Comparison

Patlax vs MercenaryReign

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

Head to head
About

Patlax

Engage in a math-based puzzle game where the objective is to pop cubes. Each level presents unique goals, but the core mechanic involves strategically clearing cubes.

Highlights
  • Math-based gameplay
  • Cube popping mechanics
  • Varied level objectives
  • Puzzle solving
Features
Read full description

Do some math to pop some cubes! Every level comes with different objectives, but the one constant is that you need to pop them cubes!

About

MercenaryReign

Command hundreds of mercenaries and employ thousands of strategies in epic positional warfare. Gather diverse units and legendary generals to create unique combat formations and break through enemy defenses. Enjoy strategic depth with semi-automatic or fully automatic combat.

Highlights
  • Free formation of legions
  • Hundreds of mercenaries
  • Troop restraint and skill combination
  • Disruptive offensive gameplay
  • Semi-automatic or fully automatic combat
  • Enhance mercenary attributes
Features
Read full description

"Command hundreds of mercenaries and employ thousands of strategies! In 'King of Mercenaries,' you will become the commander of a legion, gathering dragons, wind spirits, monsters, and legendary generals to launch epic positional warfare! The unique mercenary system ensures every battle is filled with infinite possibilities!" 1. "Free formation of legions" From small monsters, big monsters, dragons to monster generals, you can recruit hundreds of mercenaries to create a unique combat formation! Troop restraint, skill combination, strategy depth approaching classic battle chess! 2 "Disruptive Offensive Gameplay" Command the mercenary army to break through the enemy's defense line, and use the characteristics, formations, and special skills of mercenaries to turn the tide of the battle! 3 "Ultimate Strategy Duel" Semi automatic or fully automatic combat, one hand can control the entire army, but every decision is related to victory or defeat! 4 "Ultimate Strategy Duel" Enhance mercenary attributes, challenge higher difficulty levels, and climb to the top of the world.

Screenshots

Patlax3 screens
MercenaryReign4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Patlax at none against MercenaryReign's 7. MercenaryReign's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. MercenaryReign sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Patlax asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Patlax against 5.0 for MercenaryReign. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Patlax ships an update every 7 months, MercenaryReign every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Patlax versus MercenaryReign: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPatlaxMercenaryReign
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB270 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCagatay Onur Sengor德宝 衣

Customer experience

Patlax

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

MercenaryReign

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Patlax

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

MercenaryReign

One-time7
  • 1,000 Gold Coins$0.99
  • 500 Diamonds$0.99
  • 3,000 Gold Coins$1.99
Show 4 more
  • 2000 Diamonds$2.99
  • 10,000 Gold Coins$4.99
  • 5,000 Diamonds$4.99
  • 12,000 Diamonds$9.99

Questions

Is Patlax free?
Patlax is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MercenaryReign free?
MercenaryReign is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Patlax or MercenaryReign?
Patlax and MercenaryReign are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Patlax or MercenaryReign have ads?
Neither Patlax nor MercenaryReign shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Patlax or MercenaryReign?
Patlax ships an update every 7 months, and MercenaryReign every 4 days. Most recently, Patlax was updated on October 21, 2026 and MercenaryReign on October 24, 2026.

Other comparisons