Coin Master vs METAL SLUG 3

How do Coin Master and METAL SLUG 3 compare on difficulty, ad pressure, in-app-purchase pressure and what real reviewers say? A side-by-side look, grounded in App Store data.

	Coin Master	METAL SLUG 3
Genre	Casual	Casual
Price	Free	Paid
Difficulty	easy	hard
Ad intensity	medium	none
In-app-purchase pressure	high	none
Typical session	variable	long
Rating	4.8 / 5	3.5 / 5
Ratings count	1,366,609	875
Reviews say	What players like Addictive gameplay loop with social multiplayer elements Regular special events and expeditions keep content fresh Accessible casual gameplay that's easy to pick up Common complaints Aggressive monetization; nearly everything in-game costs money Excessive popup ads and pop-ups interfere with gameplay constantly Pay-to-win mechanics with fixed/rigged spin outcomes favoring low rewards	What players like Faithful arcade port of a classic Branching map system adds replayability Cooperative Wi-Fi multiplayer Common complaints Grenade button doesn't work on Bluetooth/controller Touch controls unresponsive and too small On-screen joystick stationary and imprecise

Coin Master — Spin the wheel to build villages, attack friends, and compete for coins and prizes in this social casino-style casual game. (rated easy difficulty, medium ad pressure) METAL SLUG 3 — A legendary 2D run-and-gun arcade shooter with branching stages and vehicle combat, let down by deeply flawed touch and controller controls. (rated hard difficulty, none ad pressure)

Data: Apple App Store, as of 2026-10-08. Last updated 2026-10-08.