Comparison

Speed Field vs TownsFolk

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

Head to head
About

Speed Field

Experience a colonial-era game focused on the fast-paced harvesting of wheat fields. This non-turn-based game aims to make work more enjoyable through engaging gameplay inspired by historical work-related games.

Highlights
  • Non-turn-based gameplay
  • Colonial American setting
  • Wheat field harvesting simulation
  • Work-related game inspiration
  • Engaging and enjoyable mechanics
Features
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Speed Field is a non-turn-based game that might have been played in colonial Connecticut. In Whethersfield, Connecticut, of the Colonial Times of America, the colonists often lead work-filled lives with the occasional work-related game. This is a game that might have made their work more enjoyable. In essence, this game encourages faster cutting of wheat fields.

About

TownsFolk

Lead settlers to build and expand a thriving colony in a mysterious and dangerous world. Manage resources, make critical decisions, and overcome challenges to ensure your settlement's survival. Explore the unknown, face disasters, and appease a demanding king.

Highlights
  • Build and expand settlements
  • Explore unknown territories
  • Survive challenges and disasters
  • Roguelite strategy gameplay
  • Skirmish and puzzle modes
  • Handcrafted pixel art visuals
  • Weekly challenge mode
Features
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TownsFolk – Build. Survive. Explore. Lead a group of settlers into the unknown and build a thriving colony in a world full of mystery and danger. Manage scarce resources, make tough choices, and face the unpredictable frontier. Will your town prosper or fall? Lead, Expand, Survive: • Build & Expand – Grow your village by managing Food, Gold, Faith, and Production. • Explore the Unknown – Clear the fog, discover treasures, and uncover dangers. • Survive Challenges – Overcome disasters, wild animals, and moral dilemmas. • Appease the King – Deliver tribute, or risk your colony’s fate. Game Features: ▪ Roguelite Strategy – New challenges every playthrough. ▪ Skirmish Mode – Test survival skills in standalone scenarios. ▪ Puzzle Challenges – Solve strategic puzzles for rewards. ▪ Pixel Art World – Handcrafted visuals & atmospheric music. ▪ Deep, Minimalist Gameplay – Easy to start, challenging to master. ▪ Weekly Challenge Mode – A new scenario every week with leaderboards. ▪ Factions – 5 unique Factions, each with their own strengths, stories, and playstyles. Can you build a settlement that withstands the test of time? Download TownsFolk today! Play for Free – Upgrade Anytime TownsFolk lets you jump in for free! Enjoy the How to Play missions, test your skills in Puzzle Missions, and try out Skirmish Mode with a fixed setup. Want more? A one-time in-app purchase unlocks the full Campaign and lets you customize settings in Skirmish Mode for endless replayability.

Screenshots

Speed Field4 screens
TownsFolk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Speed Field at none against TownsFolk's 2. Speed Field also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 73%) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). TownsFolk's advantage is ratings volume (3.3K vs 12) and device support (5 vs 1). On price and ads 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. TownsFolk sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Speed Field asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Speed Field holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TownsFolk has 3.3K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Speed Field's written reviews are positive against 73% of TownsFolk's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speed Field ships an update every 3 days, TownsFolk every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Speed Field versus TownsFolk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeed FieldTownsFolk
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (12 ratings) — better4.7 (3.3K ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better73.0% of reviews
Number of ratings123.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB256 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael KaoShort Circuit Studio

Customer experience

Speed Field

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

TownsFolk

All ratings3,260 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral2.1%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews651 reviews
Positive73.0%
Neutral8.6%
Negative18.4%

Bugs and requests

Speed Field

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

TownsFolk

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Tutorial freezes the game
  • Can't build anything and days don't progress
  • Save data reverts or gets corrupted

Requested features

2 requests
  • Creative/easy mode to keep progress
  • Leaderboards and daily challenges

In-app purchases

None

Speed Field

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

TownsFolk

One-time2
  • Shadow of Empires bundle$2.99
  • TownsFolk: A new world$8.99

Questions

Is Speed Field free?
Speed Field is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TownsFolk free?
TownsFolk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Speed Field or TownsFolk?
Speed Field is rated higher. Speed Field averages 5.0 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while TownsFolk averages 4.7 from 3.3K ratings.
Do Speed Field or TownsFolk have ads?
Neither Speed Field nor TownsFolk shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Speed Field or TownsFolk?
Speed Field ships an update every 3 days, and TownsFolk every 2 weeks. Most recently, Speed Field was updated on October 18, 2026 and TownsFolk on October 31, 2026.

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