Comparison

MEGA MAN X vs SpongeBob

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

Head to head
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

SpongeBob

Embark on a cosmic adventure as SpongeBob, using wish-granting tears to navigate bizarre Wishworlds. Master platforming skills, collect unique costumes, and explore diverse realms filled with familiar characters and original music.

Highlights
  • Platforming skills
  • 30+ F.U.N.tastic costumes
  • 7 distinct Wishworlds
  • Buddy movie banter
  • Original voice actors
  • New soundtrack
Features
Currently charting
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Wish-granting Mermaid’s Tears in the hands of SpongeBob and Patrick… What could possibly go wrong? Sure, the very fabric holding the very universe very together could come very undone, opening up portals into Wishworlds full of knights, cowboys, pirates, and prehistoric snails. But that’s nothing everyone’s favorite sponge can’t handle - with the right cosmic costume! Everybody do the Cosmic Shake! * Unlock classic and new platforming skills like the Fishhook Swing and Karate Kick * Don more than 30 F.U.N.tastic costumes like SnailBob and SpongeGar * Travel to 7 distinct Wishworlds like Wild West Jellyfish Fields and Halloween Rock Bottom * Experience all the buddy movie banter with SpongeBob’s permanent companion Balloon-Patrick * Meet all your favorite Bikini Bottomites from the series, voiced by their original actors * Brand-new soundtrack from the composers of Battle for Bikini Bottom + dozens of songs from the series!

Screenshots

MEGA MAN X4 screens
SpongeBob4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MEGA MAN X at $0.99 against SpongeBob's $10.99. MEGA MAN X also leads on ratings volume (847 vs 240) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). SpongeBob's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 16 months). On rating, review sentiment, ads and chart position 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 SpongeBob $10.99 up front. MEGA MAN X sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. SpongeBob asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 SpongeBob. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 847 and 240 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of MEGA MAN X's written reviews are positive against 54% of SpongeBob's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MEGA MAN X ships an update every 16 months, SpongeBob every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
MEGA MAN X versus SpongeBob: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMEGA MAN XSpongeBob
Price$0.99 — better$10.99
Rating4.1 (847 ratings) — better4.0 (240 ratings)
Positive reviews56.7% of reviews — better54.0% of reviews
Number of ratings847 — better240
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#59 — better#130
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size297 MB1.5 GB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperCAPCOMTHQ Nordic Mobile GmbH

Customer experience

MEGA MAN X

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

SpongeBob

All ratings221 ratings
Positive70.1%
Neutral9.5%
Negative20.4%
Written reviews211 reviews
Positive54.0%
Neutral15.6%
Negative30.3%

User reviews

MEGA MAN X

From 847 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

SpongeBob

From 240 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Excellent graphics and animations
  • 💡 Variety of costumes and outfits
  • 🎨 Vibrant and colorful visuals
  • 🎯 Faithful to the SpongeBob universe

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly
  • 🕹️ Unresponsive or glitchy controls
  • 💾 Inconsistent or lost save progress
  • 🕰️ Slow loading times

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

SpongeBob

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes during boss fights and level transitions
  • Invisible objects and glitchy environments
  • Inability to progress past certain levels
  • Inconsistent checkpoint activation

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add controller support
  • Implement different gameplay speeds
  • Improve save/load functionality
  • Optimize performance for older devices

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
None

SpongeBob

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MEGA MAN X free?
MEGA MAN X costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is SpongeBob free?
SpongeBob costs $10.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MEGA MAN X or SpongeBob?
MEGA MAN X is rated higher. MEGA MAN X averages 4.1 out of 5 from 847 ratings, while SpongeBob averages 4.0 from 240 ratings.
Do MEGA MAN X or SpongeBob have ads?
Neither MEGA MAN X nor SpongeBob shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MEGA MAN X or SpongeBob?
MEGA MAN X ships an update every 16 months, and SpongeBob every 4 weeks. Most recently, MEGA MAN X was updated on November 12, 2026 and SpongeBob on November 12, 2026.
Which is more popular, MEGA MAN X or SpongeBob?
MEGA MAN X currently peaks at #59 in the App Store charts, and SpongeBob at #130. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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