Comparison

State.io vs Don't Tap

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

Head to head
About

State.io

Engage in an abstract real-time strategy game where you command troops to capture territories. Solve tactical puzzles to outwit opponents, expand your influence, and defend your borders in this exciting countries takeover.

Highlights
  • Command troops to capture states
  • Solve strategic puzzles
  • Tactical dot clashes
  • Countries takeover
  • Attack and defend territories
  • Real-time strategy gameplay
Features
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Welcome to State .io, the epic strategy game that lets you conquer an alternative world! In this cell battle game, you'll command your troops to capture all the states while challenging your logic and reaction time. State .io is an abstract real-time strategy game, a tactical clash of dots, and an exciting countries takeover. Fight against armies by solving strategic puzzles to beat your rivals and expand your superiority in the world arena. Lead your army to victory in this epic battle game and become a war strategy winner! You'll conquer countries and territories, block and destroy your opponents' towers, attack enemy lands, and defend your borders. Be smart and brave in this tactical and logical cell conquest! Each of your actions will have consequences, so be a true strategist in attacks and defense. This war simulator demands tactics, not power. You are to use your brain, not muscles. Become a hero by solving tactical dot puzzles! You will definitely have a lot of fun struggling on different maps we have added especially for you. Be on top enjoying our free RTS online, playing 1v1 on first levels and competing against more opponents on further levels. Are you ready to complete this great conquest and make your domination story? Then download the game to begin your strategic expansion. *The game is designed for entertainment purposes only. Any similarities to the real world and geopolitical situations are coincidental.* Privacy policy: https://aigames.ae/policy

About

Don't Tap

Features
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DON’T TAP is a one-tap reflex game built for pure timing pressure. Tap at the exact moment the moving bar hits the target zone. Every success tightens the timing window and pushes the speed higher. What starts simple becomes brutally precise. Features: One-tap arcade gameplay 200 escalating levels Shrinking timing windows and faster movement Combo multipliers and perfect-hit tracking Reaction-time stats after each run Auto level progression as you clear stages Game Center leaderboard support Share challenge results with friends How long can your streak survive before you miss?

Screenshots

State.io4 screens
Don't Tap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Don't Tap at none against State.io's shown. State.io's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months) and chart position (#40 vs unranked). On price 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

Both are free to download. State.io sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Don't Tap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

State.io ships an update every 5 weeks, Don't Tap every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
State.io versus Don't Tap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterState.ioDon't Tap
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (252K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings252K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#40 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size373 MB9 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAI Games FZOrion GLE Ltd

Bugs and requests

State.io

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game freezes and crashes
  • Ads not working as intended (forced ads, no rewards)

Requested features

4 requests
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Larger maps and more territories to conquer
  • Difficulty settings or progression
  • Ability to choose starting territory

Don't Tap

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

State.io

One-time13
  • 50 Diamonds$0.99
  • Skip’Its Pack$1.99
  • Starter Pack$1.99
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  • Small Pack Of Skip’Its$2.99
  • Starter Pack$4.99
  • 300 Diamonds$4.99
  • No Ads Offer$4.99
  • Medium Pack Of Skip’Its$5.99
  • Remove ads!$9.99
  • 750 Diamonds$9.99
  • Premium Pack$14.99
  • 1500 Diamonds$19.99
  • Huge Pack Of Skip’Its$24.99
1 purchases

Don't Tap

One-time1
  • Go Pro$3.99

Questions

Is State.io free?
State.io is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Don't Tap free?
Don't Tap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do State.io or Don't Tap have ads?
State.io shows ads; Don't Tap does not.
Which is updated more often, State.io or Don't Tap?
State.io ships an update every 5 weeks, and Don't Tap every 3 months. Most recently, State.io was updated on October 26, 2026 and Don't Tap on October 4, 2026.

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