# MEGA MAN X vs LEGO® Batman™

The clearest difference is rating: MEGA MAN X at 4.1 against LEGO® Batman™'s 3.2. MEGA MAN X also leads on review sentiment (57% vs 25%) and price ($0.99 vs $4.99). LEGO® Batman™'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 16 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

MEGA MAN X costs $0.99 and LEGO® Batman™ $4.99 up front. MEGA MAN X sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and LEGO® Batman™ sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MEGA MAN X holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 847 and 2.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of MEGA MAN X's written reviews are positive against 25% of LEGO® Batman™'s.

MEGA MAN X ships an update every 16 months, LEGO® Batman™ every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MEGA MAN X | LEGO® Batman™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.1 (847 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mega-man-x/id469343097/reviews)** | [3.2 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lego-batman-beyond-gotham/id981305941/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 847 | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **56.7% of reviews** | 25.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#59** | #185 |
| Size | 297 MB | 1.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [CAPCOM](https://appshunter.io/developer/308807391) | [Warner Bros.](https://appshunter.io/developer/298372283) |

## What reviewers say

### MEGA MAN X

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

**Currently charting:** #59 Top Paid · Action, #181 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


### LEGO® Batman™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lego-batman-beyond-gotham/id981305941)

**Currently charting:** #185 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Embark on an action-packed space adventure as Batman and join forces with DC Comics heroes. Blast off to stop an evil villain from destroying Earth, unlocking over 100 characters and special suits with unique abilities. Explore diverse locations across outer space and familiar DC realms.

**Highlights:** Over 100 playable characters, Unlockable special suits with unique abilities, 45 missions across outer space and DC realms, Dynamic control styles (Classic & Touch Screen), Play as Batman and DC Comics universe characters

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stack of Bricks | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Bricks | $2.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Bricks | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cave of Bricks | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics
- 😊 Nostalgic and fun
- 🎮 Enjoyable for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- ⚠️ Compatibility issues with newer devices
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🕹️ Lack of controller support

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on startup
- Cutscenes not working properly
- Inability to progress past certain levels
- Save data loss and syncing issues

**Requested features**

- Custom character creator
- Expanded free-roam mode
- More DLC and character packs
- Improved level design and progression


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MEGA MAN X free?

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

### Is LEGO® Batman™ free?

LEGO® Batman™ costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MEGA MAN X or LEGO® Batman™?

MEGA MAN X is rated higher. MEGA MAN X averages 4.1 out of 5 from 847 ratings, while LEGO® Batman™ averages 3.2 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do MEGA MAN X or LEGO® Batman™ have ads?

Neither MEGA MAN X nor LEGO® Batman™ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MEGA MAN X or LEGO® Batman™?

MEGA MAN X ships an update every 16 months, and LEGO® Batman™ every 2 months. Most recently, MEGA MAN X was updated on November 12, 2026 and LEGO® Batman™ on November 12, 2026.

### Which is more popular, MEGA MAN X or LEGO® Batman™?

MEGA MAN X currently peaks at #59 in the App Store charts, and LEGO® Batman™ at #185. 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.*