# MEGA MAN X vs Super Meat Boy Forever

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Super Meat Boy Forever at none against MEGA MAN X's 6. Super Meat Boy Forever also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 16 months). MEGA MAN X's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (839 vs 227). On price, review sentiment, ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

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

MEGA MAN X holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 839 and 227 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 57% and 57% positive.

MEGA MAN X ships an update every 16 months, Super Meat Boy Forever every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MEGA MAN X | Super Meat Boy Forever |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.1 (839 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mega-man-x/id469343097/reviews)** | [3.9 (227 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-meat-boy-forever/id1617800007/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **839** | 227 |
| Positive reviews | 56.7% of reviews | 56.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#45** | #94 |
| Size | 297 MB | 1.7 GB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [CAPCOM Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/308807391) | [Headup GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/503190235) |

## What reviewers say

### MEGA MAN X

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

**Currently charting:** #45 Top Paid · Action, #127 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


### Super Meat Boy Forever

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-meat-boy-forever/id1617800007)

**Currently charting:** #94 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Embark on a brutal platforming adventure to rescue your kidnapped baby. Run, jump, punch, and slide through thousands of randomly generated levels. Experience a compelling story with animated cutscenes and unlock new characters.

**Highlights:** Thousands of randomly generated levels, Run, jump, punch, and slide mechanics, Unlockable characters, Boss fights, Animated cutscenes, Secret locations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun, challenging gameplay
- 👍 Great mobile port of the franchise
- 💡 Randomly generated levels add replayability
- 🎨 Impressive graphics and animations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent glitches and bugs (invisible floors, missing textures)
- 🔍 Lack of save state/quick play functionality
- 🎮 Suboptimal touch controls compared to console
- 🤯 Extremely challenging, rage-inducing at times

**Reported bugs**

- Cutscene audio issues (playing in only one ear)
- Invisible floors/textures in certain levels
- Frequent crashes and performance issues
- Warp zone progression not tracking properly

**Requested features**

- Add iCloud/cross-device save sync
- Implement a 'quick restart' option
- Improve touch controls with customizable layout
- Include more content from the original Super Meat Boy


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MEGA MAN X free?

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

### Is Super Meat Boy Forever free?

Super Meat Boy Forever costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MEGA MAN X or Super Meat Boy Forever?

MEGA MAN X is rated higher. MEGA MAN X averages 4.1 out of 5 from 839 ratings, while Super Meat Boy Forever averages 3.9 from 227 ratings.

### Do MEGA MAN X or Super Meat Boy Forever have ads?

Neither MEGA MAN X nor Super Meat Boy Forever shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MEGA MAN X or Super Meat Boy Forever?

MEGA MAN X ships an update every 16 months, and Super Meat Boy Forever every 4 weeks. Most recently, MEGA MAN X was updated on September 24, 2026 and Super Meat Boy Forever on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, MEGA MAN X or Super Meat Boy Forever?

MEGA MAN X currently peaks at #45 in the App Store charts, and Super Meat Boy Forever at #94. 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.*