Mortal Kombat in IOS

Epic Action & Fighting Game

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Our Site Score

85/100

Mortal Kombat on mobile is a surprisingly deep and visually spectacular take on the legendary fighting franchise. Instead of the complex button combinations of the console versions, it utilizes a streamlined tap-and-swipe system that feels perfect for touchscreens. Don't be fooled by the simpler controls, though—the strategy lies in building a synergistic team of three fighters and knowing exactly when to swap them out or trigger their special moves.

The visual fidelity is top-tier, with character models and 'Fatality' animations that look remarkably close to their high-end counterparts. The collectible card element adds a great sense of progression, as you hunt for rare 'Diamond' versions of iconic characters like Scorpion and Sub-Zero. It captures the brutal, over-the-top energy of the series perfectly while pivoting to a format that works for quick five-minute sessions or long tournament grinds. It is the definitive mobile fighting experience for fans of the gore and lore of MK.

Reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026
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Dinsun Review

Look, I grew up in the arcades pumping quarters into MKII. Seeing those character models on a phone is impressive, but let’s not pretend this is a real fighting game. It’s a glorified card collector with a 'tap-to-win' interface. You aren't pulling off a precise dragon punch here; you're just drumming on your screen until a meter fills up. The monetization is aggressive, constantly pushing 'packs' and energy refills, which is an insult to anyone who remembers when you bought a game and actually owned it.

That said, the animations are smooth and the X-ray moves look as gruesome as ever. If you just want to see some gore while waiting for the bus, it serves a purpose. But the depth is nonexistent. The 'strategy' begins and ends with your credit card limit and which elemental affinity beats the other. It’s a shallow shell of a legendary franchise designed to exploit nostalgia for microtransactions. I’ve seen better depth in a puddle.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • High-quality character models and animations
  • Extensive roster of franchise favorites
  • Satisfying visual gore and Fatalities
  • Repetitive tap-heavy gameplay
  • Aggressive microtransaction model
  • Requires constant internet connection

Technical Report

Performance: Significant load times on older devices; occasional server disconnects.

Accessibility:
  • Subtitles
  • Simplified Controls

Audience Fit

Buy if: You are a die-hard MK completionist who enjoys gacha mechanics.

Skip if: You want a competitive fighting game with frame-perfect inputs.

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  • Injustice 2
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Reviewer Context

  • Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old conservative expert
  • Hardware: iPhone 15 Pro
  • Playtime: 40 hours
  • Status: Level 50 account

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 7.2.0Wed Apr 01 2026

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

The 11th Anniversary Update is here!

KLASSIC BARAKA

Baraka takes the spotlight as the special 11th Anniversary fighter! Inspired by his debut in Mortal Kombat II (1993), this iconic Tarkatan warrior returns with his signature rage, razor-sharp teeth, and deadly arm blades. Build his Anger Meter to activate Tarkat Bonehide, protecting himself while reflecting incoming damage back at his enemies. Celebrate 11 years of mobile kombat with Klassic Baraka and unleash his fury today!

MK II MOVIE SHAO KAHN

“Earth belongs to me!” MK II Movie Shao Kahn joins the mobile kast based on his appearance in the new Mortal Kombat II movie releasing this May. This Diamond fighter is a relentless damage dealer built to dominate the fight. With the highest base Attack stat in the game, he delivers krushing damage while taking less damage from enemy attacks. Shao Kahn controls the battlefield with two fighting stances, wielding his axe by default before slamming it down to continue the fight bare-handed. One of the toughest warriors in the game, he can also increase his teammates’ toughness to keep the fight going. Get MK II Movie Shao Kahn and his co-star MK II Movie Kitana today!

TWO NEW KOMBAT PASS SEASONS

Celebrate 11 years of kombat with two all-new Kombat Pass Seasons! The 11th Anniversary Season brings Diamond Klassic Baraka and Early Access for Diamond MK II Movie Shao Kahn, plus daily gifts from April 1–11 and special events honoring the klassics of Mortal Kombat. Next, the Season of the Warlord debuts alongside the theatrical release of the Mortal Kombat II movie, featuring MK II Movie Shao Kahn and brutal events built for true warriors.

ASCEND THE KLASSICS

Klassics never die. Ascend Klassic Scorpion, Klassic Sub-Zero, Klassic Mileena, and Klassic Sonya Blade and power up some of the most iconic fighters in Mortal Kombat history.

NEW FINISHERS & EQUIPMENT

The new 7.2 fighters arrive with their own brutal finishers. Equip Shao Kahn and Baraka with their new Krypt Equipment sets to witness their full power. Kollect the Horde Chef’s Set to trigger Baraka’s Friendship in a Tarkatan bake-off, and equip the Draconic Set to unleash Kahn’s Ground Attack and Brutality.

MORE BUGS KRUSHED

This update fixes several issues, including a bug affecting AI Joker’s Kard Trick Passive. Check out the full patch notes here:

http://go.wbgames.com/MKMobileReleaseNotes


Get over here and immerse yourself in the iconic and visceral action of MORTAL KOMBAT MOBILE anytime, anywhere. Kollect legendary fighters like Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Raiden, and Kitana and fight in epic 3v3 battles set in the Mortal Kombat universe. This visually stunning fighting and card collection game has multiple modes and re-introduces characters and lore from Mortal Kombat’s 30-Year fighting game legacy. Launch into the action today and prove yourself in the greatest fighting tournament in all of the realms!

MASSIVE CHARACTER ROSTER

The roster is stacked with over 150 Mortal Kombat fighters spanning from the arcade days to the New Era of Mortal Kombat 1. Kollect the klassic fighters from MK3, legendary kombatants from MKX and MK11, and even reimagined fighters like Shang Tsung from MK1! The roster also features mobile exclusive variants like the Kombat Cup Team, as well as notorious guest fighters like Freddy Krueger, Jason Voorhees, and the Terminator.

BRUTAL 3v3 KOMBAT

Assemble your own team of versatile Mortal Kombat fighters and lead them into battle to earn experience, level up your attacks, and knock out the kompetition in Faction Wars. Each fighter has a set of unique attacks, like Sindel’s Banshee Scream, and Kabal’s Dash and Hook. Strategize with different team combinations such as the MK11 team or Day of the Dead team to maximize synergies and get an advantage over your enemies.

EPIC FRIENDSHIPS & BRUTALITIES

Mortal Kombat brings its trademark Friendships and Brutalities to mobile! Equip your Diamond fighters with the right Gear and unleash these over-the-top and iconic moves. Hug your evil twin with Kitana’s Friendship. Feel the power of Nightwolf’s Tomahawk with his Skull Cracker Brutality!

LORE-BASED TOWER EVENTS

Fight to the top of single-player Tower events to unlock exclusive tower-themed Equipment and earn impressive game rewards. Battle through the tower levels and knock out Bosses like Scorpion in the Shirai Ryu Tower, Sub-Zero in the Lin Kuei Tower, and Johnny Cage in the Action Movie Tower. Claim victory and Test Your Might in the Fatal versions for an extra challenge!

THE KRYPT

Shang Tsung’s Krypt awaits! Choose your own path and crawl through the Krypt to find hidden treasures that lie beyond the Fog. Explore and fight through the map to earn Krypt Hearts and Konsumables to unlock featured Diamond Fighters and Equipment!

MULTIPLAYER FACTION WARS

Compete and fight with other players in Faction Wars, an online competitive arena mode where players duel against other player’s teams. Climb the ranks of your Faction’s leaderboard to earn seasonal prizes.

WEEKLY TEAM CHALLENGES

Prove yourself in epic battles and complete a series of matches to bring new Mortal Kombat warriors to your roster! Come back every week to take on different fighting Challenges and kontinue to expand and level up your game Kollection with fighters like Jade, Sub-Zero, and Goro!

KOMBAT PASS SEASONS

Earn a variety of rewards including Souls, Dragon Krystals, and more by completing specific game objectives. Ascend featured Gold fighters like Warlock Quan Chi and Aftershock Tremor to instantly make them stronger and unlock their ability to perform a Brutality!

FEATS OF STRENGTH

Unlock unique Mortal Kombat profile and victory kustomizations by completing certain character objectives! Design your War Banner to show off in Faction War fights and gain Kombat stat bonuses by unlocking certain Feats of Strength.

Download this groundbreaking, free fighting game TODAY and unleash your power!


Requires iOS 12.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Get over here and immerse yourself in the iconic and visceral action of MORTAL KOMBAT MOBILE anytime, anywhere. Kollect legendary fighters like Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Raiden, and Kitana and fight in epic 3v3 battles set in the Mortal Kombat universe. This visually stunning fighting and card collection game has multiple modes and re-introduces characters and lore from Mortal Kombat’s 30-Year fighting game legacy. Launch into the action today and prove yourself in the greatest fighting tournament in all of the realms!

MASSIVE CHARACTER ROSTER

The roster is stacked with over 150 Mortal Kombat fighters spanning from the arcade days to the New Era of Mortal Kombat 1. Kollect the klassic fighters from MK3, legendary kombatants from MKX and MK11, and even reimagined fighters like Shang Tsung from MK1! The roster also features mobile exclusive variants like the Kombat Cup Team, as well as notorious guest fighters like Freddy Krueger, Jason Voorhees, and the Terminator.

BRUTAL 3v3 KOMBAT

Assemble your own team of versatile Mortal Kombat fighters and lead them into battle to earn experience, level up your attacks, and knock out the kompetition in Faction Wars. Each fighter has a set of unique attacks, like Sindel’s Banshee Scream, and Kabal’s Dash and Hook. Strategize with different team combinations such as the MK11 team or Day of the Dead team to maximize synergies and get an advantage over your enemies.

EPIC FRIENDSHIPS & BRUTALITIES

Mortal Kombat brings its trademark Friendships and Brutalities to mobile! Equip your Diamond fighters with the right Gear and unleash these over-the-top and iconic moves. Hug your evil twin with Kitana’s Friendship. Feel the power of Nightwolf’s Tomahawk with his Skull Cracker Brutality!

LORE-BASED TOWER EVENTS

Fight to the top of single-player Tower events to unlock exclusive tower-themed Equipment and earn impressive game rewards. Battle through the tower levels and knock out Bosses like Scorpion in the Shirai Ryu Tower, Sub-Zero in the Lin Kuei Tower, and Johnny Cage in the Action Movie Tower. Claim victory and Test Your Might in the Fatal versions for an extra challenge!

THE KRYPT

Shang Tsung’s Krypt awaits! Choose your own path and crawl through the Krypt to find hidden treasures that lie beyond the Fog. Explore and fight through the map to earn Krypt Hearts and Konsumables to unlock featured Diamond Fighters and Equipment!

MULTIPLAYER FACTION WARS

Compete and fight with other players in Faction Wars, an online competitive arena mode where players duel against other player’s teams. Climb the ranks of your Faction’s leaderboard to earn seasonal prizes.

WEEKLY TEAM CHALLENGES

Prove yourself in epic battles and complete a series of matches to bring new Mortal Kombat warriors to your roster! Come back every week to take on different fighting Challenges and kontinue to expand and level up your game Kollection with fighters like Jade, Sub-Zero, and Goro!

KOMBAT PASS SEASONS

Earn a variety of rewards including Souls, Dragon Krystals, and more by completing specific game objectives. Ascend featured Gold fighters like Warlock Quan Chi and Aftershock Tremor to instantly make them stronger and unlock their ability to perform a Brutality!

FEATS OF STRENGTH

Unlock unique Mortal Kombat profile and victory kustomizations by completing certain character objectives! Design your War Banner to show off in Faction War fights and gain Kombat stat bonuses by unlocking certain Feats of Strength.

Download this groundbreaking, free fighting game TODAY and unleash your power!


In-Game Events

11-Year Anniversary Gift Event
MAJOR UPDATE
11-Year Anniversary Gift Event
Celebrate 11 Years with special rewards

Celebrate MK Mobile's 11th Anniversary! Login daily to claim classic fighters like Scorpion, Goro, & Sub-Zero.

Starts: 4/3/2026Ends: 4/11/2026
Klassic Baraka Joins the Fight
PREMIERE
Klassic Baraka Joins the Fight
Unleash his signature rage and razor-sharp teeth

Based on his Mortal Kombat II debut, this iconic Tarkatan returns with his razor-sharp teeth & deadly arm blades.

Starts: 4/3/2026Ends: 5/4/2026
Anniversary Season is here
NEW SEASON
Anniversary Season is here
Get Klassic Baraka & MK II Movie Shao Kahn

Klassic Baraka's Anniversary Pass & Early Access to MK II Movie Shao Kahn before the film comes to theaters this May.

Starts: 4/3/2026Ends: 5/4/2026
Homelander Returns
SPECIAL EVENT
Homelander Returns
The most powerful Supe from The Boys is back.

The final season of The Boys is here. Face Homelander, the most powerful Supe, in the return of the Vought Tower.

Starts: 4/9/2026Ends: 5/6/2026

Ratings & Reviews

4.5 out of 5 with 150371 Counts
Age Rating 18+

Screenshots

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Assemble a team of warriors from the Mortal Kombat universe and lead them into battle to earn experience, new special attacks, and powerful artifacts. Mortal Kombat mobile brings its trademark Fatalities to mobile, with stunning graphics and over-the-top moves. Compete in Faction Wars, challenge other players in real-time, and unlock over 130 characters including veterans like Raiden and newcomers like Cassie Cage. The fight for Earthrealm starts here.

Features

1

Over 130 collectible MK characters

2

Visceral 3v3 combat mechanics

3

Iconic X-Rays and Fatalities

4

Competitive online Faction Wars

Tips

Promotion Videos

Mortal Kombat 1 | Official Jean-Claude Van Damme Trailer - YouTube

Related Videos

News on this game

‘Mortal Kombat II’ Will Now Rumble Next Summer

Warner Bros has moved 'Mortal Kombat II' from Oct. 24 this year to May 15, 2026 to get better play at the summer box office.

Deadline - Tue Oct 28 2025

Warner Bros. and New Line’s ‘Mortal Kombat II’ Moves to Summer 2026

Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line Cinema's “Mortal Kombat II” will now release on May 15, 2026, the companies announced on Friday.

Yahoo News Canada - Tue Oct 28 2025

Warner Bros. and New Line’s ‘Mortal Kombat II’ Moves to Summer 2026

New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. have moved Mortal Kombat II from October 2025 to May 2026 and we've got the details.

TheWrap - Tue Oct 28 2025

Mortal Kombat II bumped from October to May 2026

In a surprise move that's left everyone at Polygon feeling a little bit like our spines have been ripped out of our backs, Warner Bros. has...

Polygon - Tue Oct 28 2025

‘Mortal Kombat II’ Delays Release to Summer 2026

Mortal Kombat II moves its theatrical sequel movie release date to May 15, 2026. Karl Urban plays Johnny Cage in Warner Bros. video game...

The Hollywood Reporter - Tue Oct 28 2025

The 2025 Box Office Will Take a Blow with ‘Mortal Kombat II’ Pushing to Next Year

Warner Bros. is feeling bullish about what the video game sequel can do in theaters, but it'll wait until 2026 to see those benefits.

IndieWire - Tue Oct 28 2025

Warner Bros. Shifts ‘Mortal Kombat II’ Release Date to Summer 2026

The video game franchise sequel had been set for an October opening.

Gizmodo - Tue Oct 28 2025

Warner Bros. and New Line’s ‘Mortal Kombat II’ Moves to Summer 2026

Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line Cinema's “Mortal Kombat II” will now be released on May 15, 2026, the companies announced on Friday.

IMDb - Tue Oct 28 2025

Mortal Kombat II Delayed From October 2025 To May 2026

Warner Bros. has delayed Mortal Kombat II from October 2025 to May 2026, which is considered 'prime time' for summer blockbusters looking to...

Bleeding Cool News - Tue Oct 28 2025

Mortal Kombat 2 Movie Delayed to May 2026 Release

Warner Bros delays Mortal Kombat 2 from October 2025 to May 15, 2026, shifting the highly anticipated sequel into a summer release window.

Twisted Voxel - Tue Oct 28 2025

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Q&A

Yes, the game maintains the series' signature gore and Fatalities, and is rated for mature audiences.

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