Brawl Stars review

Brawl Stars ranks second because it packs many game types into short, readable matches. Supercell describes it as a 3v3 and 5v5 arena game with modes such as Gem Grab, Brawl Ball, Bounty and Heist, plus Showdown, a battle royale for solo or duo players, all playable in under three minutes. You collect and upgrade dozens of Brawlers, each with a signature attack, super ability, star powers and gadgets, and the Brawl Pass adds seasonal quests and an exclusive skin. Clubs and local and regional leaderboards give it a social side, and Championship Challenge qualifiers run inside the game. Google Play shows 4.2 stars from 26.2M reviews, 500M+ downloads, Editors' Choice and no Contains ads label. The cautions are familiar: some items sold for money are random, and the iPhone build is 2.2 GB, so expect a large install. Gem packs start at $1.99 on Apple's US list. We compared documented features and published prices.

Who it is for

Android players who want fast team matches with friends and a steady stream of new modes.

Price

Free to play; gem packs start at $1.99 (US App Store price list).

30 Gems $1.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 11, 2026.

Key features

• Gem Grab, Brawl Ball, Bounty and Heist in 3v3 and 5v5 formats
• Showdown battle royale for solo or duo play
• Dozens of Brawlers with super abilities, star powers and gadgets
• Brawl Pass with quests, Gems and an exclusive skin each season
• Clubs, local and regional leaderboards and in-game esports qualifiers

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: No Contains ads label on the Google Play listing
• Strength: Matches finish in under three minutes, per Supercell
• Strength: Many modes for solo, duo and team play
• Weakness: Some purchasable items are random, per the listing
• Weakness: 2.2 GB download on iPhone, a sign of a large install
• Weakness: Online play only for its PvP modes

Key facts

• Google Play rating: 4.2 from 26.2M reviews
• Downloads: 500M+
• Content rating: Everyone 10+
• Ads: No Contains ads label
• Badge: Editors' Choice

Where it ranks

Brawl Stars is No. 2 in our Best Free Android Games verdict and No. 5 in Best Free iPad Games.