Comparison

Real Time Shields vs Spectrum Spin

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

Head to head
About

Real Time Shields

Defend your base by drawing defensive formations in real-time. Your troops will follow your commands as waves of invaders attack from various angles. Upgrade your units and equipment to survive increasingly challenging battles and defeat epic bosses.

Highlights
  • Draw defensive formations
  • Real-time troop command
  • Wave-based enemy attacks
  • Unit and equipment upgrades
  • Physics-based combat
  • Epic boss fights
Features
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Invaders have one goal in mind; to take your castle down. You must draw and scribble down your formations in order to protect your base! Your troops will follow your command. You must react quickly in real time so they do not reach the tower. The horde will keep coming from different angles. Defend wave after wave until you reach ultimate glory. Can you draw fast enough? Let your fingers guide you In this unique real time strategy io battle simulation. Draw circles, hearts, curves - whatever it takes to keep your base from harm's way. Enemies will not be deterred. You can stop them once, but a new wave will come. Power up with upgrades to keep the battle in your favor. Can you hold the power of Xerxes? New units will come to your aid. Progress as far as you can with upgrades, power ups, unique equipment and by skill. Only the fast drawers can withstand the enemy forces. Use shields, javelins, spears and more to take down the opponents. Watch them shatter into pixie dust as they go down. Survival is the name of the game. How far can you get? Game Features: 1.Simple but addicting mechanics Control is at your fingertips. Draw your formations and your troops will follow 2.Amazing physics Clean movement and sharp control. Feel the amazement has enemies explode into dust. 3.Upgrade, upgrade, upgrade Advance your army battle by battle. Equip new items and gain awesome new powers. There is no limit to how much your power can grow! 4.Real Time Action You have to be quick on your feet, or hands! No time to rest - the troops will keep on coming! 5.New content New maps, new units, new upgrades. Many new additions continuously get added 6.Epic Boss Fights Take on daunting bosses that will test your merits. Only true warriors can survive! Visit https://lionstudios.cc/contact-us/ if have any feedback, need help on beating a level or have any awesome ideas you would like to see in the game! From the Studio that brought you Mr. Bullet, Happy Glass, Ink Inc, and Love Balls! Follow us to get news and updates on our other Award Winning titles; https://lionstudios.cc/ Facebook.com/LionStudios.cc Instagram.com/LionStudioscc Twitter.com/LionStudiosCC Youtube.com/c/LionStudiosCC

About

Spectrum Spin

Features
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Tilt your way through a glowing galaxy of color. Spectrum Spin is a fast, physics-driven arcade puzzler built on one simple twist: roll your marble into the orb that matches your color — then your color changes, and you do it again. Faster. HOW TO PLAY • Tilt your device to roll — real momentum, real physics. • Match your color to clear an orb. Every match shifts you to a new color. • Avoid everything else: wrong colors cost a life, and a single mine ends your run. • Clear the board before the clock runs out. The faster you finish, the more stars you earn. THE GALAXY FIGHTS BACK Just when you find your rhythm, the hazards escalate — patrolling mines, slippery ice patches that send you sliding, and black holes that drag you toward oblivion. MODES & CHALLENGE • 50 handcrafted levels of rising difficulty • Endless Arcade mode — survive, score, and climb the Game Center leaderboard • Chase a perfect 3 stars on every level MADE TO FEEL GREAT • Colorblind assist mode adds a unique shape to every color • Adjustable tilt sensitivity, satisfying haptics, and a chill lo-fi soundtrack • Beautifully simple on both iPhone and iPad Simple to learn. Tough to master. Just one more spin.

Screenshots

Real Time Shields4 screens
Spectrum Spin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Spectrum Spin at none against Real Time Shields's 11. Spectrum Spin also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days). Real Time Shields's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price 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. Real Time Shields sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Spectrum Spin asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Real Time Shields ships an update every 9 days, Spectrum Spin every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Real Time Shields versus Spectrum Spin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReal Time ShieldsSpectrum Spin
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (20K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings20K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size373 MB7 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLion StudiosMark Kinoshita

Bugs and requests

Real Time Shields

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Upgrades and progress not saving
  • Ads not working properly
  • Performance issues and lag

Requested features

5 requests
  • More levels and content
  • Increased difficulty and challenge
  • New unit types and formations
  • Customization options
  • Endless/survival mode

Spectrum Spin

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Real Time Shields

One-time11
  • Coins (Tier)$0.99
  • Coins (Tier 0)$1.99
  • Coins (Tier 1)$4.99
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  • Remove Ads (Interstitials)$4.99
  • Remove Ads (Rewarded)$4.99
  • Early Adopter Pack$4.99
  • Coins (Tier 2)$6.99
  • Welcome Pack$6.99
  • Coins (Tier 3)$9.99
  • Spartan Pack$9.99
  • Coins (Tier 4)$24.99
None

Spectrum Spin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Real Time Shields free?
Real Time Shields is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spectrum Spin free?
Spectrum Spin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Real Time Shields or Spectrum Spin have ads?
Real Time Shields shows ads; Spectrum Spin does not.
Which is updated more often, Real Time Shields or Spectrum Spin?
Real Time Shields ships an update every 9 days, and Spectrum Spin every 2 days. Most recently, Real Time Shields was updated on September 24, 2026 and Spectrum Spin on September 14, 2026.

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