Comparison

Transistor vs Evoland 2

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

Head to head
About

Transistor

Embark on a science fiction action RPG adventure in a futuristic city. Wield a mysterious weapon, master strategic combat with customizable abilities, and unravel a deep, atmospheric story. Designed for touchscreens with optional gamepad support.

Highlights
  • Science fiction action RPG
  • Futuristic city setting
  • Customizable weapon abilities
  • Strategic planning integration
  • Intuitive touch controls
  • Optional gamepad support
  • New game+ mode
Features
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** App Store Best of 2015 Selection ** *Transistor requires at least an iPhone 5, iPad 4, or iPad mini 2.* FROM THE CREATORS OF BASTION: Experience a science fiction action RPG like no other! Wield an extraordinary weapon of unknown origin as you fight through a stunning futuristic city. BUILT FOR TOUCH: Transistor for iOS features the vibrant presentation and deep combat that Transistor is known for, with an intuitive new touch interface -- or switch to Classic Controls with optional gamepad support. IT'S YOUR TURN: Transistor seamlessly integrates thoughtful strategic planning into a fast-paced action experience. FIGHT YOUR WAY: Configure the powerful Transistor with thousands of possible Function combinations to overcome any obstacle. UNRAVEL THE STORY: Piece together the Transistor's mysteries as you pursue its former owners through a rich and atmospheric story. INFINITE RECURSION: 'Recursion' option introduces all-new battles after finishing the story. UNIVERSAL APP: Play on iPad, iPhone, or the new Apple TV with save data stored via iCloud. LANGUAGES: - Voice-over: English - Text and subtitles: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Simplified Chinese (based on language setting)

About

Evoland 2

Embark on an epic adventure spanning over 20 hours through the history of video games. Jump between diverse genres like 2D RPG, 3D fighting, shooters, and trading card games, all tied together by a story that travels through time and explores different art styles.

Highlights
  • Genre-hopping gameplay
  • 20+ hour adventure
  • Travel through video game history
  • Multiple art styles
  • Story-driven experience
  • MFI controller support
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What were your childhood games like? Onboard on an epic adventure of more than 20 hours through video games history filled with a ton of funny classical games references. From 2D RPG, through 3D vs fight to a shooter, a trading card game and more you’ll get your fill of jumping from a game genre to another, never bored. “Evoland 2: A slight case of spacetime continuum disorder” is not only one game but many, backboned with a story that will make you travel through time, discovering different art styles and video gaming technology. Released first on PC with 500.000 copies shipped, we’re proud to share with you this experience carefully adapted for mobile devices. « It’s a mashup on a grand scale — and a successful one — bringing together many of the elements that make us love all those games individually. » - 9/10 GamesBeat “Evoland 2 manages to seamlessly blend an incredible number of genres into a single, wonderful experience.” 4/5 – Hardcoregamer Compatible with MFI controllers. If you experience any problem with Evoland 2, please contact our customer support at hello@playdigious.com and give us as much as possible information on your problem.

Screenshots

Transistor4 screens
Evoland 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Evoland 2 at #176 against Transistor's unranked. Evoland 2 also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 715). Transistor's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $6.99) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.6). On rating, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Transistor costs $4.99 and Evoland 2 $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Evoland 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 715 and 2.8K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of Transistor's written reviews are positive against 60% of Evoland 2's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Transistor ships an update every 2 months, Evoland 2 every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Transistor versus Evoland 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTransistorEvoland 2
Price$4.99 — better$6.99
Rating4.4 (715 ratings)4.6 (2.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.0% of reviews — better59.9% of reviews
Number of ratings7152.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#176 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.6
Further details — not scored
Size2.3 GB555 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSupergiant Games, LLCPlaydigious

Customer experience

Transistor

All ratings715 ratings
Positive85.3%
Neutral3.5%
Negative11.2%
Written reviews922 reviews
Positive63.0%
Neutral9.1%
Negative27.9%

Evoland 2

All ratings2,830 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral4.1%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews793 reviews
Positive59.9%
Neutral13.6%
Negative26.5%

User reviews

Transistor

From 715 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Gorgeous artwork and visuals
  • 🎶 Exceptional soundtrack and audio design
  • 🧠 Unique and engaging gameplay mechanics
  • 🔍 Intriguing and mysterious story
  • 👍 Smooth touch controls and intuitive interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
  • 🔍 Confusing and unclear narrative at times
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🕹️ Challenging learning curve for some players

Evoland 2

From 2.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Good game!
  • 🚀 Lots of content and gameplay variety
  • 💡 Great references to classic games
  • 👍 Nostalgic and entertaining
  • 👍 Funny and quirky

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 👎 Poor controls, especially for platforming
  • 👎 Unresponsive controls in mini-games
  • 👎 Glitchy graphics, screen tearing
  • 👎 Difficulty spikes and frustrating sections

Bugs and requests

Transistor

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashes when accessing the soundtrack menu
  • Save data not persisting across sessions
  • Controls becoming unresponsive during combat

Requested features

3 requests
  • Support for newer iPad models and devices
  • Improved save/load functionality to prevent progress loss
  • More detailed tutorials and in-game guidance

Evoland 2

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game crashes on certain devices
  • Soft locks and progression blockers
  • Graphical glitches and screen tearing
  • Unresponsive controls in mini-games

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add Russian language support
  • Improve save system and cross-device sync
  • Optimize controls for touch screens
  • Add more difficulty options or accessibility features

In-app purchases

None

Transistor

No in-app purchases

None

Evoland 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Transistor free?
Transistor costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Evoland 2 free?
Evoland 2 costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Transistor or Evoland 2?
Evoland 2 is rated higher. Transistor averages 4.4 out of 5 from 715 ratings, while Evoland 2 averages 4.6 from 2.8K ratings.
Do Transistor or Evoland 2 have ads?
Neither Transistor nor Evoland 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Transistor or Evoland 2?
Transistor ships an update every 2 months, and Evoland 2 every 4 weeks. Most recently, Transistor was updated on September 24, 2026 and Evoland 2 on September 25, 2026.

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