# Speed Field vs TownsFolk

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.

Both are free to download. TownsFolk sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Speed Field asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speed Field | TownsFolk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-field/id6479721353/reviews)** | [4.7 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/townsfolk/id6670406987/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **3.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 73.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 256 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michael Kao](https://appshunter.io/developer/1737075250) | [Short Circuit Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681849083) |

## What reviewers say

### Speed Field

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-field/id6479721353)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### TownsFolk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/townsfolk/id6670406987)

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:** Game Controller support, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shadow of Empires bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| TownsFolk: A new world | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game
- 👍 Solid tutorial
- 👍 Portrait mode
- 👍 Great city sim game
- 👍 Interesting mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and freezes
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 💰 Requires payment after tutorial
- 🔍 Needs better balancing
- 🔍 Needs deeper gameplay

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Creative/easy mode to keep progress
- Leaderboards and daily challenges


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*