Comparison

BigMech vs Dragon Barrage

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

Head to head
About

BigMech

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
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Build. Upgrade. Defeat the Boss. BigMech is a fast-paced action roguelike where you control a customizable mech and fight through waves of enemies toward a final boss. Each run challenges you to grow stronger, choose upgrades, and build your mech to survive and win. Features: - Auto-shooting combat with simple controls - Multiple weapons and upgrade combinations - Customize your mech with different parts - Progress through waves and face a final boss - Fast, replayable runs with different builds Every run is a new challenge. Can your build defeat the boss?

About

Dragon Barrage

Experience a unique blend of brick breaker mechanics and roguelike RPG elements. Control a dragon to unleash chaotic, bouncing shots, clearing waves of enemies and collecting randomized loot. Embark on an adventure filled with fast-paced arcade action and strategic item builds.

Highlights
  • Brick breaker action
  • Roguelike RPG elements
  • Dragon companion control
  • Randomized item effects
  • Fast-paced arcade gameplay
  • Enemy wave destruction
Features
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A unique fusion of brick breaker action and roguelike RPG gameplay! Adventure across the world with your dragon companion in search of treasure! Endless hordes of enemies fill the screen. And then—bouncing shots create pure, screen-filling chaos! Control your dragon and unleash powerful shots that bounce all over the screen. Destroy waves of enemies pouring in from above! Defeated enemies may drop rare treasure chests. Each item has randomly generated effects, making every run unique. Perfect for fans of hack-and-slash and roguelike games! Easy to play, hard to put down! Enjoy fast, satisfying arcade action anytime.

Screenshots

BigMech4 screens
Dragon Barrage4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Dragon Barrage at 4.8 against BigMech's 4.0. Dragon Barrage also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dragon Barrage holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 9 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BigMech ships an update weekly, Dragon Barrage every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
BigMech versus Dragon Barrage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBigMechDragon Barrage
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings)4.8 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—23.7% of reviews
Number of ratings49 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size197 MB310 MB
Age rating12+12+
Developer55k entertainment incRyogo Oka

In-app purchases

10 purchases

BigMech

One-time10
  • Coin Pack 1000$0.99
  • Ruby Pack 200$1.99
  • Unlock New Slot And Parts$1.99
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  • Ruby Pack 300$2.99
  • Coin Pack 3000$2.99
  • Ruby Pack 400$3.99
  • Coin Pack 4000$3.99
  • Ruby Pack 500$4.99
  • Coin Pack 5000$4.99
  • Sunny-Side-Up Egg Package$99.99
10 purchases

Dragon Barrage

One-time10
  • Game Speed Up$0.99
  • Remove Forced Ads$0.99
  • Almighty Card x85$1.49
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  • 2x EXP$1.99
  • Adventurer Pack$2.99
  • Energy Potion x 40$2.99
  • Almighty Card x192$2.99
  • Almighty Card x460$5.99
  • Energy Potion x 300$11.99
  • Almighty Card x1500$11.99

Questions

Is BigMech free?
BigMech is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dragon Barrage free?
Dragon Barrage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BigMech or Dragon Barrage?
Dragon Barrage is rated higher. BigMech averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Dragon Barrage averages 4.8 from 9 ratings.
Do BigMech or Dragon Barrage have ads?
Both BigMech and Dragon Barrage show ads.
Which is updated more often, BigMech or Dragon Barrage?
BigMech ships an update weekly, and Dragon Barrage every 3 days. Most recently, BigMech was updated on October 31, 2026 and Dragon Barrage on November 5, 2026.

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