# Mecharashi vs Fire Emblem Shadows

The clearest difference is rating: Mecharashi at 4.8 against Fire Emblem Shadows's 4.3. Mecharashi also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 32%) and chart position (#176 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mecharashi sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Fire Emblem Shadows sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mecharashi holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5K and 1.9K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Mecharashi's written reviews are positive against 32% of Fire Emblem Shadows's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mecharashi | Fire Emblem Shadows |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mecharashi/id6670385152/reviews)** | [4.3 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fire-emblem-shadows/id6746113513/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5K** | 1.9K |
| Positive reviews | **70.0% of reviews** | 32.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#176** | — |
| Size | 3.6 GB | 295 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [TenTree Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1728610909) | [Nintendo Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1062496488) |

## What reviewers say

### Mecharashi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mecharashi/id6670385152)

**Currently charting:** #176 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #183 Top Grossing · Strategy (US App Store)

Engage in a tactical turn-based RPG featuring a unique part-destruction combat system for mechas. Customize your machines with a vast array of weapons and pilots to strategically dismantle enemy mechs and achieve victory in a war-torn world.

**Highlights:** Part-destruction combat system, Mecha customization (body, arms, legs, weapons), Pilot selection with unique backstories, Extensive paintwork customization (120+ free colors), Story stages with engaging narratives, Visually stunning mecha designs and environments

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 credits Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 30 credits Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50 credits Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 credits Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 130 credits Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| 150 credits Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| 200 credits Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| 250 credits Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| 500 credits Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| 1000 credits Pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great gameplay
- 👍 Engaging story and characters
- 🎨 Excellent graphics and visuals
- 🔓 Accessible content
- 🤖 Mech customization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🤖 Inefficient auto-battle mode
- 💰 Gacha mechanics and low pull rates

**Reported bugs**

- Losing battles despite dealing no damage
- Pilots not moving before using skills
- Missing pre-order rewards

**Requested features**

- More weapon and mech diversity
- Improved customization options
- PvP arena mode
- Console/controller support


### Fire Emblem Shadows

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fire-emblem-shadows/id6746113513)

Engage in real-time strategy battles while simultaneously uncovering a traitor within your party. Strategize your combat, manage resources through player trading, and experience a dual narrative from opposing viewpoints.

**Highlights:** Real-time strategy battles, Social deduction mechanics, Player-to-player trading, Dual narrative perspectives, Weapon and magic skill selection

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 Gems | $0.79 | one-time |
| 100 Gems | $3.79 | one-time |
| Gem Pack | $6.69 | one-time |
| 210 Gems | $7.59 | one-time |
| Gem Pack | $11.49 | one-time |
| Gem Pack | $11.90 | one-time |
| 500 Gems | $17.49 | one-time |
| 1,100 Gems | $33.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack | $36.99 | one-time |
| 1,700 Gems | $51.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good character designs
- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 💡 Unique take on Fire Emblem franchise
- 👍 Respects Fire Emblem archetypes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and laggy performance
- 🔒 Pay-to-win elements
- 👎 Lackluster gameplay and story
- 👎 Doesn't feel like a true Fire Emblem game

**Reported bugs**

- Matchmaking issues
- Network problems
- Crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Longer and more engaging matches
- Improved social deduction mechanics
- Higher-quality graphics and visuals


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mecharashi free?

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

### Is Fire Emblem Shadows free?

Fire Emblem Shadows is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mecharashi or Fire Emblem Shadows?

Mecharashi is rated higher. Mecharashi averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5K ratings, while Fire Emblem Shadows averages 4.3 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do Mecharashi or Fire Emblem Shadows have ads?

Neither Mecharashi nor Fire Emblem Shadows shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mecharashi or Fire Emblem Shadows?

Mecharashi ships an update monthly, and Fire Emblem Shadows monthly. Most recently, Mecharashi was updated on November 7, 2026 and Fire Emblem Shadows on November 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.*