Comparison

MechWarrior vs Baldur's Gate II

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
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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

Baldur's Gate II

Embark on an epic fantasy roleplaying adventure as you battle to resist or embrace your dark destiny. Explore vast lands, uncover ancient secrets, and make critical choices that shape your journey. This game offers a rich narrative with multiple expansions and additional content available for purchase.

Highlights
  • Isometric Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying
  • Epic fantasy narrative
  • Multiple story expansions included
  • Additional character-driven quests
  • Character creation and customization
  • Tablet optimized gameplay
Features
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This game is optimized for tablets and not recommended for phones with screen sizes under 7 inches. Kidnapped. Imprisoned. Tortured. The wizard Irenicus holds you captive in his stronghold, attempting to strip you of the powers that are your birthright. As you escape and step back into the wider world, the question at the heart of the Bhaalspawn saga becomes impossible to ignore. Can you resist the evil in your blood and forsake the dark destiny that awaits you? Or will you embrace your monstrous nature within and ascend to godhood as the new Lord of Murder? Baldur’s Gate II: Enhanced Edition brings one of the most celebrated RPGs of all time back for modern adventurers, preserving the depth, atmosphere, and storytelling that defined the golden age of cRPGs. Continue the journey you began in Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition, carrying your hero forward into a darker, more ambitious chapter—or forge a new protagonist to shape your own path through the Forgotten Realms. The Enhanced Edition includes the full original experience—Shadows of Amn and Throne of Bhaal—along with a refined arena mode for players who enjoy tactical challenges. Classic Campaign: The original Shadows of Amn adventure, faithfully restored Expansion: Throne of Bhaal, the epic conclusion to the Bhaalspawn saga Arena Challenges: The Black Pits II: Gladiators of Thay, a gauntlet of strategic battles Refined Difficulty Options: Story Mode for relaxed exploration and narrative focus; Legacy of Bhaal for veterans seeking a punishing, old‑school test of skill Fist of the Fallen: Help Rasaad, the Sun Soul Monk, find peace in his quest for vengeance. The following content is available for in-app purchase: - A Price Paid in Blood: Help the Blackguard Dorn Il-Khan appease the bloody demands of his dark patron. - A Voice in the Dark: Recruit the Thief Hexxat and retrieve long-lost artifacts from tombs as far away as Zakhara. - In Defense of the Wild: Stand with Neera the Wild Mage against a ruthless school of Red Wizards. The classic returns with thoughtful refinements that make it smoother to play today while keeping its soul untouched. Note: All translations are text only. Voice-overs are played in English.

Screenshots

MechWarrior3 screens
Baldur's Gate II4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Baldur's Gate II at 4.1 against MechWarrior's 3.0. Baldur's Gate II also leads on review sentiment (57% vs 21%). MechWarrior's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 23 months). On ratings volume, ads 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 Baldur's Gate II $9.99 up front. Baldur's Gate II sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. MechWarrior asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Baldur's Gate II holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 123 and 314 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of MechWarrior's written reviews are positive against 57% of Baldur's Gate II's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MechWarrior ships an update every 9 days, Baldur's Gate II every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
MechWarrior versus Baldur's Gate II: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMechWarriorBaldur's Gate II
Price$7.99 — better$9.99
Rating3.0 (123 ratings)4.1 (314 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.1% of reviews56.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings123314 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 23 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.3 GB3.7 GB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperPersonae StudiosOverhaul Games

Customer experience

MechWarrior

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

Baldur's Gate II

All ratings314 ratings
Positive75.8%
Neutral3.5%
Negative20.7%
Written reviews611 reviews
Positive56.6%
Neutral8.8%
Negative34.5%

User reviews

MechWarrior

From 123 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

Baldur's Gate II

From 314 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Excellent RPG experience
  • 💎 Classic game with great story
  • 🎨 Impressive graphics and visuals
  • 🕹️ Smooth controls and gameplay
  • 🕰️ Huge amount of content and replayability

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🔍 Small text and UI elements
  • 🔌 Compatibility issues with newer devices
  • 🤔 Confusing or lacking tutorials
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

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

Baldur's Gate II

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Game-breaking bugs in key quests
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Disappearing NPCs and items
  • Broken multiplayer functionality
  • Difficulty slider not working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • French language support
  • Improved character import/export
  • Controller support
  • Larger text and UI scaling options
  • Cloud save/sync across devices

In-app purchases

None

MechWarrior

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Baldur's Gate II

One-time4
  • A Price Paid in Blood$2.99
  • In Defense of the Wild$2.99
  • A Voice in the Dark$2.99
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  • Gallery of Heroes$2.99

Questions

Is MechWarrior free?
MechWarrior costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Baldur's Gate II free?
Baldur's Gate II costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MechWarrior or Baldur's Gate II?
Baldur's Gate II is rated higher. MechWarrior averages 3.0 out of 5 from 123 ratings, while Baldur's Gate II averages 4.1 from 314 ratings.
Do MechWarrior or Baldur's Gate II have ads?
Neither MechWarrior nor Baldur's Gate II shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MechWarrior or Baldur's Gate II?
MechWarrior ships an update every 9 days, and Baldur's Gate II every 23 months. Most recently, MechWarrior was updated on October 22, 2026 and Baldur's Gate II on October 20, 2026.

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