ShapeUp vs Speed States
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ShapeUp
Master shapes by holding and releasing to control their growth in this addictive game. Unlock achievements and unique shapes from an in-game shop. Compete with friends and players worldwide on leaderboards across multiple game modes.
- Shape growth control
- Achievement system
- Unlockable shapes
- In-game shop
- Three game modes
- Global leaderboards
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Embark on an addictive journey of shape mastery with our thrilling game! Hold and release to make shapes grow, aiming for that perfect size. Dive into exciting challenges and unlock achievements to earn points, which can be redeemed in our exclusive Shape Shop. Discover a plethora of unique shapes to use in your gameplay, adding a touch of personalization to your tapping journey. With three thrilling game modes at your fingertips, the excitement never ends. Compete globally and challenge your friends on the leaderboards to showcase your skills. Aim high, level up, and surpass your own high score limits. Download now and let the tapping madness begin!
Speed States
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How fast can you name all 50 states? Speed States is a fast-paced geography game that challenges you to tap each US state on an interactive map as quickly as possible. With a retro arcade aesthetic and three game modes, it's the most fun way to master American geography. THREE GAME MODES • Timed Mode: 10 seconds per state. Think fast, tap faster. • Blitz Mode: 5 seconds per state. For geography experts only. • Zen Mode: No timer. Learn at your own pace — always free. FEATURES • Interactive USA map • Real-time scoring with streak bonuses and time bonuses • Sound effects and visual feedback for every tap • Performance grades from "Keep Going" to "Perfect" • Global leaderboard — compete for a top 10 spot • Optimized for landscape gameplay on iPhone and iPad LEARN WHILE YOU PLAY Speed States is great for students, teachers, trivia lovers, and anyone who wants to put their US geography knowledge to the test. Zen Mode lets you learn without pressure, while Timed and Blitz modes push you to your limits. Try all three modes free for 5 days. Zen Mode is always free. Unlock Timed and Blitz permanently with a single one-time purchase.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ShapeUp at 15.4 against Speed States's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. ShapeUp sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Speed States sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | ShapeUp | Speed States |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (15 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | John Critchlow | Matt Spergel |
In-app purchases
ShapeUp
- Purchase Extreme Mode$2.99
- Purchase 100 Points$2.99
- Remove Ads$4.99
Speed States
- Speed States Pro$1.99









