Call of Duty for Android has over 100 million installs on Google Play, and it carries a 4.3 rating from about 16.6 million ratings there. It is a free online shooter from Activision Publishing, Inc. that combines classic multiplayer maps with a battle royale mode. The game is rated Mature 17+ and is available through Google Play only.
Over 100 million installs and a console-style pedigree
Call of Duty: Mobile (package com.activision.callofduty.shooter) first came out on September 29, 2019. The current version is 1.0.57, updated on August 31, 2026, and it runs on Android 7.0 or newer. It is free to start, though it shows ads and offers in-app purchases.
The game is listed under battle royale, controller and FPS categories, so players who prefer a gamepad to touch controls can find it in the controller list. It carries a Mature 17+ content rating.
A session from Nuketown to Legendary rank
Most sessions start in classic multiplayer. Maps include Nuketown, Shipment, Rust, Terminal, Raid and Hijacked, and the modes cover Team Deathmatch, Domination, Search & Destroy, Hardpoint and Frontline. Limited-time playlists rotate in alongside them.
Players who want a harder test move to Ranked Multiplayer. Seasonal rewards are on offer, and reaching Legendary rank is the top goal, framed as competition inspired by professional esports.
Battle royale runs as 100-player matches. Squads can use vehicles and tactical gadgets, and the matches end in a shrinking final circle. Between matches, loadouts can be changed with attachments, perks, scorestreaks, operators and skins, and weapons range from assault rifles and SMGs to sniper rifles and LMGs.
How it sits next to PUBG Mobile, Fortnite and Blood Strike
Alternatives to consider include PUBG Mobile, Fortnite, Blood Strike, Brawl Stars and two Free Fire crossover titles. PUBG Mobile and Fortnite are the closest in format, since all three pair a battle royale mode with other shooter play.
What sets this one apart is the combination of ranked multiplayer on named classic maps and the 100-player mode in a single app. Optional HD resource downloads let players control the game size.
Call of Duty pros and cons
Pros
- Free to install, with a Google Play rating of 4.3 from about 16.6 million ratings
- Classic maps such as Nuketown, Shipment and Terminal are included
- Ranked Multiplayer with seasonal rewards and a Legendary rank
- 100-player battle royale with squads and vehicles
- Optional HD downloads let players manage game size
Cons
- Contains ads
- Contains in-app purchases
- Rated Mature 17+, so it is not suited to younger players
- Requires Android 7.0 or newer
Is Call of Duty safe?
Call of Duty comes from Activision Publishing, Inc. It is free to download but shows ads and sells in-app purchases, which matters in a competitive shooter with ranked seasons and rewards. The Mature 17+ rating reflects its combat content, so parents should review it before a younger player joins online matches. Version 1.0.57 needs Android 7.0 or newer.
How to install Call of Duty
- Press the Google Play button on this page.
- Check the listing in the Play Store and press Install.
- Open Call of Duty when the install finishes. Updates arrive through Google Play.
