# MEGA MAN X vs Duck Swing

The clearest difference is price: Duck Swing at Free against MEGA MAN X's $0.99. Duck Swing also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 57%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.1). MEGA MAN X's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (847 vs 2). On in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Duck Swing is free to download; MEGA MAN X costs $0.99 up front. MEGA MAN X sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Duck Swing sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Duck Swing 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 847 ratings behind it against 2, 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 Duck Swing's.

MEGA MAN X ships an update every 16 months, Duck Swing every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MEGA MAN X | Duck Swing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (847 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mega-man-x/id469343097/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duck-swing-one-tap-reflex/id6797552479/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **847** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 56.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#59** | — |
| Size | 297 MB | 202 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CAPCOM](https://appshunter.io/developer/308807391) | [WILLIAM HICIANO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1861319676) |

## What reviewers say

### MEGA MAN X

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

**Currently charting:** #59 Top Paid · Action, #171 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


### Duck Swing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duck-swing-one-tap-reflex/id6797552479)

Test your reflexes in this addictive arcade game by timing your jumps to land a duck on moving platforms. Dodge lasers and other obstacles as you climb the global leaderboard. Easy to learn, but challenging to master.

**Highlights:** One-tap controls, Dynamic gameplay with moving platforms, Dodge deadly lasers, Perfect landing combos, Global leaderboard competition

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Swing Duck: No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MEGA MAN X free?

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

### Is Duck Swing free?

Duck Swing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MEGA MAN X or Duck Swing?

Duck Swing is rated higher. MEGA MAN X averages 4.1 out of 5 from 847 ratings, while Duck Swing averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do MEGA MAN X or Duck Swing have ads?

Duck Swing shows ads; MEGA MAN X does not.

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

MEGA MAN X ships an update every 16 months, and Duck Swing every 2 days. Most recently, MEGA MAN X was updated on November 10, 2026 and Duck Swing on October 31, 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.*