Comparison

MEGA MAN X vs Repulze

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

MEGA MAN X

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
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The super masterpiece of the action game "MEGA MAN X” now powered up! With variety of weapons and reinforcing parts, break Sigma’s dark ambition down!! ◆Power-up points 1.【Supporting Retina Display!】 “MEGA MAN X”’s old graphic was localized! 2.【2 Display Modes!!】 In addition to “REGULAR MODE” which displays whole screen of the game, “FULL MODE,” which displays full iPhone display, is available! 3.【Three Difficulty Levels!】 Story Mode comes with Easy, Normal, and Hard difficulty options. Easy places extra platforms in stages, so you won't fall to your death, and confident players looking for a challenge will feel right at home on Hard! 4.【Ranking Mode! (Function supporting Game Center)】 Compete with other players in Ranking Mode! Aim for the most points in Score Attack, rush to clear stages the fastest in Time Race, and see who can finish the most stages in Endless. Polish your skills and aim for the top! 5.【80 Challenges!! (Function supporting Game Center)】 20 challenges in the Opening Stage of “STORY MODE” (*1)!! There are 60 in following stages, so there are 80 challenges altogether! ※(*1) does not supports Game Center. 6.【Support Features to Help You Progress!】 Those who don't know where to find the upgrades in-game, or who just want to power up right away, can easily get upgrades through the Customizations screen! There are a range of support options, like Full Armor and All Weapons, to help you progress through the game smoother! Try discounted “Perfect Set” to be strongest! You can also change the BGM to the arranged versions to give the game a different feel! Note: Support features and arranged BGM are paid content. ------------ ◆Operating Methods Move・・・・・Direction button Shot・・・Attack button Jump・・・Jump button Change Weapon・・・Change Weapon button on the right top Quick Change・・・Try touching the top of the game screen! And scroll your finger right and left then let it go; you can change the weapon quick and easy! Dismounting Ride Armor・・・Tap the icon on the right top ------------ [Important Notes] Please see [Supported OS and Devices] in the lower part of the following link. https://www.capcom-games.com/product/en-us/megamanx-app/?t=openv Note: We cannot guarantee the app’s performance or offer refunds if you use a device not listed as compatible.

About

Repulze

Experience a futuristic racing adrenaline rush with gravity-defying tracks and powerful hovercraft. Engage in intense battles with AI opponents using a variety of weapons and upgrades. Master quick-to-learn controls for challenging, high-speed gameplay.

Highlights
  • Gravity-defying tracks
  • Experimental hovercraft
  • Energy boosts for speed
  • Touch and tilt controls
  • Game Center leaderboards
  • Weapons and AI opponents
  • Multiple upgrade options
Features
Currently charting
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* The intense PHASE THREE update is out now! * PHASE THREE brings WEAPONS and A.I. OPPONENTS to Repulze. Get ready for a futuristic adrenaline rush from the developers of Reckless Racing. Blast through gravity defying tracks while collecting precious energy boosts to push your speed beyond reason! This futuristic racer puts you in the seat of experimental Repulze hovercraft working as a test pilot for the Man. Well, the Synthetic Man is more accurate. The Synthetics run the corporations. The corporations run the world. You are way down the food chain getting pushed around to complete their “scientific” challenges. But you’ll show ‘em… •Super-fluid racing action with stunning graphics •Quick-to-learn touch and tilt controls but challenging to master •Game Center leaderboards and achievements •NEW: Phase Three is available! •NEW: Weapons and A.I. opponents •Languages: English, Deutsch, Français, Español, Italiano, 简体字, 日本語, 한국어 PHASE ONE : Re-boot Camp (OUT NOW!) Push all boundaries to find the optimal use of the Repulze engine. Go as fast as humanly possible. Then go even faster. Don't even dare to blink! •Nine gravity defying tracks •Six hypersonic Repulze hovercraft PHASE TWO : Break & Desist (OUT NOW!) Exiled to the outer rims of space you need to hone your skills and gather strength for the inevitable showdown. •New industrial wasteland theme •Seven sanity defying tracks •New challenge types •Power Ripper upgrade •Magnetic Fields, Barriers & Toolkits PHASE THREE : Backlash (OUT NOW!) The Synthetics caught up with you, but not without leaving a brightly lit trail back to the Kernel, their master A.I. It’s time to bring the sledgehammer to their tea party. •New doomsday battle theme •Eight safety & health-code violating tracks •New hovercraft •Devious A.I. opponents •Plasma Cannon and Rocket Battery upgrades •New challenge types

Screenshots

MEGA MAN X4 screens
Repulze4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Repulze at every 5 weeks against MEGA MAN X's every 16 months. Repulze also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 57%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). MEGA MAN X's advantage is ratings volume (839 vs 23) and chart position (#39 vs #125). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

MEGA MAN X costs $0.99 and Repulze $0.99 up front. MEGA MAN X sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Repulze sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for MEGA MAN X against 4.0 for Repulze. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MEGA MAN X has 839 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of MEGA MAN X's written reviews are positive against 73% of Repulze's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MEGA MAN X ships an update every 16 months, Repulze every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
MEGA MAN X versus Repulze: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMEGA MAN XRepulze
Price$0.99$0.99
Rating4.1 (839 ratings) — better4.0 (23 ratings)
Positive reviews56.7% of reviews72.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings839 — better23
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#39 — better#125
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size297 MB151 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCAPCOMPixelbite

Customer experience

MEGA MAN X

All ratings839 ratings
Positive75.9%
Neutral6.1%
Negative18.0%
Written reviews365 reviews
Positive56.7%
Neutral12.1%
Negative31.2%

Repulze

All ratings23 ratings
Positive69.6%
Neutral17.4%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews321 reviews
Positive72.6%
Neutral10.9%
Negative16.5%

User reviews

MEGA MAN X

From 839 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 🎮 Classic Mega Man X experience
  • 👍 Variety of difficulty settings
  • 🎶 Great soundtrack

Room to improve

  • 🎮 Subpar touch controls
  • 🔀 Fragmented level design
  • 🎨 Disappointing graphics compared to original
  • 🐛 Saving issues/lost progress

Repulze

From 23 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
  • 💎 Stunning graphics
  • 🎶 Excellent soundtrack
  • 👍 Smooth controls (with adjustment)
  • 🔥 Addictive and challenging

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Sensitivity issues with controls
  • 🤖 Lack of AI opponents
  • 🕹️ Limited control options (no tilt)
  • 🔁 Repetitive track design
  • 💰 Difficult to complete challenges

Bugs and requests

MEGA MAN X

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inability to obtain certain items/achievements
  • Choppy frame rate

Requested features

4 requests
  • Controller support
  • Widescreen/full-screen support
  • Ability to switch to original graphics
  • Porting of other Mega Man X games

Repulze

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on certain devices
  • Graphical glitches on older devices
  • Toolkit slot progression issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Multiplayer mode (online/local)
  • Weapon/combat system
  • More track and vehicle variety
  • Customization options
  • Difficulty settings

In-app purchases

6 purchases

MEGA MAN X

One-time6
  • All Health Boosts$0.99
  • All Subtanks$0.99
  • Full Armor$1.99
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  • All Weapons$1.99
  • Arranged BGMs$2.99
  • Complete Set$3.99
10 purchases

Repulze

One-time10
  • CHEAT: Unlock Phase Two$0.99
  • Gold paint set for Buffalo 46-TR$0.99
  • Gold paint set for Yugana SB-23$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Gold paint set for SYN-1101$0.99
  • A pile of Toolkits$0.99
  • Another pile of Toolkits$1.99
  • Increased Toolkit storage$1.99
  • Yet another pile of Toolkits$3.99
  • Hovercraft SYN-1101$4.99
  • Guess what… more Toolkits$7.99

Questions

Is MEGA MAN X free?
MEGA MAN X costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Repulze free?
Repulze costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MEGA MAN X or Repulze?
MEGA MAN X is rated higher. MEGA MAN X averages 4.1 out of 5 from 839 ratings, while Repulze averages 4.0 from 23 ratings.
Do MEGA MAN X or Repulze have ads?
Neither MEGA MAN X nor Repulze shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MEGA MAN X or Repulze?
MEGA MAN X ships an update every 16 months, and Repulze every 5 weeks. Most recently, MEGA MAN X was updated on October 14, 2026 and Repulze on October 14, 2026.
Which is more popular, MEGA MAN X or Repulze?
MEGA MAN X currently peaks at #39 in the App Store charts, and Repulze at #125. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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