# Nanosaur 2 vs Mech Pilot

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Nanosaur 2 at 79% against Mech Pilot's 26%. Nanosaur 2 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Mech Pilot's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 4.0) and price ($1.99 vs $3.99). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Nanosaur 2 costs $3.99 and Mech Pilot $1.99 up front. Mech Pilot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Nanosaur 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mech Pilot holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 45 and 40 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Nanosaur 2's written reviews are positive against 26% of Mech Pilot's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Nanosaur 2 ships an update every 2 months, Mech Pilot every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nanosaur 2 | Mech Pilot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | [4.0 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nanosaur-2/id293519917/reviews) | **[4.3 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mech-pilot/id481298471/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **45** | 40 |
| Positive reviews | **79.4% of reviews** | 25.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 82 MB | 168 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Pangea Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/281736538) | [Chris Egerter](https://appshunter.io/developer/288257889) |

## What reviewers say

### Nanosaur 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nanosaur-2/id293519917)

Pilot a futuristic, weaponized flying dinosaur to battle enemies and retrieve dinosaur eggs. Engage in thrilling single or multiplayer modes with various game types like Battle, Capture the Flag, and Race. Collect powerups for an arsenal of destructive weaponry.

**Highlights:** Single and multiplayer modes, Game controller support, AirPlay support, Live broadcasting, Dinosaur flight simulation, Multiple multiplayer game types

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and responsive controls
- 🎨 Stunning graphics and visuals
- 🕹️ Engaging and challenging gameplay
- 💰 Great value for the price
- 🕹️ Classic game experience translated well to mobile

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
- ⏱️ Levels are too long with no mid-level save option
- 🗺️ Lack of map or indicators for egg locations
- 💥 Instant death from collisions is frustrating
- 🎮 Controls can be difficult to master at first

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch for some users
- Multiplayer mode not functioning properly
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add mid-level save/checkpoint system
- Include map with egg locations marked
- Implement different difficulty settings
- Add more levels and gameplay variety
- Allow customization of controls and sensitivity


### Mech Pilot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mech-pilot/id481298471)

Engage in large-scale urban warfare as a mech pilot fighting an alien invasion. Destroy enemies to collect energy for upgrades, unlock new weapons, and master dodging maneuvers. Experience immersive 3D environments with advanced graphical features.

**Highlights:** Large-scale urban warfare, Destroy, loot, and upgrade mech, Swipe to dodge incoming fire, Variety of weapons, Encounter unique enemies, Immersive city environments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Metronosis Level Pack | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Good graphics and visuals
- 👍 Fun for MechWarrior fans
- 🎮 Addictive gameplay
- 🎶 Good sound effects
- 🕹️ Nostalgic MechWarrior style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕹️ Awkward/poor controls
- 🚫 Limited movement/on-rails
- 🐛 Frequent crashes/unplayable
- 😵 Confusing controls
- 📉 Steep learning curve

**Reported bugs**

- Screen stretched/off screen
- Touchscreen coordinates not calibrated
- App loads but doesn't display properly
- App kicks out immediately
- Game loads off to the side

**Requested features**

- More levels
- Radar like original
- Bigger environment
- Reverse Y axis option
- iCade controller support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nanosaur 2 free?

Nanosaur 2 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mech Pilot free?

Mech Pilot costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Nanosaur 2 or Mech Pilot?

Mech Pilot is rated higher. Nanosaur 2 averages 4.0 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while Mech Pilot averages 4.3 from 40 ratings.

### Do Nanosaur 2 or Mech Pilot have ads?

Neither Nanosaur 2 nor Mech Pilot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nanosaur 2 or Mech Pilot?

Nanosaur 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Mech Pilot every 5 weeks. Most recently, Nanosaur 2 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Mech Pilot on October 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*