# DOOM vs MEGA MAN X

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | DOOM | MEGA MAN X |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [3.8 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doom/id336347946/reviews) | **[4.1 (839 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mega-man-x/id469343097/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 839 |
| Positive reviews | 53.7% of reviews | **56.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 16 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #56 | **#48** |
| Size | 379 MB | 297 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bethesda](https://appshunter.io/developer/547109759) | [CAPCOM](https://appshunter.io/developer/308807391) |

## What reviewers say

### DOOM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doom/id336347946)

**Currently charting:** #56 Top Paid · Action, #161 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎮 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### MEGA MAN X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mega-man-x/id469343097)

**Currently charting:** #48 Top Paid · Action, #144 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Health Boosts | $0.99 | one-time |
| All Subtanks | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full Armor | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Weapons | $1.99 | one-time |
| Arranged BGMs | $2.99 | one-time |
| Complete Set | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to obtain certain items/achievements
- Choppy frame rate

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 #56 in the App Store charts, and MEGA MAN X at #48. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*