t tell you how many times I’ve replayed it. Graphics are pretty bunz considering it’s 2026 tho
  4. [R19] Modern Combat 5 2/5 · US I'm giving it a 2 only because in multiplayer you don't fight against players of the same level as you, but rather much higher. For example, my level is 40, but I play against level 140 in multiplayer matches. So where is your lauded multiplayer with equal levels? I've noticed cheating in your game; people kill through walls. The game is designed for insane, rabid monetization and nothing else. · translated
  5. [R9] Modern Combat 5 3/5 · US Way too many ads: Its a ad each game literally
  6. [R12] Modern Combat 5 3/5 · US Too many ads: The game is good but ads pop up every few mins. Can’t enjoy the game at all. Waste of time and space.
  7. [R13] Modern Combat 5 1/5 · US Ads must stop: Great to experience great game but now the ads ruin everything 👎
  8. [R16] Modern Combat 5 1/5 · US Ads: Too much ads in this game Eish but it good
  9. [R1] Modern Combat 5 1/5 · US Useless: Does not work
  10. [R4] Modern Combat 5 2/5 · US Server error: Why does every time the game keep having server issues. Can’t play up to 3 matches keep disconnecting from servers why fix it. It’s annoying and make the game tiring
  11. [R10] Modern Combat 5 1/5 · US MC5 dissapointed I lag alot n there’s hackers: Nothing but Hackers n cheaters
  12. [R7] Modern Combat 5 1/5 · US No help: I use to play this game but I was banned for no reason , can’t even get customer support and I spent money on this game . What a let down
  13. [R41] Modern Combat 5 5/5 · US Please devs read this: Hi i rated it 5 starts because i love this game and to make devs see. Yesterday i was about to play modern combat 5 right and then i wanted to do a walkthrough for my channel and i wanna log out and change account but there was no logout button and i accidently pressed account deletion and idk but i somehow got banned out of the game i did a huge mistake now i cant play it a
  14. [R55] Modern Combat 5 1/5 · US The developers forgot about their game: I have a very good account on my old Android device. Why can't I transfer my android account to iOS? Is it so difficult to make cross-platform? It's only part of the trouble. I can't play normally because this game has sound problems on iOS. I just can't reduce the volume of the game. I have 0% volume, but the game works as if at all 60% of the volume. Such
  15. [R67] Gangstar Vegas 1/5 · US I entered the game, started looking for a way to change my nickname, registered, deleted the account, registered again, and got banned. · translated
  16. [R5] Modern Combat 5 4/5 · US Good: Alright I am getting bored of playing the same levels over and over after beating all 7 chapters so they really should add the next chapter like an a idea where we can actually get to play as a pilot and the thing no matter how much you shoot the helicopter in chapter 4 in the chase nothing happens
  17. [R6] Modern Combat 5 3/5 · US Hello Gameloft team: I hope you are doing well. I am writing as a long-time fan of your games, especially the Modern Combat series. In particular, Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour is still remembered by many players as one of the best mobile FPS experiences ever created. I would like to respectfully request a remake or remaster of Modern Combat 4 for modern devices. Many players still talk about it an
  18. [R21] Modern Combat 5 3/5 · US Bring Back Old Games: Bring back MC1-4
  19. [R61] Gangstar Vegas 1/5 · US ADS: REMOVE ALL THESE STUPID ADS DUDE UGH SO ANNOYING TO PLAY THIS GAME WITH ALL THESE STUPID ADS. NOW I REMEBER WHY I DELETED THIS GAME IN THE FIRST PLACE.
  20. [R64] Gangstar Vegas 1/5 · US PAY TO WIN AD SPAMMING IN GAME MONEY STEALING MISSION NOT MAKING SENSE!: They give u ads every second but when they give u a double your rewards option all of the sudden they don’t have ads for u then u try to claim your mission gems and sometimes u don’t get it to many ads and the game acts petty when u use the ads to get more and cops teleport in front of u making it impossible to escape them mi
  21. [R27] Modern Combat 5 3/5 · US Best shooter for a mobile game even better than call of you know what I mean: Best shooter on mobile hands down. I played the midnight out this game and it helped pass time as well because it’s so good. I remember millions of times being tapped on the shoulder to get out the game to feed my babygirl who is now a teen. Great game and I would say just keep it simply whee it is. Add more clothing and
  22. [R39] Modern Combat 5 3/5 · US Video games: This graphic is of high caliber,no lag time the plays are smooth like Xbox or PlayStation.
  23. [R62] Gangstar Vegas 5/5 · US Best: This game is better than Most Android games,i played only once and got addicted,i think the developers should focus on adding more maps and make the day and night look more better and realistic,i hope this game will catch up with GTA 5,and please things are very expensive please reduce their prices
  24. [R40] Modern Combat 5 1/5 · US Pay to win: Your guns will literally do No damage if you don’t buy any
  25. [R49] Modern Combat 5 1/5 · US Bad game: There’s too much ads popping up and if you can spend real money to pay for some things on the app like guns you won’t enjoy the online game because they’d just be killing anyhow the game is poor
  26. [R54] Modern Combat 5 3/5 · GB Need skill based match making: I love this game it’s honestly amazing, but the games Ik getting into are to hard it’s pay to have all the cool and power weapons; I’m young with no money so I can’t get the op weapons and armour they need to have skill based match making and allow other people to access better weapons and amour, besides this I like the game

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