# MEGA MAN X vs SpongeBob

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | MEGA MAN X | SpongeBob |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $10.99 |
| Rating | **[4.1 (847 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mega-man-x/id469343097/reviews)** | [4.0 (240 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spongebob-the-cosmic-shake/id6445992619/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **847** | 240 |
| Positive reviews | **56.7% of reviews** | 54.0% 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 | **#56** | #96 |
| Size | 297 MB | 1.5 GB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [CAPCOM](https://appshunter.io/developer/308807391) | [THQ Nordic Mobile GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/316574911) |

## What reviewers say

### MEGA MAN X

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

**Currently charting:** #56 Top Paid · Action, #166 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


### SpongeBob

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spongebob-the-cosmic-shake/id6445992619)

**Currently charting:** #96 Top Paid · Casual, #163 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

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:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 #56 in the App Store charts, and SpongeBob 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.*