Transformers vs Nexus War
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Transformers
Engage in a strategic war between Autobots and Decepticons. Build an impenetrable base, assemble your ultimate team of Transformers, and unleash unique character abilities to dominate the battlefield. Form alliances and compete in global events.
- Choose Autobot or Decepticon side
- Assemble teams of Transformers
- Build and defend your base
- Unleash character-specific abilities
- Form alliances and compete globally
- Collect over 100 bots
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***TRANSFORMERS ROBOTS IN DISGUISE!*** Join the battle of good vs evil, and face off as an Autobot or as a Decepticon in this strategy game of war. Choose a side, and assemble the ultimate team of Transformers the galaxy has ever seen. Join forces with Transformers characters like Optimus Prime and Bumblebee, or side with Megatron and Starscream. Use the Space Bridge to summon over 100 bots from Cybertron. Create an impenetrable defense in this building game and prepare for the final fight in Transformers: Earth Wars. ***Transformers: Earth Wars is the final fight of Good vs Evil. Which side will you choose?*** ***Build*** Protect your base by building an impenetrable fortress with technology from Cybertron! Collect and store Energon and Alloy to strengthen your Auto Cannons or increase your Energon Storage. Do not let the enemy destroy your headquarters! ***Unleash Your Abilities*** Each Transformers character comes equipped with abilities. Change form to deploy stronger attacks and turn the tide of battle! Unleash Starscream’s Airstrike, break through defenses with Optimus Prime, utilize Autobot Ratchet’s healing ability and repair your team. ***Unite!*** Form alliances with fellow Autobots and defend against Decepticon attacks in global competitions and weekly events! Plan strategies with other Decepticons and bring devastation to the Autobot bases! The global chat and alliance features make even the multiplayer experience worth fighting for! Transformers: Earth Wars offers beautiful 3D graphics and animations that make for great game play. Go to the showroom and check out some of your favorite Transformers characters! Whether you’re an Autobot or Decepticon, just remember that ***Transformers characters are more than meets the eye!*** ______________________________ Transformers: Earth Wars is Free to download and play, however you can also make in-app purchases to supplement your game play. Under our Terms of Service (link below), you must be at least 13 years of age to play or download Transformers: Earth Wars. In order to run the game for you we need to collect and use data from you. To find out more see our Privacy Policy (link below). Terms of Service: http://www.transformersearthwars.com/termsofservice/ Privacy Policy:http://www.transformersearthwars.com/privacypolicy/ ______________________________ Transformers: Earth Wars is brought to you by Space Ape Games, and Hasbro, Inc. TRANSFORMERS and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro and are used with permission. © 2015 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved. G.I. JOE and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro and are used with permission. © 2019 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved. Thanks for playing!
Nexus War
Lead a desperate fight for survival on Origin Star against invading forces. Recruit heroes, build a customizable city, and engage in strategic battles to reclaim your home planet. Forge alliances and conquer to become the ruler.
- Open-world exploration
- Strategic real-time battles
- Hero recruitment and customization
- City building and design
- Alliance warfare
- Mecha customization
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The Astra tore through the sky and descended upon Origin Star. The once vibrant cities were laid waste beyond recognition… The end is nigh on Origin Star, and every race is fighting desperately in hopes to survive in the new age of terror… As destiny chose you, you must now act. Raise an army and seek out the mightiest heroes from the four races of Origin Star – The Humans, Izans, Aokus, Theias, and unite them all to annihilate the Invaders of your home planet. Return Origin Star to its former glory! ********[Features]******** Freely Explore the Open World and Uncover the Mystery of Origin Star Journey a path to uncover the truth of this world from relics and hidden treasures scattered across the monster-infested lands. Meet the natives of Origin Star and the four races that govern the planet. Navigate through deception and conflicts in the world to start or prevent war. Annihilate the Astra and bring new hope for the survivors. In-Depth Strategic Battles Command dozens of unlockable heroes from each race. Personalize your army from infantry, artillery, and tank units. Direct your army into the unknown and strategize against your enemies or overpower them with military might. Seek and destroy other players, capture resources, occupy fortresses, and join alliances. Experience the most exciting real-time war immediately! Build, Design, and Personalize your City Personalize and plan your city using the 4 available architectural styles from each race. Build mega structures like Titan Docks, Research Lab, Intelligence Building, and many more to design your city any way you want. Take Part in Alliance Battles and Become the Ruler of Origin Star Legend has it that whoever ascends the Infinity Throne gains absolute control and power of the entire planet. With the unparalleled power granted by the Throne, one can gain access to the rarest resources and technological advantage. Hunt down the deadliest monsters and defeat the strongest alliances. Earn your right to ascend the throne and become the ruler of Origin Star. Official Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/Nexus-War-105668681957633 Contact us: support.nexuswar@phantixgames.com Nexus War Team Terms of Service: https://www.phantixgames.com/en/article/terms_of_use/ Privacy Policy: https://www.phantixgames.com/en/article/privacy_policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Nexus War at weekly against Transformers's every 6 weeks. Nexus War also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Transformers's advantage is ratings volume (35K vs 3.4K) and review sentiment (68% vs 55%). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Transformers sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Nexus War sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Transformers against 4.6 for Nexus War. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Transformers has 35K ratings behind it against 3.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Transformers's written reviews are positive against 55% of Nexus War's.
Transformers ships an update every 6 weeks, Nexus War weekly. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.
| Parameter | Transformers | Nexus War |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (35K ratings) | 4.6 (3.4K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 68.0% of reviews — better | 55.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 35K — better | 3.4K |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #177 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 301 MB | 223 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Yodo1 Games | Phantix Games |
Customer experience
Transformers
Nexus War
User reviews
Transformers
From 35K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics and animations
- 🚀 No ads
- 👍 Nostalgic for Transformers fans
- 👍 Ability to choose Autobot or Decepticon side
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- ⏱️ Slow progression and long upgrade times
- 💰 Predatory microtransactions and low drop rates
- 🔄 Repetitive and grindy gameplay
- 🤖 Unbalanced bot power levels and matchmaking
Nexus War
From 3.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Engaging gameplay
- 👍 Welcoming community
- 🔍 Interesting world-building
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 📈 Steady progression
Room to improve
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics
- 🔍 Overwhelming UI
- 🕰️ Slow progression for F2P players
- 🤖 Lack of customer support
Bugs and requests
Transformers
Reported bugs
3 issues- Game freezes at 39% or 52% loading
- Bots get stuck or behave erratically in battles
- Inventory and crystal issues not resolved by support
Requested features
5 requests- Add more G1 Transformers characters
- Improve drop rates and reduce duplicate bots
- Reduce upgrade and research times
- Allow attacking same-faction bases
- Implement a better communication system
Nexus War
Reported bugs
3 issues- Frequent game freezes and crashes
- Teleportation issues causing lost progress
- Inability to claim purchased items
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to skip tutorial and cutscenes
- Resource trading between alliance members
- More server options for fresh starts
- Improved anti-bullying measures
In-app purchases
Transformers
- Starter Pack$0.99
- Value Pack$4.99
- Super Value Pack2 variants$9.99
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- Starter Pack$9.99
- Mega Value Pack2 variants$19.99
- Colossal Value Pack$39.99
- Ultra Value Pack$99.99
Nexus War
- Gift A$0.99
- Gift B$1.99
- Gift C$2.99
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- Gift D$4.99
- Gift E$9.99
- Gift G$19.99
- Gift H$24.99
- Gift K$29.99
- Gift I$49.99
- Gift J$99.99
Questions
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