# Partia vs Mercenaries Saga2

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Partia at none against Mercenaries Saga2's 5. Partia also leads on update cadence (every 7 months vs every 44 months) and ratings volume (134 vs 38). Mercenaries Saga2's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (88% vs 78%). On ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Partia costs $3.99 and Mercenaries Saga2 $2.99 up front. Mercenaries Saga2 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Partia asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mercenaries Saga2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 134 and 38 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Partia's written reviews are positive against 88% of Mercenaries Saga2's.

Partia ships an update every 7 months, Mercenaries Saga2 every 44 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Partia | Mercenaries Saga2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [4.2 (134 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/partia/id572432485/reviews) | **[4.7 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mercenaries-saga2/id1165273218/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **134** | 38 |
| Positive reviews | 78.0% of reviews | **88.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 7 months** | Every 44 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#155** | #185 |
| Size | 56 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.5** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Imago Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/572432488) | [RideonJapan,Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/441045629) |

## What reviewers say

### Partia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/partia/id572432485)

**Currently charting:** #155 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on a high fantasy adventure in this strategy role-playing game. Engage in tactical battles where magic and swords clash, and experience a story filled with friendship and betrayal. The game is actively being updated based on player feedback.

**Highlights:** Strategy Role-playing gameplay, High fantasy setting, Magic and sword combat, Story-driven adventure, Character development, Tactical battles

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Labor of love - clearly made with passion and dedication
- 🎮 Excellent SRPG gameplay - engaging and strategic combat
- 🎨 Retro aesthetic - nostalgic graphics that feel authentic
- 📖 Good story and characters - compelling narrative with personality
- 💰 Affordable price - great value for the content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎮 Clunky controls - touch screen implementation feels awkward
- 📱 Poor screen optimization - doesn't utilize full device screen
- 🐛 UI issues - camp menu feels disorganized
- ⏱️ Slow gameplay - movement and combat animations are tedious
- 📚 No tutorial - game mechanics unexplained

**Reported bugs**

- Sound not working on some devices
- Screen display issues on iPhone X and newer models (top notch overlap)
- Game not full 16:9 fullscreen on newer iPhones
- Xbox One controller not supported despite controller attempts
- Save file deletion (Chapter 8 save disappeared)

**Requested features**

- Controller support (d-pad and buttons option)
- Full screen optimization for newer devices
- In-game tutorial or guidebook
- Battle animations
- Character expression changes during dialogue


### Mercenaries Saga2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mercenaries-saga2/id1165273218)

**Currently charting:** #185 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

Lead multiple units in tactical turn-based battles to defeat enemy forces and clear game stages. Engage in deep strategic gameplay with AI-backed enemies and level progression through free battles. Experience a compelling story and uncover hidden elements.

**Highlights:** Control multiple units, Turn-based tactical battles, AI-backed enemies, Level increases via free battles, Story-driven campaign, Hidden elements

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jewel 10 pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Jewel 25 pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Jewel 50 pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Jewel 100 pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Jewel 300 pack | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Partia free?

Partia costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mercenaries Saga2 free?

Mercenaries Saga2 costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Partia or Mercenaries Saga2?

Mercenaries Saga2 is rated higher. Partia averages 4.2 out of 5 from 134 ratings, while Mercenaries Saga2 averages 4.7 from 38 ratings.

### Do Partia or Mercenaries Saga2 have ads?

Neither Partia nor Mercenaries Saga2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Partia or Mercenaries Saga2?

Partia ships an update every 7 months, and Mercenaries Saga2 every 44 months. Most recently, Partia was updated on November 1, 2026 and Mercenaries Saga2 on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Partia or Mercenaries Saga2?

Partia currently peaks at #155 in the App Store charts, and Mercenaries Saga2 at #185. 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.*