Comparison

State.io vs Brisca

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

Brisca

Features
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Brisca is one of Spain and Latin America's favourite card games — and this app is the easiest way to actually learn it, not just download it and get confused. This is a solo game — you'll always be playing against an AI opponent, never another person, so you can learn at your own pace without pressure. WATCH A HAND Sit back and watch two AI teacher characters play a full hand against each other, with every single move explained in plain language as it happens. See exactly why a card was led, why the other player followed the way they did, and why the trick was won. No pressure, no clock — just narrated play you can pause, or fast-forward through with a tap. PRACTICE MODE When you're ready, play a real hand yourself against an AI teacher-opponent. It explains its own reasoning on every move it makes — whether it's leading a trick or following yours. After each card you play, you get instant, honest feedback: a "Nice!" when you've made the strong play, an "Also Good" when your card was a genuinely valid alternative, or a friendly Coach Tip explaining what would have worked better and why. No judgement when you only had one legal card to play, either — the app knows the difference between a mistake and a forced move. PLAY Once you've got the hang of it, play a normal solo hand against the AI, with an optional on/off hint toggle whenever you want a nudge. CARD VALUES A dedicated reference page walks through point values, rank order, what beats what, and the concept of the Brisca (trump) suit — everything you need before your first real hand. FOUR CLASSIC DECKS Play with authentic Spanish, Italian, Sicilian, or French card art — your choice, any time. SEVEN LANGUAGES Every mode, every explanation, every button — fully available in English, Spanish, Latin American Spanish, Catalan, Galician, Basque, and Italian. DAY & NIGHT THEME Switch between a bright parchment look and a darker table for low-light play. Whether you grew up playing Brisca at the kitchen table or you're learning it for the first time, this app teaches the real game — properly, patiently, and in your own language, against a patient AI opponent instead of a human one.

Screenshots

State.io4 screens
Brisca4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Brisca at none against State.io's 10. State.io's advantage is chart position (#42 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads 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. State.io sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Brisca asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
State.io versus Brisca: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterState.ioBrisca
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (253K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews29.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings253K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#42 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size373 MB15 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAI Games FZVision and Beyond Pty 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

Brisca

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

State.io

One-time10
  • 50 Diamonds$0.99
  • Skip’Its Pack$1.99
  • Small Pack Of Skip’Its$2.99
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  • Starter Pack$4.99
  • 300 Diamonds$4.99
  • No Ads Offer$4.99
  • Medium Pack Of Skip’Its$5.99
  • Remove ads!$9.99
  • Premium Pack$14.99
  • 1500 Diamonds$19.99
None

Brisca

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is State.io free?
State.io is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Brisca free?
Brisca is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do State.io or Brisca have ads?
Both State.io and Brisca show ads.

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