Comparison

DOOM vs MEGA MAN X

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

Head to head
About

DOOM

Experience the groundbreaking first-person shooter that defined a genre. This re-release brings the original 1993 demon-slaying action, complete with its expansion, to your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Original 1993 release
  • Includes Thy Flesh Consumed expansion
  • Fast-paced demon-slaying action
  • First-person shooter gameplay
  • Mobile re-release
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Celebrate DOOM’s 25th anniversary with the re-release of the original DOOM (1993), including the expansion, Thy Flesh Consumed, is now available on iOS devices. First released in 1993, DOOM introduced millions of gamers to the fast-paced, white-knuckle, demon-slaying action the franchise is known for. Relive the birth of the first-person shooter, wherever you go, and experience the classic demon-blasting fun that popularized the genre.

About

MEGA MAN X

Experience a classic action game with enhanced graphics and multiple gameplay modes. Challenge yourself with various difficulty levels, compete with others globally, and unlock numerous achievements. Power up your character with customizable upgrades and new weapons to overcome formidable foes.

Highlights
  • Enhanced Retina Display graphics
  • Two display modes (Regular and Full)
  • Three difficulty levels (Easy, Normal, Hard)
  • Ranking Mode with Score Attack, Time Race, Endless
  • 80 unlockable challenges
  • In-game upgrades and power-ups
  • Customizable BGM options
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The super masterpiece of the action game "MEGA MAN X” now powered up! With variety of weapons and reinforcing parts, break Sigma’s dark ambition down!! ◆Power-up points 1.【Supporting Retina Display!】 “MEGA MAN X”’s old graphic was localized! 2.【2 Display Modes!!】 In addition to “REGULAR MODE” which displays whole screen of the game, “FULL MODE,” which displays full iPhone display, is available! 3.【Three Difficulty Levels!】 Story Mode comes with Easy, Normal, and Hard difficulty options. Easy places extra platforms in stages, so you won't fall to your death, and confident players looking for a challenge will feel right at home on Hard! 4.【Ranking Mode! (Function supporting Game Center)】 Compete with other players in Ranking Mode! Aim for the most points in Score Attack, rush to clear stages the fastest in Time Race, and see who can finish the most stages in Endless. Polish your skills and aim for the top! 5.【80 Challenges!! (Function supporting Game Center)】 20 challenges in the Opening Stage of “STORY MODE” (*1)!! There are 60 in following stages, so there are 80 challenges altogether! ※(*1) does not supports Game Center. 6.【Support Features to Help You Progress!】 Those who don't know where to find the upgrades in-game, or who just want to power up right away, can easily get upgrades through the Customizations screen! There are a range of support options, like Full Armor and All Weapons, to help you progress through the game smoother! Try discounted “Perfect Set” to be strongest! You can also change the BGM to the arranged versions to give the game a different feel! Note: Support features and arranged BGM are paid content. ------------ ◆Operating Methods Move・・・・・Direction button Shot・・・Attack button Jump・・・Jump button Change Weapon・・・Change Weapon button on the right top Quick Change・・・Try touching the top of the game screen! And scroll your finger right and left then let it go; you can change the weapon quick and easy! Dismounting Ride Armor・・・Tap the icon on the right top ------------ [Important Notes] Please see [Supported OS and Devices] in the lower part of the following link. https://www.capcom-games.com/product/en-us/megamanx-app/?t=openv Note: We cannot guarantee the app’s performance or offer refunds if you use a device not listed as compatible.

Screenshots

DOOM4 screens
MEGA MAN X4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DOOM at none against MEGA MAN X's 6. DOOM also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 16 months). MEGA MAN X's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 3.8) and price ($0.99 vs $4.99). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and chart position 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

DOOM costs $4.99 and MEGA MAN X $0.99 up front. MEGA MAN X sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. DOOM asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MEGA MAN X holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8K and 839 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of DOOM's written reviews are positive against 57% of MEGA MAN X's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DOOM ships an update every 3 months, MEGA MAN X every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
DOOM versus MEGA MAN X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDOOMMEGA MAN X
Price$4.99$0.99 — better
Rating3.8 (1.8K ratings)4.1 (839 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.7% of reviews56.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.8K — better839
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 16 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#65#38 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size379 MB297 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBethesdaCAPCOM

Customer experience

DOOM

All ratings1,799 ratings
Positive66.9%
Neutral8.0%
Negative25.1%
Written reviews376 reviews
Positive53.7%
Neutral10.9%
Negative35.4%

MEGA MAN X

All ratings839 ratings
Positive75.9%
Neutral6.1%
Negative18.0%
Written reviews365 reviews
Positive56.7%
Neutral12.1%
Negative31.2%

User reviews

DOOM

From 1.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 🎮 Great classic Doom experience
  • 💯 Faithful port of the original game
  • 🎨 Impressive graphics and visuals

Room to improve

  • 🎮 Clunky and unresponsive touch controls
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches (e.g. doors not opening, screen issues)
  • 🔒 Mandatory Bethesda account login
  • 🔇 Poor audio quality and missing original soundtrack

MEGA MAN X

From 839 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 🎮 Classic Mega Man X experience
  • 👍 Variety of difficulty settings
  • 🎶 Great soundtrack

Room to improve

  • 🎮 Subpar touch controls
  • 🔀 Fragmented level design
  • 🎨 Disappointing graphics compared to original
  • 🐛 Saving issues/lost progress

Bugs and requests

DOOM

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
  • Inability to save progress
  • Weapon selection issues
  • Inconsistent performance and frame rate drops

Requested features

5 requests
  • Customizable control schemes
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Support for mods and custom WADs
  • Doom II and Final Doom support
  • Keyboard and mouse support

MEGA MAN X

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inability to obtain certain items/achievements
  • Choppy frame rate

Requested features

4 requests
  • Controller support
  • Widescreen/full-screen support
  • Ability to switch to original graphics
  • Porting of other Mega Man X games

In-app purchases

None

DOOM

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

MEGA MAN X

One-time6
  • All Health Boosts$0.99
  • All Subtanks$0.99
  • Full Armor$1.99
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  • All Weapons$1.99
  • Arranged BGMs$2.99
  • Complete Set$3.99

Questions

Is DOOM free?
DOOM costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MEGA MAN X free?
MEGA MAN X costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DOOM or MEGA MAN X?
MEGA MAN X is rated higher. DOOM averages 3.8 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while MEGA MAN X averages 4.1 from 839 ratings.
Do DOOM or MEGA MAN X have ads?
Neither DOOM nor MEGA MAN X shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DOOM or MEGA MAN X?
DOOM ships an update every 3 months, and MEGA MAN X every 16 months. Most recently, DOOM was updated on October 12, 2026 and MEGA MAN X on October 13, 2026.
Which is more popular, DOOM or MEGA MAN X?
DOOM currently peaks at #65 in the App Store charts, and MEGA MAN X at #38. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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