# MEGA MAN X vs Solar Sailer

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | MEGA MAN X | Solar Sailer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [4.1 (846 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mega-man-x/id469343097/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-sailer/id6742061734/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **846** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 56.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 297 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CAPCOM Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/308807391) | [Kaskamko, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/941544336) |

## What reviewers say

### MEGA MAN X

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

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


### Solar Sailer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-sailer/id6742061734)

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.

**Highlights:** Solar-powered spaceship piloting, Collect energy orbs, Dodge falling meteorites, Arcade-style gameplay, High score challenges, Simple drag controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MEGA MAN X free?

MEGA MAN X costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Solar Sailer free?

Solar Sailer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MEGA MAN X or Solar Sailer?

Solar Sailer is rated higher. MEGA MAN X averages 4.1 out of 5 from 846 ratings, while Solar Sailer averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do MEGA MAN X or Solar Sailer have ads?

Neither MEGA MAN X nor Solar Sailer shows ads.

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

MEGA MAN X ships an update every 16 months, and Solar Sailer fortnightly. Most recently, MEGA MAN X was updated on October 29, 2026 and Solar Sailer on October 26, 2026.

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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.*