Comparison

MechCom vs Battlecruisers

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

Head to head
About

MechCom

Engage in fast-paced 3D real-time strategy battles with simple controls and unit customization. Build your army, capture resources, and outmaneuver a challenging AI across various maps. Progress through ranks and unlock powerful mech combinations.

Highlights
  • 3D real-time strategy gameplay
  • Unit assembly and customization
  • Challenging AI opponents
  • Resource collection mechanics
  • Upgrade system for units and structures
  • Multiple maps and game modes
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3D Real-time strategy with simple controls, units assembly, attractive graphics, upgrade system and challenging AI. MechCom is a new fast-paced stable 3D action RTS that is optimised for mobile devices. It’s heavily influenced by the popular open-source RTS, Warzone 2100 and Dune. It takes place in the year 2100 when two corporations go at it deploying powerful mechs and heavy hardware from the mothership in a classic RTS environment in the hunt for resources. It uses fluid touch controls that are aimed for simplicity and ease of use. Classic old-school resource collection mechanics are favoured as well as simple clear graphics. There are a number of customised mechs you can build as well as various structures. There are also a handful of upgrades that you can utilise which can mean the difference between victory and defeat against a clever and challenging AI. Finally there are a large number of maps (zones) to choose from for Custom Games or you can go with a Ranked Game where the computer matches you to your skill level depending on your rank and how many promotion points you have earned to keep you challenged. === How To Play === Gameplay primarily consists of building individual units and structures on build pads. You build a refinery to harvest minerals and convert them to money. You then use the money to build a broad assortment of unit components, upgrades and an assortment of structures such as an Armory to unlock multiple component upgrades (also costing money) and a turret for example. Once you create your army, you can converge on the map to take control of Beacons where you can deploy more units. Capturing and keeping Beacons is vital in making your way across the map. Engage and eliminate all opponent units and structures to be declared the victor. === Game Features === • Basic Tutorial. • Challenging AI. • Simple 3D graphics. • 7 Ranks to progress though. • Simple large touch controls. • 12 maps set in 3 different landscapes. • NO ADS OR IN-APP PURCHASES EVER! • Old-school resources collection system. • 2 game modes (Ranked Game and Custom Game). • 16 unique combinations of mechs PLUS UPGRADES! === Game Tips === • Strongest is not always best. • Upgrades and key to victory. • Hover chassis can go over water and works great for scouts. • Speed is important. Build as fast and as efficiently as you can. • Capture and keep as many Beacons as you can for the advantage. • Collect as many minerals as you can before the enemy collects them all. Good luck and have fun!

About

Battlecruisers

Command a colossal floating auto-fortress in this visually striking RTS. Strategically build and deploy autonomous units, focusing on tactical decisions and unleashing devastating ultraweapons. Enjoy a single-player campaign or dive into multiplayer mayhem with customizable fleets.

Highlights
  • Build and deploy autonomous units
  • Strategic fleet command
  • Unlockable weapons and customization
  • Single-player campaign
  • Multiplayer mayhem
  • Visually striking RTS gameplay
Features
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Command the ultimate floating auto-fortress in Battlecruisers, the visually striking RTS praised for its explosive gameplay, hand-drawn art, and delightfully addictive soundtrack. Also, nukes. Command your colossal Battlecruiser as you strategically build and deploy autonomous units: Turrets, Gunships, Artillery, AttackBoats, GatlingMortars, SiegeDestroyers, and SteamCopters. Your fleet self-operates, freeing you to focus purely on strategic decisions. Accelerate construction by deploying more BuilderDrones, racing your opponents to unleash devastating Ultraweapons and dominate quick, intense battles. Embark on an award-winning single-player campaign as Charlie, an amusingly reckless utility-bot whose joyride aboard the UAC Presidentron’s prized Battlecruiser spirals into chaos. Survive increasingly sophisticated waves of AI warships, cunning mercenaries, and colossal adversaries determined to reclaim the stolen superweapon. Dive into endless multiplayer mayhem, unlocking new weapons each year and customizing your fleet with cosmetic Bodykits, Exoskeleta, and hilarious Heckles—perfect for taunting friends and foes alike. Premium Mode offers ad-free gameplay and unlocks two turbocharged game modes. All in-app purchases are purely cosmetic; victory is solely dependent on your tactical genius. Winner of international and indie game design awards every year 2021-2026, Battlecruisers boasts a 90%+ positive rating and has been deemed "prutty good eh" by the esteemed New Zealand Herald. Official site: https://BattlecruisersGame.com Discord: https://discord.gg/7GmAqawadE Youtube: https://youtube.com/@BattlecruisersGame TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@battlecruisers Developer: Mecha Weka

Screenshots

MechCom4 screens
Battlecruisers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Battlecruisers at Free against MechCom's $1.99. Battlecruisers also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (373 vs 87). MechCom's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On rating, review sentiment, 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

Battlecruisers is free to download; MechCom costs $1.99 up front. Battlecruisers sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. MechCom asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for MechCom against 4.4 for Battlecruisers. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 87 and 373 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of MechCom's written reviews are positive against 80% of Battlecruisers's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MechCom ships an update every 3 weeks, Battlecruisers weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
MechCom versus Battlecruisers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMechComBattlecruisers
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (87 ratings)4.4 (373 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.2% of reviews — better80.1% of reviews
Number of ratings87373 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB812 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperGame Dev TeamMecha Weka Limited

Customer experience

MechCom

All ratings86 ratings
Positive84.9%
Neutral4.7%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews195 reviews
Positive87.2%
Neutral7.2%
Negative5.6%

Battlecruisers

All ratings373 ratings
Positive83.4%
Neutral3.8%
Negative12.9%
Written reviews347 reviews
Positive80.1%
Neutral5.2%
Negative14.7%

User reviews

MechCom

From 87 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
  • 👍 Simple and easy to learn
  • 💰 Good value for money
  • 🎮 Addictive and fun

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
  • 🔍 Lack of depth and strategy
  • 🤖 Predictable AI
  • 🔇 No tutorial or gameplay explanation

Battlecruisers

From 373 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Offline and no ads
  • 👍 Funny dialogue and lore
  • 🎨 Great art style and visuals
  • 💥 Satisfying explosions and combat
  • 🧠 Challenging and strategic gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Freezing and loading issues
  • 🤖 AI opponents not very dynamic
  • 🕰️ Repetitive after completing campaign
  • 🔍 Small text and UI elements

Bugs and requests

MechCom

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Units getting stuck or not responding properly
  • Resource collection issues
  • Crashes or freezes on certain devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Multiplayer mode
  • More unit types and customization options
  • Larger maps and increased unit cap
  • Campaign mode or story-driven content
  • Ability to repair units and buildings

Battlecruisers

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezes on loading screens
  • Progress and purchases not saving properly
  • AI opponents stuck in repetitive strategies

Requested features

4 requests
  • Multiplayer PvP mode
  • More levels and campaign content
  • Ability to customize ships and loadouts
  • Sandbox/custom battle mode

In-app purchases

None

MechCom

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Battlecruisers

One-time5
  • Coin Bag$0.99
  • Coin Sack$2.99
  • Premium Version$7.99
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  • Coin Pile$9.99
  • Coin Freighter$49.99

Questions

Is MechCom free?
MechCom costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Battlecruisers free?
Battlecruisers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MechCom or Battlecruisers?
Battlecruisers is rated higher. MechCom averages 4.3 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while Battlecruisers averages 4.4 from 373 ratings.
Do MechCom or Battlecruisers have ads?
Neither MechCom nor Battlecruisers shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MechCom or Battlecruisers?
MechCom ships an update every 3 weeks, and Battlecruisers weekly. Most recently, MechCom was updated on November 6, 2026 and Battlecruisers on November 3, 2026.

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