# Transistor vs Evoland 2

The clearest difference is chart position: Evoland 2 at #192 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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Transistor | Evoland 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $6.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (715 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transistor/id948857526/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evoland-2/id1291427111/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 715 | **2.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **63.0% of reviews** | 59.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#192** |
| Size | 2.3 GB | 555 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Supergiant Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/542504796) | [Playdigious](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041387229) |

## What reviewers say

### Transistor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transistor/id948857526)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Evoland 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evoland-2/id1291427111)

**Currently charting:** #192 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*