# MEGA MAN X vs Sonic Jump™

The clearest difference is rating: Sonic Jump™ at 4.5 against MEGA MAN X's 4.1. Sonic Jump™ also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 57%). MEGA MAN X's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $2.99). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

MEGA MAN X costs $0.99 and Sonic Jump™ $2.99 up front. MEGA MAN X sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Sonic Jump™ sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sonic Jump™ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 839 and 836 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of MEGA MAN X's written reviews are positive against 83% of Sonic Jump™'s.

MEGA MAN X ships an update every 16 months, Sonic Jump™ every 12 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MEGA MAN X | Sonic Jump™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.1 (839 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mega-man-x/id469343097/reviews) | **[4.5 (836 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-jump/id567533074/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **839** | 836 |
| Positive reviews | 56.7% of reviews | **82.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 12 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#50** | #96 |
| Size | 297 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CAPCOM Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/308807391) | [SEGA](https://appshunter.io/developer/281966698) |

## What reviewers say

### MEGA MAN X

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

**Currently charting:** #50 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


### Sonic Jump™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-jump/id567533074)

**Currently charting:** #96 Top Paid · Casual, #176 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Jump, spin, and smash your way through vibrant worlds as Sonic and his friends. Battle Dr. Eggman across story levels or test your skills in an infinite arcade mode. Master unique character abilities and compete globally for the highest score.

**Highlights:** Play as Sonic and friends, Unique character abilities, Story and Arcade modes, 48 challenging levels, Global leaderboards, Unlockable characters and power-ups

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2,500 Ring Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tails | $1.99 | one-time |
| Knuckles | $1.99 | one-time |
| Amy | $1.99 | one-time |
| Rouge | $1.99 | one-time |
| Silver | $1.99 | one-time |
| Double Rings | $2.99 | one-time |
| 12,000 Ring Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| 15,000 Ring Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Everything | $20.99 | one-time |
| 120,000 Ring Bundle | $28.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Cool graphics
- 🕹️ Classic game style
- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🕹️ Nostalgic for Sonic fans
- 🎨 Charming visuals and cutscenes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 🕹️ Difficulty can be frustrating
- 💰 Expensive for a mobile game
- 🔍 Lack of content updates

**Reported bugs**

- Blank/black app icon after updates
- Sluggish performance on some devices
- Loss of progress after reinstallation

**Requested features**

- Add more Sonic characters (Shadow, Cream, Vector, etc.)
- Implement more varied gameplay mechanics
- Introduce new zones and bosses
- Allow players to listen to their own music


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MEGA MAN X free?

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

### Is Sonic Jump™ free?

Sonic Jump™ costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MEGA MAN X or Sonic Jump™?

Sonic Jump™ is rated higher. MEGA MAN X averages 4.1 out of 5 from 839 ratings, while Sonic Jump™ averages 4.5 from 836 ratings.

### Do MEGA MAN X or Sonic Jump™ have ads?

Neither MEGA MAN X nor Sonic Jump™ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MEGA MAN X or Sonic Jump™?

MEGA MAN X ships an update every 16 months, and Sonic Jump™ every 12 months. Most recently, MEGA MAN X was updated on September 24, 2026 and Sonic Jump™ on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, MEGA MAN X or Sonic Jump™?

MEGA MAN X currently peaks at #50 in the App Store charts, and Sonic Jump™ at #96. 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.*