# Mecha Ace vs The Demonized

The clearest difference is price: The Demonized at Free against Mecha Ace's $5.99. The Demonized also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (3.7K vs 21). Mecha Ace's advantage is review sentiment (93% vs 48%) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

The Demonized is free to download; Mecha Ace costs $5.99 up front. The Demonized sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Mecha Ace asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Demonized holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Demonized has 3.7K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 93% of Mecha Ace's written reviews are positive against 48% of The Demonized's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Mecha Ace ships an update every 2 months, The Demonized weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mecha Ace | The Demonized |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mecha-ace/id874712956/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-demonized-idle-rpg/id6477870177/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 21 | **3.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **92.8% of reviews** | 47.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 848 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Choice of Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/348940935) | [Game Duo Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1210111759) |

## What reviewers say

### Mecha Ace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mecha-ace/id874712956)

Pilot a giant mech in an interstellar war, customizing your machine and engaging in text-based duels with plasma sabers. Your choices shape the narrative, leading to glory, disgrace, or even romance in this interactive sci-fi novel.

**Highlights:** Giant mech piloting, Customizable mechs, Text-based interactive novel, Choice-driven narrative, Plasma saber combat, Interstellar civil war setting

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📖 Engaging and deep story
- 💡 Multiple endings and replayability
- ✍️ Well-written and descriptive text
- 🚀 Immersive experience
- 🤖 Captures mecha anime essence

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Price considered steep by some
- 🤏 Some felt choices were limited
- ⏳ Too short for some users
- 🧐 Minor typos and wording errors

**Reported bugs**

- Gender pronoun errors in text
- Wording errors indicating opposite outcomes

**Requested features**

- More customization for vehicle and crew
- Deeper exploration of character's reality (Hawkins)
- Option to convert to the empire
- Sequel or expansion
- Longer game with more detailed secondary characters


### The Demonized

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-demonized-idle-rpg/id6477870177)

Embrace demonic power to fight evil forces in this idle RPG. Equip gear, trade with demons for souls, and battle bosses. Explore a world rendered in pixel art, develop unique builds, and manage resources for unlimited growth. Your hero fights even when you're away.

**Highlights:** High-quality pixel art graphics, Over 30 skills and passive traits, Demon soul trading for power, Dominion resource management, Epic boss battles and challenge modes, AFK rewards and offline progression

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| redgem_1000 | $0.49 | one-time |
| redgem_5000 | $2.99 | one-time |
| bd_adremove | $2.99 | one-time |
| redgem_10000 | $6.99 | one-time |
| bd_vip_1_9900 | $7.49 | one-time |
| bd_torchbuff | $17.99 | one-time |
| redgem_30000 | $19.99 | one-time |
| redgem_50000 | $34.99 | one-time |
| redgem_100000_2 | $69.99 | one-time |
| redgem_300000 | $219.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🕹️ Fun idle RPG gameplay
- 💎 Great for casual, short playtime
- 🎨 Beautiful pixel art and animations
- 🎉 Engaging progression and collection systems

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 💰 Monetization and pay-to-win concerns
- 🤔 Lack of clarity on game mechanics
- ⏱️ Slow progression at higher levels

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to dismantle equipment
- Chat system not functioning properly
- Saving and loading issues causing lost progress
- Banned accounts with no clear explanation

**Requested features**

- More in-depth tutorial and documentation
- Improved server stability and reduced crashes
- Adjustments to progression and leveling at higher stages
- Fairer monetization and event structure


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mecha Ace free?

Mecha Ace costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Demonized free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mecha Ace or The Demonized?

The Demonized is rated higher. Mecha Ace averages 4.7 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while The Demonized averages 4.8 from 3.7K ratings.

### Do Mecha Ace or The Demonized have ads?

Both Mecha Ace and The Demonized show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mecha Ace or The Demonized?

Mecha Ace ships an update every 2 months, and The Demonized weekly. Most recently, Mecha Ace was updated on November 6, 2026 and The Demonized on November 8, 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.*