# MEGA MAN X vs Sonic Runners Adventure

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, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

MEGA MAN X ships an update every 16 months, Sonic Runners Adventure every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MEGA MAN X | Sonic Runners Adventure |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [4.1 (846 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mega-man-x/id469343097/reviews) | **[4.7 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-runners-adventure/id1306844643/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 846 | **29K** |
| Positive reviews | 56.7% of reviews | **69.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#130** | #169 |
| Size | 297 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CAPCOM](https://appshunter.io/developer/308807391) | [Gameloft](https://appshunter.io/developer/282764297) |

## What reviewers say

### MEGA MAN X

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

**Currently charting:** #130 Top Paid · Action (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


### Sonic Runners Adventure

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-runners-adventure/id1306844643)

**Currently charting:** #169 Top Paid · Action, #193 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional performance issues
- Unresponsive controls at times

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 29, 2026 and Sonic Runners Adventure on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, MEGA MAN X or Sonic Runners Adventure?

MEGA MAN X currently peaks at #130 in the App Store charts, and Sonic Runners Adventure at #169. 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.*