MEGA MAN X vs Solar Sailer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Solar Sailer
Pilot a solar-powered spaceship through deep space, collecting energy orbs and dodging meteorites. This arcade-style game offers an electrifying adventure with simple drag controls and a focus on high scores.
- Solar-powered spaceship piloting
- Collect energy orbs
- Dodge falling meteorites
- Arcade-style gameplay
- High score challenges
- Simple drag controls
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Embark on an electrifying space adventure in Solar Sailer, an arcade-style game inspired by the excitement of renewable energy and deep-space. Embark on an electrifying space adventure in Solar Sailer, an arcade-style game inspired by the excitement of renewable energy and deep-space exploration! Pilot your sleek, solar-powered spaceship with simple drag controls (or mouse) as you glide through the cosmos, collecting glowing energy orbs to power your journey. But beware—the universe isn’t all smooth sailing! Dodge falling meteorites, or it’s game over in an instant. How to Play: Collect energy orbs to rack up points! Dodge meteors or risk losing it all. Do you have what it takes to ride the solar waves and set a new high score? One hit and you're out—so stay sharp, stay swift, and sail to victory!Do you have what it takes to ride the solar waves and set a new high score? One hit and you're out—so stay sharp, stay swift, and sail to victory!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Solar Sailer at 100% against MEGA MAN X's 57%. Solar Sailer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). MEGA MAN X's advantage is ratings volume (846 vs 5) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On ads and device support 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
MEGA MAN X costs $4.99 and Solar Sailer $0.99 up front. MEGA MAN X sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Solar Sailer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Solar Sailer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MEGA MAN X has 846 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of MEGA MAN X's written reviews are positive against 100% of Solar Sailer's.
MEGA MAN X ships an update every 16 months, Solar Sailer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MEGA MAN X | Solar Sailer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.1 (846 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 56.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 846 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 297 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CAPCOM Co., Ltd | Kaskamko, LLC |
Customer experience
MEGA MAN X
Solar Sailer
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
Solar Sailer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MEGA MAN X
- 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
Solar Sailer
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is MEGA MAN X free?
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