Comparison

MechWarrior vs XCOM 2 Collection

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

Head to head
About

MechWarrior

Command a powerful mech lance in real-time strategy battles across 21 missions. Experience authentic BattleTech mechanics with unique touchscreen controls and full camera rotation in a 3D environment. Upgrade your mechs and outmaneuver enemy forces for survival and supremacy.

Highlights
  • Real-time strategy combat
  • Authentic BattleTech mechanics
  • Unique touchscreen controls
  • Full camera rotation
  • 21 unique missions
  • Mech customization and upgrades
Features
Currently charting
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Control a powerful lance of MechWarriors and battle through the Lyran Commonwealth in 21 missions, across 3 planets. Your first assignment: Outmaneuver the Draconis Combine for supremacy — and survival. The official MechWarrior game for iOS puts the real-time strategy of the BattleTech Universe into the palm of your hand. Stability and graphics may vary depending on performance of device. Check http://www.mechwarriortc.com/compatibility.html for more details. Send your lance of MechWarriors into battle, control their every move and use your best strategies to defeat the enemy. MechWarrior: Tactical Command delivers a unique set of touchscreen controls and the finest real-time strategy (RTS) experience with full camera rotation within the 3D environment. The authentic BattleTech mechanics include heat sensitivity and limbs with individual sources of health and power. Outmaneuver waves of elementals, tanks, and heavily armored mechs. Prepare for the most exciting, authentic BattleTech game ever released to the App Store! Features: Stunning cut-scenes and graphics optimized for iOS 6 with retina display Now a universal app with integration across iOS devices Full camera rotation within the 3D environment Real time tactics and unique game controls Authenticity to the original BattleTech universe and beloved board game 21 unique missions across three planets Three difficulty modes and complete customization for resources, technology, weaponry and BattleMech upgrades Download MechWarrior: Tactical Command today and see why games journalists have raved about it. “One of the best strategy games on iOS.” – TODAYOnline “Makes me feel like a slightly taller Tom Cruise in Minority Report. 9 out of 10.” -– RTSGuru “The gameplay sticks to the original MechWarrior board game without trying to be a straight port.” – Pocket Gamer “Creator Personae Studios is looking to perfectly blend traditional real-time strategy with basic MechWarrior elements.” – Touch Arcade Visit us: mechwarriortc.com Like us: facebook.com/pages/MechWarrior-Tactical-Command/172846279428622 Follow us: twitter.com/MechWarriorTC

About

XCOM 2 Collection

Lead a resistance against an alien occupation on Earth. Engage in turn-based tactical combat, customize your soldiers, and undertake unique missions. This collection includes the full game and all DLC packs, optimized for mobile devices.

Highlights
  • Turn-based tactical combat
  • Full game and DLC included
  • Mobile-optimized touch interface
  • Soldier customization
  • Procedurally generated missions
  • Alien resistance gameplay
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READ BEFORE BUYING: Please expand this description and read the full list of supported devices below to confirm that your device is supported. Aliens rule Earth with a new order promising a brilliant future for those who conform, while silencing all those who do not. At the edges of the world, the scattered forces of XCOM gather to defend humanity, ignite a global resistance, and reclaim the planet. Bring down the alien regime from your iPad or iPhone with the XCOM 2 Collection; the complete experience of XCOM 2: War of the Chosen and four DLC packs in a single package with no in-app purchases. COMPLETE COMMAND Delivers all the turn-based tactical challenges of XCOM 2: War of the Chosen. ENGINEERED FOR iOS Lead the Resistance using a touch-screen Command Interface designed for mobile. CUSTOMISE YOUR SQUADS Customise each soldier’s look, loadout and abilities. EVERY GAME A UNIQUE CHALLENGE Direct your forces through a near-infinite combination of goals, missions, and maps. INCLUDES FOUR DLC PACKS Access new missions, soldier types, and enemies with XCOM 2's DLC packs. XCOM 2 Collection requires iOS 18 or later. You need 11GB of free space on your device, though we recommend at least double this to avoid initial installation issues. Supported iPhones: • iPhone XR and later • iPhone SE (2nd generation, 2020) and later • iPhone Air (2025) Supported iPads: • iPad - 8th Generation (2020) and later • iPad mini - 5th Generation (2019) and later • iPad Air - 3rd Generation (2019) and later • iPad Pro - 3rd Generation (2018) and later • If you require assistance, please contact our support team at support@feralinteractive.com © 2026 Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Originally developed by Firaxis Games. Take-Two Interactive Software, 2K, Firaxis Games, XCOM, XCOM 2, and their respective logos are trademarks of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Developed for and published on iOS by Feral Interactive. iOS and the iOS logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Feral and the Feral logo are trademarks of Feral Interactive Ltd. All other marks and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Screenshots

MechWarrior3 screens
XCOM 2 Collection4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: XCOM 2 Collection at 4.2 against MechWarrior's 3.1. XCOM 2 Collection also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 21%) and ratings volume (860 vs 122). MechWarrior's advantage is price ($7.99 vs $14.99) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and 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

MechWarrior costs $7.99 and XCOM 2 Collection $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

XCOM 2 Collection holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XCOM 2 Collection has 860 ratings behind it against 122, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of MechWarrior's written reviews are positive against 64% of XCOM 2 Collection's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MechWarrior ships an update every 9 days, XCOM 2 Collection monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
MechWarrior versus XCOM 2 Collection: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMechWarriorXCOM 2 Collection
Price$7.99 — better$14.99
Rating3.1 (122 ratings)4.2 (860 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.1% of reviews63.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings122860 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#194#42 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.3 GB3.4 GB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperPersonae StudiosFeral Interactive Ltd

Customer experience

MechWarrior

All ratings122 ratings
Positive51.6%
Neutral3.3%
Negative45.1%
Written reviews279 reviews
Positive21.1%
Neutral11.8%
Negative67.0%

XCOM 2 Collection

All ratings860 ratings
Positive79.4%
Neutral3.3%
Negative17.3%
Written reviews458 reviews
Positive63.5%
Neutral9.6%
Negative26.9%

User reviews

MechWarrior

From 122 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great game
  • 👍 Decent port of MechCommander
  • 👍 Attention to detail in assets and story
  • 👍 Professional voice acting

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🐛 Unresponsive units and poor pathfinding
  • 🐛 Glitches and freezing issues
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • 🔧 Lack of customization options

XCOM 2 Collection

From 860 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth performance
  • 🎮 Excellent mobile controls
  • 💎 Full game experience with DLC
  • 👍 Faithful port of PC version

Room to improve

  • 🔋 High battery drain
  • 🔍 Graphical downgrade from PC
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🤔 Difficulty with double-tap movement

Bugs and requests

MechWarrior

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Game crashes on mission 4 or 6
  • Units get stuck or unresponsive
  • Incompatible with iOS 9 and above
  • Buttons and UI elements not working
  • Saves not working properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Expanded campaign with more missions
  • Mech customization options
  • AI and pathfinding improvements
  • Stability and bug fixes

XCOM 2 Collection

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to change equipment
  • Crashes on certain missions
  • Disappearing save files
  • Issues with device compatibility

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add controller support
  • Provide option to disable War of the Chosen
  • Improve camera controls and UI
  • Add more graphical settings

In-app purchases

None

MechWarrior

No in-app purchases

None

XCOM 2 Collection

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MechWarrior free?
MechWarrior costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is XCOM 2 Collection free?
XCOM 2 Collection costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MechWarrior or XCOM 2 Collection?
XCOM 2 Collection is rated higher. MechWarrior averages 3.1 out of 5 from 122 ratings, while XCOM 2 Collection averages 4.2 from 860 ratings.
Do MechWarrior or XCOM 2 Collection have ads?
Neither MechWarrior nor XCOM 2 Collection shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MechWarrior or XCOM 2 Collection?
MechWarrior ships an update every 9 days, and XCOM 2 Collection monthly. Most recently, MechWarrior was updated on September 3, 2026 and XCOM 2 Collection on September 29, 2026.
Which is more popular, MechWarrior or XCOM 2 Collection?
MechWarrior currently peaks at #194 in the App Store charts, and XCOM 2 Collection at #42. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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