Comparison

MEGA MAN X vs Ember Rush

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
Currently charting
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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.

About

Ember Rush

Features
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How high can your flame climb? Ember Rush: Fire Jump is a fast-paced arcade game built around simple controls and challenging survival gameplay. Tap the left or right side of the screen to guide your flame, dodge dangerous obstacles, and stay ahead of the rising lava. Every run becomes faster, harder, and more intense. Learn each obstacle, master your momentum, collect golden embers, and chase a new high score. FEATURES • Simple left and right tap controls • Fast, skill-based arcade gameplay • Endless climbing challenge • Rising lava and deadly obstacles • Perfect moves, combos, and near misses • Collectible golden embers • Unlockable flame characters • Increasing difficulty • Quick restarts for instant action • English and Turkish language support • Playable offline One wrong move can end your run. Stay focused, keep climbing, and become the ultimate flame! Download Ember Rush: Fire Jump and beat your best score.

Screenshots

MEGA MAN X4 screens
Ember Rush4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Ember Rush at Free against MEGA MAN X's $4.99. Ember Rush also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 16 months). MEGA MAN X's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#105 vs unranked). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Ember Rush is free to download; MEGA MAN X costs $4.99 up front. MEGA MAN X sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Ember Rush asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MEGA MAN X ships an update every 16 months, Ember Rush every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
MEGA MAN X versus Ember Rush: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMEGA MAN XEmber Rush
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (846 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews56.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings846 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#105 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size297 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCAPCOMBerkay DASTAN

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

Ember Rush

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

MEGA MAN X

One-time6
  • 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
None

Ember Rush

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MEGA MAN X free?
MEGA MAN X costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Ember Rush free?
Ember Rush is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MEGA MAN X or Ember Rush have ads?
Ember Rush shows ads; MEGA MAN X does not.
Which is updated more often, MEGA MAN X or Ember Rush?
MEGA MAN X ships an update every 16 months, and Ember Rush every 3 days. Most recently, MEGA MAN X was updated on November 1, 2026 and Ember Rush on October 29, 2026.

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