# Nexus War vs MemBollenge

The clearest difference is ads: Nexus War at none against MemBollenge's shown. Nexus War also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (3.4K vs 1). MemBollenge's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nexus War sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and MemBollenge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MemBollenge holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nexus War has 3.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Nexus War ships an update weekly, MemBollenge every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nexus War | MemBollenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nexus-war/id1670072645/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/membollenge-memory-challenge/id6751912139/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.4K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 55.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 223 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Phantix Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1664028939) | [Joshua Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458017109) |

## What reviewers say

### Nexus War

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nexus-war/id1670072645)

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.

**Highlights:** Open-world exploration, Strategic real-time battles, Hero recruitment and customization, City building and design, Alliance warfare, Mecha customization

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gift A | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gift B | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gift C | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gift D | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gift E | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gift G | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gift H | $24.99 | one-time |
| Gift K | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gift I | $49.99 | one-time |
| Gift J | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Engaging gameplay
- 👍 Welcoming community
- 🔍 Interesting world-building
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 📈 Steady progression

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics
- 🔍 Overwhelming UI
- 🕰️ Slow progression for F2P players
- 🤖 Lack of customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent game freezes and crashes
- Teleportation issues causing lost progress
- Inability to claim purchased items

**Requested features**

- Ability to skip tutorial and cutscenes
- Resource trading between alliance members
- More server options for fresh starts
- Improved anti-bullying measures


### MemBollenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/membollenge-memory-challenge/id6751912139)

Sharpen your mind with this classic memory game. Remember and repeat visual patterns across multiple engaging modes. Perfect for a quick mental workout or a deep challenge, it's easy to learn and endlessly replayable.

**Highlights:** Three unique game modes, Endless gameplay, Clean, modern interface, Visual pattern recall, Adaptive layout for iPhone/iPad, Improves memory and reaction speed

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ADs | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nexus War free?

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

### Is MemBollenge free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Nexus War or MemBollenge?

MemBollenge is rated higher. Nexus War averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while MemBollenge averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Nexus War or MemBollenge have ads?

MemBollenge shows ads; Nexus War does not.

### Which is updated more often, Nexus War or MemBollenge?

Nexus War ships an update weekly, and MemBollenge every 2 months. Most recently, Nexus War was updated on October 30, 2026 and MemBollenge on October 19, 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.*