# Hellfighters vs BigMech

The clearest difference is rating: BigMech at 5.0 against Hellfighters's 4.7. Hellfighters's advantage is ratings volume (21 vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hellfighters sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and BigMech sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BigMech holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hellfighters has 21 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Hellfighters ships an update every 10 days, BigMech weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hellfighters | BigMech |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hellfighters/id6670434065/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bigmech/id6757838623/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 178 MB | 197 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Outplay Entertainment Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/468711596) | [55k entertainment inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/304064935) |

## What reviewers say

### Hellfighters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hellfighters/id6670434065)

Engage in intense roguelike shooter battles against alien bugs and massive bosses. Mobilize your squad, upgrade weapons, and strategize with unique skills to survive hordes of enemies and reach extraction.

**Highlights:** Frenzied action battles, Squad mobilization, Hordes of enemies and bosses, Squad and weapon upgrades, Customizable squad leader, Strategic skills and ultimates

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A Few Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 2 Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 3 Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Newbie Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 4 Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 5 Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Heap of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Loads of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems | $99.99 | one-time |


### BigMech

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bigmech/id6757838623)

Engage in fast-paced roguelike combat with a customizable mech. Survive waves of enemies, choose powerful upgrades, and defeat a final boss in each replayable run. Master auto-shooting mechanics and strategic build combinations to achieve victory.

**Highlights:** Auto-shooting combat, Multiple weapons and upgrades, Mech customization, Boss battles, Replayable runs, Wave-based progression

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1000 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ruby Pack 200 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock New Slot And Parts | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ruby Pack 300 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3000 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ruby Pack 400 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4000 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ruby Pack 500 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 5000 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sunny-Side-Up Egg Package | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hellfighters free?

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

### Is BigMech free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hellfighters or BigMech?

BigMech is rated higher. Hellfighters averages 4.7 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while BigMech averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Hellfighters or BigMech have ads?

Both Hellfighters and BigMech show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hellfighters or BigMech?

Hellfighters ships an update every 10 days, and BigMech weekly. Most recently, Hellfighters was updated on October 18, 2026 and BigMech on October 16, 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.*