# Mad Merx vs Impulse One

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Impulse One at 100% against Mad Merx's 60%. Impulse One also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Mad Merx's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (313 vs 2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mad Merx sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Impulse One asks for nothing beyond the download.

Impulse One holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mad Merx has 313 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Mad Merx's written reviews are positive against 100% of Impulse One's.

Mad Merx ships an update every 3 weeks, Impulse One every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mad Merx | Impulse One |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (313 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mad-merx-nemesis/id590210330/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impulse-one/id1001814482/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **313** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 59.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 188 MB | 301 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1** | 9.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Triniti Interactive Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/328034860) | [Kurt Dekker](https://appshunter.io/developer/680019078) |

## What reviewers say

### Mad Merx

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mad-merx-nemesis/id590210330)

Engage in fast-paced, tactical multiplayer shooter combat. Choose from four unique classes and a variety of weapons across multiple environments. Experience furious PvP action with friends and foes.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer mayhem, Four unique classes, Deathmatch and Team Deathmatch, Three environments, 30 different guns, Tactical team combat

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Newbie Pack I | $0.99 | one-time |
| 9k credit Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 tCrystal Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20k credit Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 150 tCrystal Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 60k credit Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 350 tCrystal Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| DISCOUNT PACK I (800 tCrystals) | $11.99 | one-time |
| 800 tCrystal Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2500 tCrystal Pack | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Awesome game
- 🚀 Best mobile shooter
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 👍 Great graphics and gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Laggy and disconnects
- 🐛 Compatibility issues
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Losing progress and purchases
- Weapons/gear not unlocking properly
- Spawning issues and getting killed instantly
- Shooting through walls/objects

**Requested features**

- Update to latest iOS versions
- Add more maps and game modes
- Improve matchmaking and balancing
- Implement offline/single player mode
- Add social features like friend system


### Impulse One

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impulse-one/id1001814482)

Pilot a spaceship to rescue stranded employees from a chaotic company. Navigate challenging environments with high gravity, timed conditions, and combat.

**Highlights:** Rescue stranded employees, Impulse-driven spaceship piloting, High gravity challenges, Timed conditions, Combat with incoming fire

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mad Merx free?

Mad Merx is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Impulse One free?

Impulse One is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mad Merx or Impulse One?

Impulse One is rated higher. Mad Merx averages 4.5 out of 5 from 313 ratings, while Impulse One averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Mad Merx or Impulse One have ads?

Neither Mad Merx nor Impulse One shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mad Merx or Impulse One?

Mad Merx ships an update every 3 weeks, and Impulse One every 11 months. Most recently, Mad Merx was updated on October 28, 2026 and Impulse One on October 7, 2026.

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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.*