# MEGA MAN X vs Grimvalor

The clearest difference is rating: Grimvalor at 4.9 against MEGA MAN X's 4.1. Grimvalor also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and review sentiment (91% vs 57%). MEGA MAN X's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $5.99) and chart position (#49 vs #161). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

MEGA MAN X costs $0.99 and Grimvalor $5.99 up front. MEGA MAN X sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Grimvalor asks for nothing beyond the download.

Grimvalor holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grimvalor has 9.8K ratings behind it against 839, 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 91% of Grimvalor's.

MEGA MAN X ships an update every 16 months, Grimvalor every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MEGA MAN X | Grimvalor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [4.1 (839 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mega-man-x/id469343097/reviews) | **[4.9 (9.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grimvalor/id1369179088/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 839 | **9.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 56.7% of reviews | **90.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#49** | #161 |
| Size | 297 MB | 739 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [CAPCOM Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/308807391) | [Direlight](https://appshunter.io/developer/857649562) |

## What reviewers say

### MEGA MAN X

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

**Currently charting:** #49 Top Paid · Action, #145 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


### Grimvalor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grimvalor/id1369179088)

**Currently charting:** #161 Top Paid · Adventure, #166 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Embark on a dark fantasy adventure as a lone warrior battling through a corrupted realm. Master skill-based combat, explore atmospheric landscapes, and face epic boss fights in this challenging hack and slash platformer. Restore the kingdom and uncover the fate of its lost king.

**Highlights:** Skill-based combat, Exploration of dark fantasy world, Epic boss fights, Stunning 3D visuals, Customizable touch controls, MFi controller support, Offline play

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Excellent controls
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics
- 🎶 Great soundtrack
- 💰 Worth the price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🕹️ Challenging difficulty spikes
- 🕹️ Frustrating jumping puzzles
- 🕹️ Dodge mechanic issues
- 🔍 Lack of character customization

**Reported bugs**

- Dodge not registering properly
- Crashes in New Game Plus
- Companion AI issues
- Graphical glitches on older devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Ability to replay bosses
- Enemy scaling for higher difficulties
- Expanded weapon and trinket selection
- New game plus improvements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MEGA MAN X free?

MEGA MAN X costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Grimvalor free?

Grimvalor costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MEGA MAN X or Grimvalor?

Grimvalor is rated higher. MEGA MAN X averages 4.1 out of 5 from 839 ratings, while Grimvalor averages 4.9 from 9.8K ratings.

### Do MEGA MAN X or Grimvalor have ads?

Neither MEGA MAN X nor Grimvalor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MEGA MAN X or Grimvalor?

MEGA MAN X ships an update every 16 months, and Grimvalor every 2 months. Most recently, MEGA MAN X was updated on September 24, 2026 and Grimvalor on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, MEGA MAN X or Grimvalor?

MEGA MAN X currently peaks at #49 in the App Store charts, and Grimvalor at #161. 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.*