Free Fire
Free Fire: A squad-focused online battle royale for iPad, with optional purchases. Ranked #28 of 90 in Free iPad Games by our editors (6.7/10); pricing: Free plan; best for players seeking squad-based battle royale action.
At a glance
- Editor score6.7 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forPlayers seeking squad-based battle royale action
- Free planYes
- In-app purchasesYes
- Facts checked5 Oct 2026
Where it wins
- Battle royale matches support up to 50 players.
- Squads of up to four and a 4v4 Clash Squad mode.
- Earn in-game currency or buy diamonds for characters and items.
Where it doesn't
- Requires an internet connection; offline play is not supported.
- Optional diamond purchases add a paid route to characters and items.
- Available on iOS and Android, with no desktop platform listed.
Our verdict on Free Fire
Free Fire is an online mobile battle royale from Garena International, for players who want quick survival matches and team play on iPad or other iOS and Android devices. Matches can include up to 50 players, and players compete to survive on an island. The game is free to play, with squads of up to four and a separate 4v4 Clash Squad mode. In-game voice chat supports coordination during multiplayer play.
Its team options are the clearest fit for players who want to enter matches with friends rather than play a battle royale alone. Squads of four give a small group a defined team format, while Clash Squad offers a smaller 4v4 mode. Vehicles provide another way to explore the map. The App Store listing identifies iPad compatibility, and the listed platforms are iOS and Android; this is a mobile-only game, not a fit for players seeking a desktop version.
Free Fire has a freemium model: players can earn in-game currency through play, or optionally purchase diamonds with real money for characters and items. That makes it possible to play without paying, while purchases provide an additional way to obtain those items. Online access is required, so players looking for offline action should choose another game. Free Fire suits mobile players drawn to squad-based battle royale matches and voice chat; it is less suitable for anyone who needs offline play or prefers a non-mobile platform.
Free Fire pricing
Free Fire fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| In-app purchases | Yes |
| Genre | Action |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Offline play | No |
| Controller support | Not verified |
| Minimum iPadOS | Not verified |
| Deployment | Mobile |
| Platforms | iOS, Android |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | ff.garena.com |
| Facts checked | 5 Oct 2026 |
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