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PUBG MOBILE is the mobile version of PUBG: Battlegrounds. Up to 100 players parachute onto a map, gather gear and fight to be the last player or squad left. It also has quicker modes such as 4v4 Arena, Payload and Infection. It is free on iOS and Android. Unknown Cash (UC) is the paid in-game currency.
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What PUBG MOBILE is
PUBG MOBILE is the mobile version of PUBG: Battlegrounds. Up to 100 players parachute onto a map, gather gear and fight to be the last player or squad left. It also has quicker modes such as 4v4 Arena, Payload and Infection. It is free on iOS and Android. Unknown Cash (UC) is the paid in-game currency.
Developer: Lightspeed Studios (Tencent), based on PUBG: Battlegrounds by Krafton. Publisher: Tencent Games / Level Infinite (Krafton owns the PUBG IP). Official site: https://www.pubgmobile.com/.
PUBG MOBILE has no official cheat codes, so there is no cheat sheet for it.
Platforms
- iOS and iPadOSFree on the App Store. It needs iOS 13.0 or later and an Apple A8 chip or newer (iPhone 6 or later, iPad Air 2, iPad mini 4 and later).
- AndroidFree on Google Play. Google Play checks whether your device is compatible before you install.
- IndiaPUBG MOBILE has been blocked in India since September 2020. Krafton publishes Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) as a separate game for India.
PUBG MOBILE is a phone and tablet game, so none of our console pages apply. PUBG: Battlegrounds is the separate PC and console version.
Editions and prices
PUBG MOBILE is free-to-play. The table shows the base game and the official paid passes or currency packs.
| Item | US (USD) | UK (GBP) | Eurozone (EUR) | India (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PUBG MOBILE (base game) | Free | Free | Free | Not available in India |
| 60 UC | $0.99 | £0.99 | €0.99 | Not available |
| 180 UC | $2.99 | Unconfirmed | Unconfirmed | Not available |
| 300 UC | $4.99 | £4.99 | €5.99 | Not available |
| 600 UC | $9.99 | £9.99 | €9.99 | Not available |
| 1,500 UC | $24.99 | £24.99 | €29.99 | Not available |
| 3,000 UC | $49.99 | £49.99 | €59.99 | Not available |
| 6,000 UC | $99.99 | £99.99 | €99.99 | Not available |
| PUBGM Prime (1 month) | $0.99 | £0.99 | €0.99 | Not available |
| PUBGM Prime Plus (1 month) | $9.99 | £9.49 | €10.49 | Not available |
Prices checked 31 October 2026 from the in-app purchase lists on Apple’s App Store in the US, UK and Germany. The App Store shows only its top in-app purchases for each country, so the 180 UC price in the UK and Germany is Unconfirmed. Google Play prices can differ and are shown inside the game. PUBG MOBILE is not sold in India. BGMI has its own prices, which are not listed here.
Release history
| Milestone | Date and details |
|---|---|
| Worldwide launch | 19 March 2018 on iOS and Android |
| India | Blocked in September 2020. BGMI is the separate India version. |
Official mobile requirements
| Part | iPhone and iPad |
|---|---|
| OS | iOS 13.0 or later / iPadOS 13.0 or later |
| Chip | Apple A8 or newer (iPhone 6 or newer, iPad Air 2 or newer, iPad mini 4 or newer) |
| Not supported | Apple A7 or older (iPhone 5s or older, iPad Air, iPad mini 3 or older) |
| Download size | About 4 GB (App Store). More is needed for in-game resource packs. |
Tencent does not publish current Android minimum specs for PUBG MOBILE, so we leave them out. Google Play shows whether your phone is compatible.
PUBG MOBILE esports
The PUBG MOBILE Global Championship (PMGC) is the season-ending world final of the official PUBG MOBILE esports circuit, after the regional leagues and the PUBG MOBILE World Cup.
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PUBG MOBILE FAQ
Is PUBG MOBILE free?
Yes. It is free on the App Store and Google Play. Unknown Cash (UC), Prime and Prime Plus are optional purchases.
How much is UC?
On the US App Store (checked 31 October 2026), 60 UC costs $0.99, 600 UC costs $9.99 and 6,000 UC costs $99.99. UK and German App Store prices are in the table above.
Can I play PUBG MOBILE in India?
No. PUBG MOBILE has been blocked in India since September 2020. Krafton’s Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) is the separate version for players in India.
Which phones can run PUBG MOBILE?
On iOS it needs iOS 13.0 or later and an Apple A8 chip or newer. On Android, Google Play checks compatibility for your device because Tencent does not publish a current Android minimum.
Is PUBG MOBILE the same as PUBG: Battlegrounds?
No. PUBG: Battlegrounds is Krafton’s PC and console game. PUBG MOBILE is a separate mobile game with its own accounts, events and esports circuit.
Are there cheat codes for PUBG MOBILE?
No. It is an online game with no cheat codes. Hacks and modified apps lead to bans, so we do not publish a cheat sheet.
Sources
- Apple App Store: PUBG MOBILE (US)
- Apple App Store: PUBG MOBILE (UK)
- Apple App Store: PUBG MOBILE (Germany)
- Google Play: PUBG MOBILE
- PUBG MOBILE official site
- PUBG MOBILE esports
Prices and requirements were checked on official stores on 31 October 2026. Anything we could not confirm is marked Unconfirmed. We do not estimate or convert prices.