# Transistor vs Pascal's Wager

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Transistor at none against Pascal's Wager's 7. Transistor also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.2). Pascal's Wager's advantage is chart position (#42 vs unranked) and review sentiment (73% vs 63%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Transistor costs $4.99 and Pascal's Wager $4.99 up front. Pascal's Wager sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Transistor asks for nothing beyond the download.

Transistor holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 715 and 905 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of Transistor's written reviews are positive against 73% of Pascal's Wager'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, Pascal's Wager every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Transistor | Pascal's Wager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.4 (715 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transistor/id948857526/reviews)** | [4.2 (905 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pascals-wager/id1476649036/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 715 | **905** |
| Positive reviews | 63.0% of reviews | **73.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#42** |
| Size | 2.3 GB | 2.8 GB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 9.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Supergiant Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/542504796) | [Giant Global](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502193073) |

## 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


### Pascal's Wager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pascals-wager/id1476649036)

**Currently charting:** #42 Top Paid · Role Playing, #84 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Embark on an epic dark fantasy adventure in a world shrouded in mist. Play as multiple characters, uncover a deep story, and battle challenging enemies and bosses. Experience a rich narrative with cinematic performances and a stunning orchestral soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Rich and deep story with 20+ hours of content, Four operable characters with unique combat, Dozens of diverse enemies and epic bosses, Three-dimensional multi-layered map, Cinematic performance and fully voiced dialogue, World-class orchestral soundtrack, Full controller support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Herald outfit for Terrence | $0.99 | one-time |
| Deep into the Dark Mist | $0.99 | one-time |
| Initiation Rite | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sleeping Beauty | $0.99 | one-time |
| Enigma | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dance of the Throne | $1.99 | one-time |
| The Tides of Oblivion | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent graphics and performance
- 🎮 Satisfying souls-like gameplay
- 🌐 Atmospheric and immersive world
- 👍 Great value for money
- 💡 Unique sanity system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔍 Lack of map and navigation aids
- 🗣 Poor voice acting and localization
- 🕹 Sluggish controls and camera issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Attack and interaction buttons disappearing
- Inability to restore DLC purchases
- Compatibility issues on older devices
- Networking and server connection problems

**Requested features**

- Add a mini-map or full map
- Improve controller support and customization
- Enhance voice acting and localization
- Introduce more character customization options
- Add offline mode and DLC playability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Transistor free?

Transistor costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pascal's Wager free?

Pascal's Wager costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Transistor or Pascal's Wager?

Transistor is rated higher. Transistor averages 4.4 out of 5 from 715 ratings, while Pascal's Wager averages 4.2 from 905 ratings.

### Do Transistor or Pascal's Wager have ads?

Neither Transistor nor Pascal's Wager shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Transistor or Pascal's Wager?

Transistor ships an update every 2 months, and Pascal's Wager every 5 weeks. Most recently, Transistor was updated on September 24, 2026 and Pascal's Wager on September 24, 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.*