# MechHitting vs Pathbuilder 2e

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pathbuilder 2e at 89% against MechHitting's 33%. Pathbuilder 2e also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months). MechHitting's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pathbuilder 2e sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MechHitting asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pathbuilder 2e holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pathbuilder 2e has 199 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of MechHitting's written reviews are positive against 89% of Pathbuilder 2e's.

MechHitting ships an update every 4 months, Pathbuilder 2e every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MechHitting | Pathbuilder 2e |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mechhitting/id911680048/reviews) | **[4.9 (199 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathbuilder-2e/id6740821064/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **199** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **89.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Takahiro Niijima](https://appshunter.io/developer/308635086) | [Redrazors Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1791763162) |

## 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


### Pathbuilder 2e

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathbuilder-2e/id6740821064)

This app allows you to plan and create characters for the Pathfinder 2e tabletop roleplaying game. You can then export your character sheets as PDFs or use the app as a digital character sheet.

**Highlights:** Character planning, Character sheet export (PDF), Digital character sheet, Pathfinder 2e compatible

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pathbuilder 2e IOS Full Unlock | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic at last
- 🚀 Best builder finally on iOS
- 👍 The best character creator
- 👍 The best builder come to iOS!
- 👍 Borderline essential for easy Pf2e play and insane value

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Functionally fantastic, but needs work on iPad

**Reported bugs**

- Functionally fantastic, but needs work on iPad

**Requested features**

- Path builder encounters, GM mode, and ability to share turn order with players


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MechHitting free?

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

### Is Pathbuilder 2e free?

Pathbuilder 2e is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MechHitting or Pathbuilder 2e?

Pathbuilder 2e is rated higher. MechHitting averages 4.3 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Pathbuilder 2e averages 4.9 from 199 ratings.

### Do MechHitting or Pathbuilder 2e have ads?

Neither MechHitting nor Pathbuilder 2e shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MechHitting or Pathbuilder 2e?

MechHitting ships an update every 4 months, and Pathbuilder 2e every 9 days. Most recently, MechHitting was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pathbuilder 2e on October 22, 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.*