# MEGA MAN X vs Blasphemous

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Blasphemous at none against MEGA MAN X's 6. Blasphemous also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 16 months) and rating (4.4 vs 4.1). MEGA MAN X's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $7.99) and ratings volume (839 vs 243). On ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

MEGA MAN X costs $0.99 and Blasphemous $7.99 up front. MEGA MAN X sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Blasphemous asks for nothing beyond the download.

Blasphemous holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 839 and 243 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of MEGA MAN X's written reviews are positive against 72% of Blasphemous's.

MEGA MAN X ships an update every 16 months, Blasphemous monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MEGA MAN X | Blasphemous |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $7.99 |
| Rating | [4.1 (839 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mega-man-x/id469343097/reviews) | **[4.4 (243 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blasphemous/id6499431452/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **839** | 243 |
| Positive reviews | 56.7% of reviews | **71.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #41 | **#20** |
| Size | 297 MB | 921 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [CAPCOM](https://appshunter.io/developer/308807391) | [The Game Kitchen Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743407475) |

## What reviewers say

### MEGA MAN X

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

**Currently charting:** #41 Top Paid · Action, #115 Top Paid · Games, #191 Top Paid (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


### Blasphemous

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blasphemous/id6499431452)

**Currently charting:** #20 Top Paid · Role Playing, #62 Top Paid · Action, #180 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

Embark on a brutal action-platformer adventure in a dark, gothic world. Wield a blade forged from guilt, master hack and slash combat, and explore a cursed land filled with monstrous enemies and challenging bosses. This version includes all released DLCs for the complete experience.

**Highlights:** Explore a non-linear world, Brutal action combat, Savage executions and gore, Customizable character builds, Intense boss battles, Unlock mysteries and lore, All DLCs included

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Excellent art style
- 💎 Challenging but rewarding
- 🎮 Great on controllers
- 🔝 Faithful port of console version

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔧 Needs more customizable controls
- 📱 Suboptimal touch controls
- 🖼️ Blurry/low-resolution visuals
- 🔌 Requires online connection
- 📺 Lacks iPad optimization

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches with certain enemies and abilities
- Game freezing when accessing controller settings
- Blurry/unreadable text in certain languages

**Requested features**

- Ability to resize and reposition on-screen buttons
- Support for offline play
- Full iPad optimization and native UI
- Haptic feedback for touch controls
- Synced saves across devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MEGA MAN X free?

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

### Is Blasphemous free?

Blasphemous costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MEGA MAN X or Blasphemous?

Blasphemous is rated higher. MEGA MAN X averages 4.1 out of 5 from 839 ratings, while Blasphemous averages 4.4 from 243 ratings.

### Do MEGA MAN X or Blasphemous have ads?

Neither MEGA MAN X nor Blasphemous shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MEGA MAN X or Blasphemous?

MEGA MAN X ships an update every 16 months, and Blasphemous monthly. Most recently, MEGA MAN X was updated on October 16, 2026 and Blasphemous on October 14, 2026.

### Which is more popular, MEGA MAN X or Blasphemous?

MEGA MAN X currently peaks at #41 in the App Store charts, and Blasphemous at #20. 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.*