# Metalstorm: Modern Air Combat

> 5v5 Multiplayer Dogfight Wars

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1461423243](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1461423243)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1461423243`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Starform
- **Category:** Action
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (40,247 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.96
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-09
- **First published:** 2023-11-07
- **Size:** 2.53 GB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/metalstorm-modern-air-combat/id1461423243)
- **Website:** [https://playmetalstorm.com/](https://playmetalstorm.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://starform.co/privacy](https://starform.co/privacy)

## Description

**Metalstorm: Modern Air Combat** is a competitive mobile shooter featuring fast-paced, real-time 5v5 jet battles. Choose from over 42 authentic aircraft, master distinct combat roles, and compete in modes including Team Deathmatch, Air Superiority, and Elimination. Quick six-minute matches reward skill, positioning, and team coordination.

Upgrade and customize your jets with stat improvements, mods, and unique abilities. Join a Squadron, compete in global rankings, take part in seasonal events and Battle Pass challenges, and battle across dynamic maps with optimized mobile performance.

## Rankings

- #7,194 — Overall

## Review summary

Overall, reviews praise Metalstorm’s graphics, large aircraft selection, and engaging, bite-sized combat that feel like a top mobile flight sim. Players also like the variety of maps and modes and the addictive gameplay. However, frequent complaints center on pay-to-win monetization and expensive upgrades; balance shifts that make newer planes/missiles overpowered; unfair matchmaking and squad/bot behavior; and occasional physics/bug issues. A number of players also question developer transparency. The title is highly regarded but marred by monetization and balance concerns.

### Pros

- Stunning, realistic graphics and visuals.
- Wide selection of planes and multiple maps/modes.
- Engaging, addictive gameplay that feels like a top mobile flight sim.
- Short, action-packed matches with varied game modes.

### Cons

- Pay-to-win monetization and expensive upgrades create fairness issues.
- Balance shifts with new aircraft/missiles making some units overpowered.
- Unfair matchmaking and squad/bot behavior, with lack of real players in many matches.
- Occasional physics/bug issues and balance-related glitches.
- Perceived lack of transparency/responsiveness from developers.

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