Comparison

DODONPACHI MAXIMUM vs Macs World

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

Head to head
About

DODONPACHI MAXIMUM

Experience intense bullet-hell action with this mobile shooter. Navigate through overwhelming enemy fire with intuitive one-finger controls. Features include multiple difficulty modes and a remixed soundtrack.

Highlights
  • One-finger controls
  • Bullet-hell gameplay
  • Easy and Normal modes
  • Remixed soundtrack
  • Combo system
Features
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Now updated for iOS 11 or later! Enjoy the bullet hell with your new iOS! ###CAVE'S FIRST ALL-ORIGINAL SMARTPHONE SHOOTER### Take a ride on EVAC Co.'s maximum bullet-hell simulator, the M.B.S.! Survive an incredible array of bullet-hell weaponry! CAVE shooters are now mixed up! ≪ Game Overview ≫ [OPTIMIZED FOR ONE-FINGER WARFARE!] Weave through walls of bullets! Smash through the enemy and build combos! Manic, full-throttle gameplay, all controlled with your thumb! [BEGINNERS CAN JUMP RIGHT IN! EASY MODE INCLUDED!] If you're not sure you've got what it takes, start off with Easy Mode. Once you've conquered that, test your mettle with Normal Mode! [REMIXED MUSIC INCLUDED!] Remixed versions of classic Dodonpachi series tracks included! Remix composer WASi303 has written a new soundtrack for a new Dodonpachi world! ### Important ###: Please read the following before downloading this application. ●Compatibility: iPhone5S or later, iPod touch 6thGen. or later and iPad Air or later. ●Compatible OS: iOS 11 or later. ●This application will use mass volume of memory. Please note the application may not function properly or shutdown without any notice when used with limited memory space. ●Turning ON the accessibility option setting may cause malfunctions in certain features.

About

Macs World

Embark on a 3D adventure as a young pup exploring a haunted mansion. Collect chicken legs, solve puzzles, and battle enemies with a frying pan across 10 unique levels. Uncover secrets and earn stars by finding collectibles and beating timed challenges.

Highlights
  • 3D mansion exploration
  • Collect chicken legs and hidden items
  • Solve puzzles to find keys
  • Battle enemies with a frying pan
  • Timed challenges for rewards
  • Unlockable costumes and pet companions
  • Controller support
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Mac's World is a single-player 3D adventure game in which a young pup explores the many floors of a mysterious mansion on a quest to collect as many chicken legs as he can. Traverse 10 unique levels while dodging bombs, solving puzzles, and smacking enemies away with a trusty frying pan. But be careful, as unknown dangers lurk around each corner of the mansion. Is there a haunting afoot? Mac, along with his trusty animal sidekick, will have to face their fears to find out. Complete each level with all the hidden collectibles in record time to get a three-star ranking! Can you help Mac uncover all the secrets of the mansion? |Game Features| Unravel the mystery of Mac’s World by exploring the mansion and beating action-packed levels Solve puzzles to reveal hidden keys needed to progress in the game Earn extra rewards by competing in timed challenges Investigate plants, flowers, and barrels for hidden items throughout the mansion Complete each level by collecting keys, and earn bonus stars by finding secret puzzle pieces and beating the level’s goal time Give Mac some extra style with fun costumes including pajamas, chef, ninja, zombie, and superhero Buy pet companions to keep Mac company, including Draco (dragon), Bacon (pig), Leo (snake), Atlas (star), and even a Whaleacorn! Beat challenging enemies (pro tip: jump on the couch to avoid the sting of evil spiders!) Simple and intuitive controls with integrated controller support Cloud Save Support |Feedback and Updates| Feel free to let us know any improvements you think we could make to the game :) Send email: macsworld123@gmail.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itsmacsworld Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @macsworld123

Screenshots

DODONPACHI MAXIMUM4 screens
Macs World4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Macs World at Free against DODONPACHI MAXIMUM's $3.99. Macs World also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 72%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). DODONPACHI MAXIMUM's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Macs World is free to download; DODONPACHI MAXIMUM costs $3.99 up front. Macs World sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. DODONPACHI MAXIMUM asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Macs World holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DODONPACHI MAXIMUM has 53 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of DODONPACHI MAXIMUM's written reviews are positive against 100% of Macs World's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DODONPACHI MAXIMUM ships an update every 2 months, Macs World every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
DODONPACHI MAXIMUM versus Macs World: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDODONPACHI MAXIMUMMacs World
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (53 ratings)5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings53 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 13 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size393 MB459 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperCAVE CO.,LTD.Daniel Jooryabi

Customer experience

DODONPACHI MAXIMUM

All ratings53 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral1.9%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews188 reviews
Positive72.3%
Neutral7.4%
Negative20.2%

Macs World

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

DODONPACHI MAXIMUM

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Screen glitches after iOS updates (especially iOS 18)
  • Graphics breaking/rendering issues
  • Game Center achievements not unlocking
  • Screen shifted upwards, making parts inaccessible
  • Game not displaying correctly on iPad Mini 2024
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  • Game not installing on iPod Touch 5th gen
  • Leaderboard scores wiped
  • Achievements not awarded
  • Game Center integration issues

Requested features

9 requests
  • Adjustable screen size
  • Option to disable letterboxing
  • More varied backgrounds
  • Improved Game Center integration/achievements
  • Support for older devices/iOS versions
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  • MFi controller support
  • Add more Cave games to the store
  • Option to continue from last boss
  • Manual fire option

Macs World

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

DODONPACHI MAXIMUM

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Macs World

One-time5
  • 750 Chicken Legs$0.99
  • 4000 Chicken Legs$4.99
  • 9000 Chicken Legs$9.99
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  • 20,000 Chicken Legs$19.99
  • 55,000 Chicken Legs$49.99

Questions

Is DODONPACHI MAXIMUM free?
DODONPACHI MAXIMUM costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Macs World free?
Macs World is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DODONPACHI MAXIMUM or Macs World?
Macs World is rated higher. DODONPACHI MAXIMUM averages 4.8 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while Macs World averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.
Do DODONPACHI MAXIMUM or Macs World have ads?
Macs World shows ads; DODONPACHI MAXIMUM does not.
Which is updated more often, DODONPACHI MAXIMUM or Macs World?
DODONPACHI MAXIMUM ships an update every 2 months, and Macs World every 13 months. Most recently, DODONPACHI MAXIMUM was updated on September 25, 2026 and Macs World on June 10, 2026.

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