You have ten minutes between tasks and want a match that finishes before they are over. Metalstorm, from Starform, Inc, puts you in a 5v5 jet battle that runs about 6 minutes. It is an online action game in the airplane category, rated Everyone 10+.
Free to install, no ads, with in-app purchases
Metalstorm is free and shows no ads. It does have in-app purchases, so some progression or content may be sold for money.
The game is a 5v5 air combat shooter with 6-minute matches, and it needs Android 10 or newer. The current version is 1.0.99.592729175.
Five jet roles and over 42 aircraft
Matches are 5v5 and cover Team Deathmatch, Air Superiority and Elimination. Each aircraft fills one of 5 class roles. The A-10 Thunderbolt is the frontline tank, the JAS39 Gripen is the stealth ambusher, and the F-35 Lightning scouts for the team. The F-14 Tomcat is the sniper with multi-lock missiles, and the Rafale handles electronic warfare support.
Jets can be upgraded across 20 levels for speed, durability and guns. Mods and unlockable ultimate abilities add another layer. Some aircraft are licensed from Lockheed Martin, Boeing and Northrop Grumman.
The developer describes it as built for action, not simulation. Global leaderboards, squadrons with chat, daily missions, weekly events and a seasonal battle pass round out the live-service side.
Updated in November 2026, first released in 2023
The game first came out on November 5, 2023. The current build is version 1.0.99.592729175, last updated on November 4, 2026. A title that still receives updates three years after launch suggests ongoing upkeep.
Metalstorm pros and cons
Pros
- No ads listed, and the game is free to install
- Quick 6-minute 5v5 matches with real players
- Five class roles and over 42 jets give varied playstyles
- Jets upgrade across 20 levels with mods and abilities
- Rated 4.7 on Google Play from 188.7 thousand ratings
Cons
- Contains in-app purchases
- Online multiplayer only, as described, so it needs a connection
- Requires Android 10 or newer
Is Metalstorm safe?
Metalstorm comes from Starform, Inc, whose own site is playmetalstorm.com. The package name is com.starform.metalstorm, which is handy for checking you have the right listing. It carries an Everyone 10+ content rating and shows no ads. We have not reviewed the game's security ourselves.
How to install Metalstorm
- Press the Google Play button on this page.
- Check the listing in the Play Store and press Install.
- Open Metalstorm when the install finishes. Updates arrive through Google Play.
