PUBG Mobile review
The original 100-player battle royale, built for phones
- Tencent Games
- Free + paid plans
- iPhone & iPad, Android
4.3 from 1.6M App Store ratings 1B+ Google Play downloads
Does it deserve #6?
Is PUBG Mobile worth it?
For most people, yes. PUBG Mobile scores 8.1/10 and ranks #6 in Action & Shooter Games. It's best for battle royale fans who want realistic gunplay and big 100-player matches. Skip it if you want a game without crates, passes and event pop-ups. Price: Free to play; UC from $0.99, PUBGM Prime listed at $0.99 a month.
The verdict
PUBG Mobile is the battle royale that made the genre work on phones, and it still feels the most grounded. You drop into 100-player Classic matches on maps like Erangel, loot, and play the zone, with 4v4 Arena and Infection modes when you want something quicker. It supports iPhones going back to the iPhone 6. Big themed updates land about every two months, but crates, passes and event pop-ups push hard.
- 100-player Classic mode
- 4v4 Arena and Infection modes
- Themed limited-time modes
- Customizable controls
- Squad voice chat
Score breakdown
Overall = features 30% · design 20% · speed 20% · value 15% · privacy 15%. Why these weights?
What's new
- Sep 2026Version 4.6 Midnight Hunters adds a Hunters vs Vampires mode, new items and PvE bosses
- Jul 2026Version 4.5 brings NARUTO and Spider-Man: Brand New Day collaborations
- May 2026Version 4.4 Hero's Crown adds a Greek myth mode with temple trials and a centaur ally
Privacy 6.2/10
App Store label: user content may be used to track you. Contact info, user content and identifiers may be linked to you; usage and diagnostics are not.
What we like
- Grounded gunplay with deep control customization
- Runs on iPhones as old as the iPhone 6
- Large themed updates every two months
What could be better
- Crates and passes push spending
- Google Play listing notes it contains ads
- Lots of menus, events and pop-ups
Battle royale fans who want realistic gunplay and big 100-player matches
you want a game without crates, passes and event pop-ups
Questions about PUBG Mobile
Is PUBG Mobile worth it in 2026?
For most people, yes. PUBG Mobile scores 8.1/10 and ranks #6 in Action & Shooter Games. It's best for battle royale fans who want realistic gunplay and big 100-player matches. Skip it if you want a game without crates, passes and event pop-ups. Price: Free to play; UC from $0.99, PUBGM Prime listed at $0.99 a month.
Is PUBG Mobile free?
Yes. It's free to play; UC buys cosmetics, crates and passes, and Prime is an optional monthly membership.
Is PUBG Mobile pay-to-win?
Not really. Purchases are mainly cosmetics and passes, so winning comes down to aim and positioning.
What age is PUBG Mobile for?
It's rated 13+ on the App Store and Teen on Google Play.
What are the best alternatives to PUBG Mobile?
The closest alternatives are Call of Duty: Mobile, Free Fire and Fortnite. See all of them ranked on our PUBG Mobile alternatives page.
Where does PUBG Mobile rank?
PUBG Mobile ranks #6 of 8 in our Action & Shooter Games ranking, with an overall score of 8.1 out of 10.