Comparison

Nova vs Mecharashi

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Nova

Build and command your own space station and fleet in a chaotic galaxy. Forge alliances, explore new worlds, and engage in strategic space battles to shape the future of the sector. Your decisions will determine the fate of the galaxy.

Highlights
  • Build and customize space stations
  • Assemble modular warship fleets
  • Form intergalactic alliances
  • Explore and investigate the sector
  • Engage in strategic space battles
  • Uncover galactic mysteries
Features
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-An Imposing Republican Space Station- In the dark and dangerous void, your imposing space station will be your haven and base. Complete Republican Orders and adjust your strategic deployment regularly. A powerful space station will be your first step toward the conquest of the galaxy. -Unstoppable Space Armada- Select wisely among various warship blueprints. Forge your unique fleets with modular designs and assembling systems. Plan out your strategic options carefully and join in unprecedented space battles. Your choice will affect the outcome of every battle you’ll fight in. -Establish Your Intergalactic Alliance- After the “Supernova Event”, the whole Renney Sector is in deep turmoil. In this chaotic state, you need to build a powerful intergalactic Alliance with the people you trust most. The future of the Renney Sector now depends on your cooperation. -Endless Stars Endless Stories- Send out your fleets to explore and investigate the sector. Witness whimsical stories and the impressing intergalactic epic. -And More- A Dyson Sphere is now available for takeover in “Goliath Galaxy”, the truth behind the “Supernova Event” is still lying in the dimming void. The Republic and the Coterminal have gone silent since the universal cataclysm. You and your Alliance will decide the future of the Renney Sector. Will you use your unchallengeable diplomatic mind to reach your strategic goal? Or are you planning to expand your territory with bloodshed? An interstellar journey unlike any other is about to unfold. SUPPORT Email us at support@gamestone3.com

About

Mecharashi

Engage in a tactical turn-based RPG featuring a unique part-destruction combat system for mechas. Customize your machines with a vast array of weapons and pilots to strategically dismantle enemy mechs and achieve victory in a war-torn world.

Highlights
  • Part-destruction combat system
  • Mecha customization (body, arms, legs, weapons)
  • Pilot selection with unique backstories
  • Extensive paintwork customization (120+ free colors)
  • Story stages with engaging narratives
  • Visually stunning mecha designs and environments
Features
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Mecharashi Version 2.4 [Chasing Illusions]: Now Live! "Mecharashi is a mecha-themed tactical turn-based game. The game adopts a unique part-destruction combat system, where you can assemble mechas however you want, equip a wide selection of weapons, and choose your favorite pilots to engage in battle. When any part of a mecha is destroyed, its battle efficiency will diminish significantly. By focusing attacks on the most critical enemy parts, you can gain a clear strategic advantage. As a mecha commander, your task is to achieve victory through strategic insight and journey through a world shaped by war, where profound stories of dire conflict and unassailable hope are born!" The Most Visually Stunning Mobile Mecha Game to Date The game is designed to meet the highest standards for mobile platforms. Every detail, from the design of each environment to the mecha models, is designed with a serious, realistic approach for maximum visual expression. Story Stages Combining Engaging Narratives and Tough Challenges Surrounded by the immersive environments of Milkhama, players command a mercenary unit, exploring the world and shaking up the political machinations behind the scenes, becoming key players in a story that will shape history. Build and Customize Your Mecha Squad On Milkhama Island, countless mecha factories vie for supremacy, leading to the creation of classic mechas with diverse designs and performance features, along with an array of corresponding weapons. You can customize the bodies, arms, legs, and weapons of your mechas to form a mecha squad tailored to each battle's needs, then outfit them with elite pilots, each boasting a unique personality and backstory. You can also customize the paintwork of your mechas and weapons down to the finest details, with over 120 free colors available by default. Revolutionary Turn-Based "Part Destruction" Gameplay The hit points of different mecha parts are calculated separately in battle, allowing for individual part destruction. This feature opens the doors to a world of infinite strategic possibilities. Destroying the torso, the part with the highest hit points, will directly neutralize the target, while breaking the arms or legs will impair weapons and mobility. Your every choice must be considered in advance, based on the current situation on the battlefield. Thank you for your interest in Mecharashi. We look forward to meeting you in Milkhama! Please follow us for the latest updates: X: https://x.com/mecharashi YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mecharashi Discord: https://discord.gg/mecharashi Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/Mecharashi_Global/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/Mecharashi-100820506209710 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mecharashi_global Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mecharashi/

Screenshots

Nova4 screens
Mecharashi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Nova at #162 against Mecharashi's unranked. Mecharashi's advantage is review sentiment (70% vs 58%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Nova sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Mecharashi sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mecharashi holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4K and 5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Nova's written reviews are positive against 70% of Mecharashi's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nova ships an update every 3 weeks, Mecharashi monthly. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Nova versus Mecharashi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNovaMecharashi
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4K ratings)4.8 (5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.2% of reviews69.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4K5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#162 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2.0 GB3.6 GB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperSTONE3 PTE. LTD.TenTree Games

Customer experience

Nova

All ratings3,970 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral2.7%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews742 reviews
Positive58.2%
Neutral7.5%
Negative34.2%

Mecharashi

All ratings4,931 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral1.0%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews502 reviews
Positive69.9%
Neutral7.0%
Negative23.1%

User reviews

Nova

From 4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun, addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Decent progression without paying
  • 🎨 Beautiful graphics and atmosphere
  • 💡 Interesting ship building and customization
  • 🌟 Engaging strategy elements

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
  • 🕰️ Slow progression and grindy gameplay
  • 💰 Aggressive monetization and pay-to-win mechanics
  • 🧠 Steep learning curve, lacking tutorials
  • 🤖 Weak and repetitive combat system

Mecharashi

From 5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great gameplay
  • 👍 Engaging story and characters
  • 🎨 Excellent graphics and visuals
  • 🔓 Accessible content
  • 🤖 Mech customization

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🤖 Inefficient auto-battle mode
  • 💰 Gacha mechanics and low pull rates

Bugs and requests

Nova

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Account loss and data reset issues
  • Inability to load game or access certain features
  • Bugs in alliance and multiplayer functionality
  • Glitches in ship assembly and upgrade process

Requested features

5 requests
  • More in-depth storyline and narrative
  • Improved tutorial and onboarding experience
  • Ability to control ships directly in combat
  • Better balance between free-to-play and paid progression
  • More diverse and challenging PvE content

Mecharashi

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Losing battles despite dealing no damage
  • Pilots not moving before using skills
  • Missing pre-order rewards

Requested features

4 requests
  • More weapon and mech diversity
  • Improved customization options
  • PvP arena mode
  • Console/controller support

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Nova

One-time10
  • Tiny Pack$0.99
  • Special Pack$1.99
  • Daily Pack$2.99
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  • Bonus Pack$4.99
  • Medium Pack$9.99
  • Value Pack$14.99
  • Large Pack$19.99
  • Development Pack 1$39.99
  • Huge Pack$49.99
  • Epic Pack$99.99
10 purchases

Mecharashi

One-time10
  • 10 credits Pack$0.99
  • 30 credits Pack$2.99
  • 50 credits Pack$4.99
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  • 100 credits Pack$9.99
  • 130 credits Pack$12.99
  • 150 credits Pack$14.99
  • 200 credits Pack$19.99
  • 250 credits Pack$24.99
  • 500 credits Pack$49.99
  • 1000 credits Pack$99.99

Questions

Is Nova free?
Nova is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mecharashi free?
Mecharashi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Nova or Mecharashi?
Mecharashi is rated higher. Nova averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while Mecharashi averages 4.8 from 5K ratings.
Do Nova or Mecharashi have ads?
Neither Nova nor Mecharashi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nova or Mecharashi?
Nova ships an update every 3 weeks, and Mecharashi monthly. Most recently, Nova was updated on November 11, 2026 and Mecharashi on November 11, 2026.

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