# MEGA MAN X vs Dead Cells

The clearest difference is rating: Dead Cells at 4.8 against MEGA MAN X's 4.1. Dead Cells also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 57%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 16 months). MEGA MAN X's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $8.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

MEGA MAN X costs $0.99 and Dead Cells $8.99 up front. MEGA MAN X sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Dead Cells sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dead Cells holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dead Cells has 12K 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 89% of Dead Cells's.

MEGA MAN X ships an update every 16 months, Dead Cells every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MEGA MAN X | Dead Cells |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $8.99 |
| Rating | [4.1 (839 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mega-man-x/id469343097/reviews) | **[4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-cells/id1389752090/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 839 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | 56.7% of reviews | **88.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #41 | **#6** |
| Size | 297 MB | 1.8 GB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [CAPCOM](https://appshunter.io/developer/308807391) | [Playdigious](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041387229) |

## What reviewers say

### MEGA MAN X

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

**Currently charting:** #41 Top Paid · Action, #115 Top Paid · Games, #191 Top Paid (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


### Dead Cells

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-cells/id1389752090)

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Paid · Role Playing, #22 Top Paid · Action, #73 Top Paid · Games, #126 Top Paid (US App Store)

Explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle as a failed alchemic experiment. Master frantic 2D combat with a variety of weapons and skills against dangerous foes. Death is not the end; learn from each attempt to progress through this roguevania action platformer.

**Highlights:** Roguevania exploration, Frantic 2D action combat, Nonlinear progression, Permadeath with learning, Unlockable weapons and skills, DLC content packs

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Bad Seed | $3.99 | one-time |
| Fatal Falls | $3.99 | one-time |
| The Queen and the Sea | $3.99 | one-time |
| Return to Castlevania | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Excellent controls
- 💎 High-quality graphics
- 🎮 Great controller support
- 🔥 Addictive and challenging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Audio glitches and bugs
- 🤔 Lack of custom mode
- 📱 Finicky touch controls
- 🔇 No background music support

**Reported bugs**

- Saves not compatible across platforms
- Texture and graphical issues on some devices
- Persistent memory leaks causing performance drops

**Requested features**

- Add Chinese language support
- Implement cross-save functionality
- Introduce online multiplayer mode
- Optimize for older devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MEGA MAN X free?

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

### Is Dead Cells free?

Dead Cells costs $8.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MEGA MAN X or Dead Cells?

Dead Cells is rated higher. MEGA MAN X averages 4.1 out of 5 from 839 ratings, while Dead Cells averages 4.8 from 12K ratings.

### Do MEGA MAN X or Dead Cells have ads?

Neither MEGA MAN X nor Dead Cells shows ads.

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

MEGA MAN X ships an update every 16 months, and Dead Cells every 2 months. Most recently, MEGA MAN X was updated on October 16, 2026 and Dead Cells on October 16, 2026.

### Which is more popular, MEGA MAN X or Dead Cells?

MEGA MAN X currently peaks at #41 in the App Store charts, and Dead Cells at #6. 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.*