# MechWarrior vs XCOM 2 Collection

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | MechWarrior | XCOM 2 Collection |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$7.99** | $14.99 |
| Rating | [3.1 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mechwarrior-tactical-command/id557552094/reviews) | **[4.2 (860 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xcom-2-collection/id1288508230/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 122 | **860** |
| Positive reviews | 21.1% of reviews | **63.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #194 | **#32** |
| Size | 1.3 GB | 3.4 GB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Personae Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/284653060) | [Feral Interactive Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/402470125) |

## What reviewers say

### MechWarrior

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mechwarrior-tactical-command/id557552094)

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


### XCOM 2 Collection

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xcom-2-collection/id1288508230)

**Currently charting:** #32 Top Paid · Action, #40 Top Paid · Strategy, #93 Top Paid · Games, #165 Top Paid (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to change equipment
- Crashes on certain missions
- Disappearing save files
- Issues with device compatibility

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 #32. 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.*