# MechHitting vs X

MechHitting and X both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 70% of X's written reviews are positive against 33% of MechHitting's. X also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (230 vs 10). MechHitting's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. X sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. MechHitting asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for MechHitting against 4.4 for X. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: X has 230 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of MechHitting's written reviews are positive against 70% of X's.

MechHitting ships an update every 4 months, X every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MechHitting | X |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mechhitting/id911680048/reviews) | **[4.4 (230 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-wing-ai/id1170239055/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **230** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **70.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Takahiro Niijima](https://appshunter.io/developer/308635086) | [VADOSWARE LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1718688424) |

## What reviewers say

### MechHitting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mechhitting/id911680048)

This application assists players of the Battletech tabletop game by quickly determining the location of a hit. It simplifies a common game mechanic, making gameplay smoother and faster for enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Dice roll for hit location, Battletech game mechanic helper, Rapid determination, Tabletop game utility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-wing-ai/id1170239055)

Enhance your Star Wars X-Wing Miniatures game experience with an AI opponent. Practice strategies solo, test new ship builds, or team up with a friend. This app tracks game stats and replaces stat cards, streamlining gameplay.

**Highlights:** AI opponent for solo or co-op play, Tracks enemy shields, hull, and energy, Replaces AI stat cards, Supports X-Wing 1.0 and 2.0, Compatible with Heroes of the Aturi Cluster and Flight Group Alpha, Works offline

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7 day FREE trial | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Scum ships | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ground Assault ships | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited ships | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for solo play
- 👍 Makes X-Wing solo-friendly
- 👍 Accurate ship behavior modeling
- 👍 No paper, just app
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Subscription model disliked
- 😞 Subscription for 2.0
- 😞 Missing new ships
- 😞 Huge ships need fixing
- 😞 AI doesn't choose maneuvers

**Reported bugs**

- AI never chooses its own maneuvers
- Huge ships missing bullseye arc and initiative values
- Broken in-app purchase for Scum expansion
- List always deletes overnight or after long periods
- App keeps asking to buy Scum expansion repeatedly

**Requested features**

- Lifetime subscription for 2nd edition
- Rename/assign numbers to units
- Warn AI of potential collisions
- Update with new AMG ships
- Fix huge ship bullseye arc and initiative values


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MechHitting free?

MechHitting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is X free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MechHitting or X?

X is rated higher. MechHitting averages 4.3 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while X averages 4.4 from 230 ratings.

### Do MechHitting or X have ads?

X shows ads; MechHitting does not.

### Which is updated more often, MechHitting or X?

MechHitting ships an update every 4 months, and X every 3 weeks. Most recently, MechHitting was updated on October 24, 2026 and X on October 24, 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.*