# MechCom vs Northgard

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MechCom at none against Northgard's 12. MechCom also leads on price ($1.99 vs $7.99) and review sentiment (87% vs 61%). Northgard's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (3.7K vs 87). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

MechCom costs $1.99 and Northgard $7.99 up front. Northgard sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. MechCom asks for nothing beyond the download.

Northgard holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Northgard has 3.7K ratings behind it against 87, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 87% of MechCom's written reviews are positive against 61% of Northgard's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

MechCom ships an update every 3 weeks, Northgard every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MechCom | Northgard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $7.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mechcom-3d-rts/id591370957/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/northgard/id1533979882/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 87 | **3.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **87.2% of reviews** | 61.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#15** |
| Size | 131 MB | 892 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Game Dev Team](https://appshunter.io/developer/561134317) | [Playdigious](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041387229) |

## What reviewers say

### MechCom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mechcom-3d-rts/id591370957)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Northgard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/northgard/id1533979882)

**Currently charting:** #15 Top Paid · Role Playing, #54 Top Paid · Strategy, #154 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

Lead a Viking clan to explore, settle, and conquer a mysterious new continent. Manage resources, assign jobs, and survive harsh winters and dangerous foes. Choose your clan's path to victory through conquest, trade, or devotion.

**Highlights:** Build and manage settlements, Assign Vikings to jobs, Resource management and survival, Territory expansion and discovery, Multiple victory conditions, Story mode campaign, Multiplayer modes

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Clan of the Rat | $2.95 | one-time |
| Clan of the Squirrel | $2.99 | one-time |
| Clan of the snake | $2.99 | one-time |
| Clan of the Dragon | $2.99 | one-time |
| Clan of the Horse | $2.99 | one-time |
| Clan of the Ox | $2.99 | one-time |
| Clan of the Kraken | $2.99 | one-time |
| Clan of the Lynx | $2.99 | one-time |
| Clan of the Eagle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Scale Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Fur Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Winter Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Fantastic strategy game
- 👍 Challenging and fun
- 👍 Excellent port to mobile
- 👍 Lots of replayability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Buggy menus and UI
- 🔋 Battery draining
- 🐛 Glitchy audio
- 🐛 Saves getting deleted

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes frequently
- Menus and UI are buggy
- Audio glitches and cuts out
- Saves get deleted unexpectedly
- Multiplayer is unreliable

**Requested features**

- Add multiplayer mode
- Improve tutorial and instructions
- Add controller support
- Optimize performance and stability
- Add Chinese language support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MechCom free?

MechCom costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Northgard free?

Northgard costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MechCom or Northgard?

Northgard is rated higher. MechCom averages 4.3 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while Northgard averages 4.6 from 3.7K ratings.

### Do MechCom or Northgard have ads?

Neither MechCom nor Northgard shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MechCom or Northgard?

MechCom ships an update every 3 weeks, and Northgard every 6 weeks. Most recently, MechCom was updated on October 26, 2026 and Northgard on October 28, 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.*