Comparison

eFootball™ vs TRANSFER IQ

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

Head to head
About

eFootball™

Experience the next generation of soccer gaming with this evolution of PES. Build your dream team by signing players, develop their skills, and compete in matches against AI or other players online. Enjoy weekly live updates reflecting real-world soccer events and customize your stadium.

Highlights
  • Build your dream team
  • Sign current superstars and legends
  • Develop player stats and skills
  • Compete in AI or online matches
  • Weekly live updates
  • Customize stadium elements
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■ "eFootball™" - An Evolution from "PES" It's an all-new era of digital soccer: "PES" has now evolved into "eFootball™"! And now you can experience the next generation of soccer gaming with "eFootball™"! ■ Welcoming Newcomers After downloading, you can learn the basic controls of the game via a step-by-step tutorial that includes practical demonstrations! Complete them all, and receive Lionel Messi! We have also added the Smart Assist setting to help users enjoy the fun and excitement of playing matches, even if they are new to the game. Without entering complex commands, get past the opposing defense with a brilliant dribble or pass, then score a goal with a powerful shot. [Ways of Playing] Friend Matches and Co-op Matches with up to three a side are also in store. So get together with some friends and have a blast. ■ Player Development Develop players through matches and special items, and strengthen their abilities. Improve players the way you like, or use the "Auto Select" setting to develop them automatically. [For More Fun] ■ Enjoy Each Phase of the Soccer Season Download weekly data that reflects player transfers and match achievements from real life. Build up your team and play thrilling matches based on the latest happenings in the world of soccer. ■ Customize a Stadium Get Stadium Elements, such as Tifos and Giant Props, and customize your own stadium. Add color to the game by arranging your stadium however you like! *Users with one of the following nations as their Country/Region of Residence will not have access to loot boxes that require eFootball™ Coins as payment. Belgium, Brazil (users under 18 years of age) *Users that have set the following as their Country/Region of Residence will require consent from a parent or legal guardian in order to access loot boxes that utilize eFootball™ Coins. Germany (users under 12 years of age), Denmark (users under 15 years of age), United States of America (users under 16 years of age) [For the Latest News] New features, modes, events, and gameplay improvements will be continuously implemented. For more information, see the official eFootball™ website. [Downloading the Game] Approximately 3.5 GB of free storage space is required to download and install eFootball™. Please make sure you have enough free space before beginning the download. We also recommend that you use a Wi-Fi connection to download the base game and any of its updates. [Online Connectivity] An internet connection is required to play eFootball™. We also strongly recommend playing with a stable connection to ensure you get the most out of the game.

About

TRANSFER IQ

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TRANSFER IQ is a football quiz app that challenges you to identify players from their transfer history. Follow the career path shown on screen — past clubs, nationalities, date of birth, position, and other clues — and guess which player it belongs to. Do you really know a player’s journey, not just their current club? Quiz Modes: • Random Mode • Daily Challenge • 25/26 Elite 50 • World Cup 2026 Special Edition • Japan National Team Mode Perfect for fans who: • Love football • Follow transfers and player careers • Watch the Premier League, LaLiga, Bundesliga, Serie A, and more • Want to test their football knowledge against friends From rising stars to international names, TRANSFER IQ puts your football memory and transfer knowledge to the test. Can you recognize a player from their career path alone? Take the challenge and prove your Transfer IQ.

Screenshots

eFootball™4 screens
TRANSFER IQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TRANSFER IQ at none against eFootball™'s 51. TRANSFER IQ also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). eFootball™'s advantage is chart position (#2 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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. eFootball™ sells 21 one-off in-app purchases. TRANSFER IQ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

eFootball™ ships an update every 3 weeks, TRANSFER IQ weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
eFootball™ versus TRANSFER IQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereFootball™TRANSFER IQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (511K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings511K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#2 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size3.2 GB97 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperKONAMIHITOSHI FUJII

Bugs and requests

eFootball™

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Passing and shooting issues
  • Inconsistent referee decisions
  • Freezing and crashing on some devices
  • Disconnection problems in online matches

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more customization options for players
  • Implement a proper career/manager mode
  • Improve online matchmaking and reduce lag
  • Introduce a trading system for players

TRANSFER IQ

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

21 purchases

eFootball™

One-time21
  • Starter Set: Luis Suárez$0.99
  • Starter Set: Darwin Núñez$0.99
  • 100 myClub Coins$0.99
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  • Starter Set 1$0.99
  • 260Coins(Paid130+Free130)13 variants$1.19
  • 130Coins(PaidCoins130)$1.19
  • Starter Set: Iker Casillas$2.49
  • 300Coins(Paid293+Free7)$2.69
  • 310 myClub Coin$2.99
  • Starter Set 2$2.99
  • 840Coins(Paid530+Free310)3 variants$4.59
  • 840Coins(Paid530+Free310)9 variants$4.79
  • 550Coins(Paid530+Free20)$4.79
  • 750Coins(Paid715+Free35)$6.49
  • 1630Coins(Paid975+Free655)4 variants$8.79
  • 1040Coins(Paid975+Free65)$8.79
  • 3430Coins(Paid1950+Free1480)2 variants$16.90
  • 2130Coins(Paid1950+Free180)$17.99
  • 3430Coins(Paid1950+Free1480)3 variants$17.99
  • 3250Coins(Paid2930+Free320)$26.99
  • 5700Coins(Paid4860+Free840)$43.99
None

TRANSFER IQ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is eFootball™ free?
eFootball™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TRANSFER IQ free?
TRANSFER IQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do eFootball™ or TRANSFER IQ have ads?
Both eFootball™ and TRANSFER IQ show ads.
Which is updated more often, eFootball™ or TRANSFER IQ?
eFootball™ ships an update every 3 weeks, and TRANSFER IQ weekly. Most recently, eFootball™ was updated on October 16, 2026 and TRANSFER IQ on October 6, 2026.

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