Comparison

MEGA MAN X vs Sonic Runners Adventure

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

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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.

About

Sonic Runners Adventure

Embark on a high-speed adventure with iconic characters, racing through vibrant levels and battling a classic villain. Unlock unique abilities, power up your favorites, and enjoy skill-based gameplay with simple controls. Experience thrilling arcade action offline after the initial download.

Highlights
  • Dash through 4 iconic locations
  • Unlock and power up characters
  • Overcome obstacles and villains
  • Listen to iconic tracks
  • Skill-based combo gameplay
  • Offline play available
  • Auto-run mode for easy access
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Sonic the Hedgehog and his friends are back in an action-packed runner game! Catch speed fever as you relive the Sonic legend. Run, jump, dash or fly across the road and through exciting platformer levels. Unlock new characters including Tails, Knuckles and more, each with their own unique abilities you can power up. Rush to save Sonic's universe by fighting Dr. Eggman across 4 iconic locations. All this in a compact download size, so just about anyone can jump-start their day with some high-speed arcade action! SONIC FEATURES • Dash through 4 iconic locations with super graphics. WARNING: May cause a rush of excitement. • Unlock loads of characters like Tails, Knuckles, Shadow the Hedgehog and more high-speed legends, each with their own super abilities. • Overcome an endless rush of obstacles and villains, including the nefarious Dr. Eggman himself! • Listen to iconic tracks as you run for heart-pounding fun! • Pick up your favorite buddies, each with their own super skill! And remember: Choose them wisely to combine their skills and help you win! • Power up your favorite characters to improve their abilities. • An exciting story full of super characters and fun twists. • Jump into a variety of fun arcade experiences with replayable levels & loads of objectives. Whatever road you dash down, it's guaranteed to have endless enjoyment! • Discover the mysterious Bonus mode that's a real rush of fun with a dash of speed fever! • Enjoy skill-based combo gameplay using simple controls, plus an auto-run mode so anyone can jump in on the action! • You can play the game completely offline after your first session! The perfect game for fans of high-speed platformers, offline action, fun runs, arcade legends, or "The Blue Blur," Sonic the Hedgehog himself! ___________________________________ © SEGA. All rights reserved. SEGA is registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. SEGA, the SEGA logo, SONIC THE HEDGEHOG, SONIC RUNNERS and SONIC RUNNERS ADVENTURE are either trademarks or registered trademarks of SEGA Holdings Co., Ltd. or its affiliates. ___________________________________ Visit our official site at http://gmlft.co/website_EN Check out the new blog at http://gmlft.co/central Don't forget to follow us on social media: Facebook: http://gmlft.co/SNS_FB_EN Twitter: http://gmlft.co/SNS_TW_EN Instagram: http://gmlft.co/GL_SNS_IG YouTube: http://gmlft.co/GL_SNS_YT ___________________________________ Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Brazilian, Russian, Turkish, Arabic, Thai, Spanish LATAM, Polish, Vietnamese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese The game requires an Internet connection (3G or Wi-Fi) for the first game launch. ___________________________________ Privacy Policy: http://www.gameloft.com/en/privacy-notice Terms of Use: http://www.gameloft.com/en/conditions-of-use End-User License Agreement: http://www.gameloft.com/en/eula

Screenshots

MEGA MAN X4 screens
Sonic Runners Adventure4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sonic Runners Adventure at 4.7 against MEGA MAN X's 4.1. Sonic Runners Adventure also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ratings volume (29K vs 846). On ads and device support 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

MEGA MAN X costs $4.99 and Sonic Runners Adventure $2.99 up front. MEGA MAN X sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Sonic Runners Adventure asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sonic Runners Adventure holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sonic Runners Adventure has 29K ratings behind it against 846, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of MEGA MAN X's written reviews are positive against 69% of Sonic Runners Adventure's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MEGA MAN X ships an update every 16 months, Sonic Runners Adventure every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
MEGA MAN X versus Sonic Runners Adventure: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMEGA MAN XSonic Runners Adventure
Price$4.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.1 (846 ratings)4.7 (29K ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.7% of reviews69.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings84629K — better
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank—#149 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size297 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCAPCOMGameloft

Customer experience

MEGA MAN X

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

Sonic Runners Adventure

All ratings28,597 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral4.0%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews487 reviews
Positive69.4%
Neutral12.7%
Negative17.9%

User reviews

MEGA MAN X

From 846 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

Sonic Runners Adventure

From 29K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
  • 👍 Offline playability
  • 💰 No microtransactions
  • 🎨 Good graphics
  • 🎶 Enjoyable soundtrack

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Lack of content/levels
  • 🤖 Generic character models
  • 🕹️ Repetitive gameplay
  • 🕰️ Timed 'infinite' levels
  • 🔍 Missing popular characters

Bugs and requests

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

Sonic Runners Adventure

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional performance issues
  • Unresponsive controls at times

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more playable characters
  • Implement true endless mode
  • Expand level selection and variety
  • Include more Sonic series music
  • Improve character model designs

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
None

Sonic Runners Adventure

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MEGA MAN X free?
MEGA MAN X costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Sonic Runners Adventure free?
Sonic Runners Adventure costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MEGA MAN X or Sonic Runners Adventure?
Sonic Runners Adventure is rated higher. MEGA MAN X averages 4.1 out of 5 from 846 ratings, while Sonic Runners Adventure averages 4.7 from 29K ratings.
Do MEGA MAN X or Sonic Runners Adventure have ads?
Neither MEGA MAN X nor Sonic Runners Adventure shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MEGA MAN X or Sonic Runners Adventure?
MEGA MAN X ships an update every 16 months, and Sonic Runners Adventure every 4 months. Most recently, MEGA MAN X was updated on October 30, 2026 and Sonic Runners Adventure on October 30, 2026.

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