Comparison

Transistor vs Gunfire Reborn

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

Gunfire Reborn

Experience an adventure game blending FPS, Roguelite, and RPG elements. Control unique heroes with diverse abilities, utilize randomly dropped weapons and items, and explore procedurally generated levels. Enjoy solo or multiplayer modes with up to four players.

Highlights
  • FPS + Roguelite experience
  • Distinctive heroes and diversified weapons
  • Solo or multiplayer modes
  • Low-poly art style
  • Optimized for mobile devices
  • Controller support
Features
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Ready for the next「Reborn」? Gunfire Reborn is an adventure level-based game featured with FPS, Roguelite and RPG. Players can control heroes with various abilities to experience diverse build gameplay, use randomly dropped weapons and props to explore random levels. This game supports solo mode and multiplayer mode with up to four players. Venture into hail of gunfire, reborn in desperate landscapes! After 2 million of sales on Steam, Gunfire Reborn is now on mobile! [Features] ·A refreshing FPS+Roguelite experience: Involve in a never-ending reincarnation loop and find different ways to victory ·Distinctive heroes and diversified weapons: Achieve dissimilar builds with dozens of weapons and hundreds of scrolls ·Go solo, or be social: Go for a thrilling single-player adventure, or team up for more fun ·Unique Art: Low-poly art style delivers a brand new FPS visual experience ·Optimized for Mobile Devices: Strive to achieve a balanced Control and Shooting experience ·PlayStation and Xbox Controller support (Other controllers are supported after mapping calibration) [Original Edition] The Original Edition contains all 4 Acts, weapons, Occult Scrolls & items (update with version changes) and three initial heroes. [System Requirements] · iOS 10.0 or higher · Devices with 3GB RAM or above · iPhone 8p or higher · iPad mini 5 or higher

Screenshots

Transistor4 screens
Gunfire Reborn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Transistor at none against Gunfire Reborn's 9. Transistor also leads on price ($4.99 vs $6.99) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 10.0). Gunfire Reborn's advantage is chart position (#66 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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 Gunfire Reborn $6.99 up front. Gunfire Reborn sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Transistor asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gunfire Reborn holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 715 and 716 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of Transistor's written reviews are positive against 58% of Gunfire Reborn's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Transistor versus Gunfire Reborn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTransistorGunfire Reborn
Price$4.99 — better$6.99
Rating4.4 (715 ratings)4.6 (716 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.0% of reviews — better58.1% of reviews
Number of ratings715716 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank—#66 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better10.0
Further details — not scored
Size2.3 GB1.7 GB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperSupergiant Games, LLCHONGKONG DELAN CO., LIMITED

Customer experience

Transistor

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

Gunfire Reborn

All ratings716 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral2.5%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews437 reviews
Positive58.1%
Neutral8.2%
Negative33.6%

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

Gunfire Reborn

From 716 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent PC port
  • 👍 Smooth gameplay and controls
  • 🎮 Great for mobile
  • 🎨 Vibrant graphics
  • ⏱️ Addictive and replayable

Room to improve

  • 🔌 Requires internet connection for single-player
  • 🎮 Partial controller support issues
  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 📆 Lack of updates and new content

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

Gunfire Reborn

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game won't load or connect to server
  • Saved data and purchases lost
  • Controller mapping and sensitivity issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Offline mode
  • Full controller support
  • More characters, maps, and modes
  • 120Hz support
  • Ability to restore purchases

In-app purchases

None

Transistor

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Gunfire Reborn

One-time1
  • $1.99 Bundle9 variants$1.99

Questions

Is Transistor free?
Transistor costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gunfire Reborn free?
Gunfire Reborn costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Transistor or Gunfire Reborn?
Gunfire Reborn is rated higher. Transistor averages 4.4 out of 5 from 715 ratings, while Gunfire Reborn averages 4.6 from 716 ratings.
Do Transistor or Gunfire Reborn have ads?
Neither Transistor nor Gunfire Reborn shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Transistor or Gunfire Reborn?
Transistor ships an update every 2 months, and Gunfire Reborn every 2 months. Most recently, Transistor was updated on September 27, 2026 and Gunfire Reborn on September 24, 2026.

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