Report updated Apr 4, 2026
Street Fighter IV CE
v1.08.02Fighting game enthusiasts and long-time Street Fighter fans looking for a high-fidelity, competitive mobile experience.
What Is Street Fighter IV CE?
Launched Jul 12, 2017
Updated Sep 2025
What users think iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
What does it look like?
What are the key features?
Includes 32 playable characters from the console version, featuring an Android-exclusive character, Dan.
Customizable on-screen virtual pad with an 'SP' button for executing complex special moves with a single tap.
Head-to-head competitive battles against players worldwide via Wi-Fi.
Compatibility with MFi (iOS) and Bluetooth (Android) controllers for a console-like experience.
Includes Arcade, Endless, Challenge, Replay, and Training modes.
What do users think? iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
“Recent user voice shows a mixed sentiment. Users appreciate gameplay quality and controller support, but report forced online connectivity and technical bugs and stability.”
What Users Love
WITHOUT ∆ DOUBT BEST FIGHTING G∆ME ∆V∆IL∆BLE IN MOBILE PHONE G∆MING PERIOD!
Just as smooth and intense as the classic console hit
its nice game since they also have controller support
Awesome with a backbone
Pain Points
can't play offline
Why do we need internet connection for solo gaming?
Game doesn’t even open,stuck on click to agree
at round start & end of round, the virtual control glitches out
So annoying tapping screen even using the gaming controller for navigate the menu
High confidence · 99 reviews available
How is it ranked?
| Category | Chart | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casual | Paid | #32 | ▲10 |
| Action | Paid | #66 | ▲16 |
What are the pros and cons?
Pros
- Strong IP recognition and nostalgia
- Large character roster (32 fighters)
- Simplified 'SP' controls for mobile accessibility
Cons
- Mandatory online connection for single-player
- Incomplete controller support (menus only touch)
- Technical stability issues on modern OS
What is the market outlook?
Growth Opportunities
- Restore offline play to win back mobile travelers
- Full controller mapping for handheld gaming devices
- Leverage Netflix Games for broader audience reach
Market Threats
- Modern mobile-first fighters like Skullgirls
- Rising popularity of platform fighters (Brawlhalla)
- Negative sentiment trend due to DRM requirements
Who competes with Street Fighter IV CE?
The Nemesis
Why it's a threat
- +
Users are happier — sentiment 72/100 vs 45
- +
Higher rated at 4.7★ vs 4.3★
Contenders
A massive platform fighter that competes for the same competitive, tournament-minded player base with full cross-play and controller support.
Full Cross-Play
THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98
SNK CORPORATION
A premium port of a classic technical fighter that appeals to the same nostalgia-driven 'hardcore' fighting game demographic.
A premium port of a classic technical fighter that appeals to the same nostalgia-driven 'hardcore' fighting game demographic.
GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES
★4.0 (235)SNK CORPORATION
A highly technical 2D fighter favored by purists for its deep mechanics, directly competing with Street Fighter's mastery-focused gameplay.
A highly technical 2D fighter favored by purists for its deep mechanics, directly competing with Street Fighter's mastery-focused gameplay.
Shadow Fight 3 - RPG Fighting
★4.7 (207K)Nekki Limited
A highly popular weapon-based fighter that bridges the gap between casual progression and technical combat.
A highly popular weapon-based fighter that bridges the gap between casual progression and technical combat.
Peers
While more of a 'tap-fighter,' it dominates the fighting category and competes for the same general audience interested in character collection and 1v1 combat.
Synergy Bonuses
A 3D arena fighter with high overlap in the anime/fighting game fan base, focusing on high-action competitive PvP.
Card-Based Strategic Combat
Power Rangers: Legacy Wars
nWay Inc.
A competitive real-time fighter that uses a grid-based movement system and card-style ability execution.
A competitive real-time fighter that uses a grid-based movement system and card-style ability execution.
New Kids on the Block
Vita Fighters
★4.4 (485)Ranida Studios Inc.
An indie tribute to classic 3D fighters like Virtua Fighter, gaining traction for its clean mechanics and mobile-first design.
An indie tribute to classic 3D fighters like Virtua Fighter, gaining traction for its clean mechanics and mobile-first design.
Flash Party
★4.8 (14K)XD Entertainment Pte Ltd
A rising platform fighter with high production values and a growing competitive scene that threatens to pull younger players away from traditional fighters.
A rising platform fighter with high production values and a growing competitive scene that threatens to pull younger players away from traditional fighters.
What are the key takeaways?
Street Fighter IV CE is a divisive games app that is free with in-app purchases. With a 4.3/5 rating from 122.7K reviews, it receives mixed feedback from users. Users particularly appreciate gameplay quality, though forced online connectivity remains a common concern.
Best for: Fighting game enthusiasts and long-time Street Fighter fans looking for a high-fidelity, competitive mobile experience.
How much does it cost?
Model: freemium
Uses a 'try-before-you-buy' model on Android to lower the barrier to entry, while maintaining a premium price point on iOS. Recent Netflix integration suggests a move toward subscription-based revenue.
iOS Version
1.08.02
Android Version
1.08.02
Release Date
Jul 12, 2017
iOS Price
$4.99
Android Price
Free
Developer
CAPCOM