# Mech Pilot vs Phantom P.I.

The clearest difference is rating: Mech Pilot at 4.3 against Phantom P.I.'s 3.4. Mech Pilot also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (40 vs 5). Phantom P.I.'s advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 26%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Mech Pilot costs $1.99 and Phantom P.I. $0.99 up front. Mech Pilot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Phantom P.I. asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mech Pilot holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mech Pilot has 40 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 26% of Mech Pilot's written reviews are positive against 67% of Phantom P.I.'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Mech Pilot ships an update every 5 weeks, Phantom P.I. every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mech Pilot | Phantom P.I. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | **[4.3 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mech-pilot/id481298471/reviews)** | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phantom-pi/id887608596/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **40** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 25.6% of reviews | **67.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 168 MB | 386 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 10.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Chris Egerter](https://appshunter.io/developer/288257889) | [Rocket 5 Studios Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/333203023) |

## What reviewers say

### Mech Pilot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mech-pilot/id481298471)

Engage in large-scale urban warfare as a mech pilot fighting an alien invasion. Destroy enemies to collect energy for upgrades, unlock new weapons, and master dodging maneuvers. Experience immersive 3D environments with advanced graphical features.

**Highlights:** Large-scale urban warfare, Destroy, loot, and upgrade mech, Swipe to dodge incoming fire, Variety of weapons, Encounter unique enemies, Immersive city environments

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Metronosis Level Pack | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Good graphics and visuals
- 👍 Fun for MechWarrior fans
- 🎮 Addictive gameplay
- 🎶 Good sound effects
- 🕹️ Nostalgic MechWarrior style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕹️ Awkward/poor controls
- 🚫 Limited movement/on-rails
- 🐛 Frequent crashes/unplayable
- 😵 Confusing controls
- 📉 Steep learning curve

**Reported bugs**

- Screen stretched/off screen
- Touchscreen coordinates not calibrated
- App loads but doesn't display properly
- App kicks out immediately
- Game loads off to the side

**Requested features**

- More levels
- Radar like original
- Bigger environment
- Reverse Y axis option
- iCade controller support


### Phantom P.I.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phantom-pi/id887608596)

Explore a haunted mansion filled with mystery and puzzles. Play as a paranormal investigator to help a ghostly rocker find peace by solving clues, hunting sprites, and completing challenging levels. Enjoy hand-animated characters and an original soundtrack in this family-friendly adventure.

**Highlights:** Explore haunted mansion levels, Solve diabolical puzzles, Hunt for ghoulish ghosts and sprites, Collect clues and collectible cards, Hand-animated characters, Original soundtrack

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Charming and cute graphics
- 💡 Creative and challenging puzzles
- 🎮 Engaging and addictive gameplay
- 🎧 Great sound and music
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay in later levels
- ⏳ Short ending
- 🤔 Puzzles can become too simple
- 🧱 Blocky character models
- 👴 Outdated graphics for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes frequently
- Game won't load or start
- Cannot pick up items after setting them down
- Bug preventing progression in later levels (e.g., missing sprites, unlocks)
- Game exits after intro or loading

**Requested features**

- More episodes or levels
- New chapters and updates
- More variety in gameplay/puzzles
- Sequel to the game
- Additional playable characters


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mech Pilot free?

Mech Pilot costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Phantom P.I. free?

Phantom P.I. costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mech Pilot or Phantom P.I.?

Mech Pilot is rated higher. Mech Pilot averages 4.3 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Phantom P.I. averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do Mech Pilot or Phantom P.I. have ads?

Neither Mech Pilot nor Phantom P.I. shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mech Pilot or Phantom P.I.?

Mech Pilot ships an update every 5 weeks, and Phantom P.I. every 8 months. Most recently, Mech Pilot was updated on October 14, 2026 and Phantom P.I. on October 8, 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.*