Comparison

Transversal vs MDonkey

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

Head to head
About

Transversal

Features
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TRANSVERSAL is a minimalist one dimentional (1D) perception puzzle game built around one simple idea: a line can hide more than it shows. Each level presents a clean, monochrome figure—often ambiguous at first glance. Your job is to spot the real shape, trust your brain’s pattern recognition, and type the answer. No clutter. No distractions. Just you, the line, and that moment when it suddenly clicks. Why you’ll like it: Minimalist design: simple, high-contrast visuals with a clean, flat look Fast, satisfying puzzles: short rounds that feel great in quick sessions Portrait-first gameplay: designed for vertical mobile use and limited screen space Keyboard-friendly: the game is built around quick typing and instant feedback You saw beyond the line. Now keep going.

About

MDonkey

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【Not just a game, but an experiment in evolution】 Inspired by the famous "Ayumu Project" at Kyoto University. A chimpanzee named Ayumu demonstrated an eidetic memory capability that leaves most humans in the dust. It makes us wonder: along the millions of years of evolution, as we gained language and logic, did we lose some primal, powerful instincts? This app brings that legendary laboratory challenge to your phone. 【The Core Challenge】 Numbers flash on the screen and vanish in the blink of an eye. You must tap them in the correct order relying solely on your instantaneous visual afterimage. Eidetic (0.5s): Think like Ayumu. Challenge the limits of humanity. Average (2.0s): A starting point for most sapiens. Rote (10.0s): Take your time. For those who admit defeat (jk). 【Ultimate Experience】 To replicate the purest reaction test, we've optimized this app to the millisecond: Zero-Latency Audio: Built with iOS SystemSound API for instant feedback the moment you touch. Fluid Interaction: No superfluous animations to drag down your reaction speed. Minimalist Aesthetic: High-contrast black and white design to keep you hyper-focused. 【Secret Features】 Too hard or too easy? Try a LONG PRESS on the start button. Want to know the story? Try SHAKING your phone. This might be the simplest game on your phone, yet the hardest challenge you'll ever face. Can you reclaim your primal power?

Screenshots

Transversal4 screens
MDonkey3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MDonkey at none against Transversal's 1. MDonkey also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 11 days). Transversal's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support 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. Transversal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MDonkey asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Transversal ships an update every 11 days, MDonkey daily. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Transversal versus MDonkey: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTransversalMDonkey
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEfren Carrillo DominguezPENG LI

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Transversal

One-time1
  • Unlock Full Game$2.99
None

MDonkey

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Transversal free?
Transversal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MDonkey free?
MDonkey is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Transversal or MDonkey have ads?
Neither Transversal nor MDonkey shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Transversal or MDonkey?
Transversal ships an update every 11 days, and MDonkey daily. Most recently, Transversal was updated on October 19, 2026 and MDonkey on October 10, 2026.

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