# Otto Matic vs Mech Pilot

Otto Matic and Mech Pilot both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of Otto Matic's written reviews are positive against 26% of Mech Pilot's. Otto Matic also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Mech Pilot's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 8 months) and price ($1.99 vs $2.99). On rating, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Otto Matic costs $2.99 and Mech Pilot $1.99 up front. Mech Pilot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Otto Matic asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mech Pilot holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 43 and 40 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of Otto Matic'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.

Otto Matic ships an update every 8 months, Mech Pilot every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Otto Matic | Mech Pilot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | [4.1 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/otto-matic/id306811786/reviews) | **[4.3 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mech-pilot/id481298471/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **43** | 40 |
| Positive reviews | **73.7% of reviews** | 25.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 100 MB | 168 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, 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

### Otto Matic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/otto-matic/id306811786)

Embark on a retro-futuristic adventure as Otto Matic, a robot tasked with saving Earth from alien invaders. Explore vibrant 3D alien worlds, battle bizarre creatures and giant vegetables, and rescue humans from abduction. Experience a variety of wild scenarios, from skiing behind sea monsters to piloting flying saucers.

**Highlights:** 10 alien worlds, 25 alien creatures, 7 space-age weapons, Giant radioactive vegetables, Pilot flying saucers, Rescue abducted humans

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Nostalgic gameplay
- 👍 Challenging levels
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 🎶 Awesome soundtrack

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🎮 Awkward controls
- 🔄 No camera control
- 💾 No save/checkpoint feature

**Reported bugs**

- Supernova feature not working
- Invisible barriers blocking attacks
- Enemies can shoot through barriers

**Requested features**

- Accelerometer control option
- Ability to replay/skip levels
- Camera control functionality


### 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 Otto Matic free?

Otto Matic costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mech Pilot free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Otto Matic or Mech Pilot?

Mech Pilot is rated higher. Otto Matic averages 4.1 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Mech Pilot averages 4.3 from 40 ratings.

### Do Otto Matic or Mech Pilot have ads?

Neither Otto Matic nor Mech Pilot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Otto Matic or Mech Pilot?

Otto Matic ships an update every 8 months, and Mech Pilot every 5 weeks. Most recently, Otto Matic was updated on October 29, 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.*