Comparison

Spectral Shift vs Speed States

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

Head to head
About

Spectral Shift

Features
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Spectral Shift is a minimalist space arcade game where precision, rhythm, and momentum reshape the universe. Begin in calm, open space. Learn the movement. Feel the timing. As your skill improves, the game adapts — difficulty escalates, visuals intensify, and the world responds to your flow. Easy to learn, endlessly challenging, and deeply hypnotic, Spectral Shift is designed for short sessions that turn into “one more run” moments. Find the rhythm. Enter Coherence. Shift the universe.

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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.

Screenshots

Spectral Shift4 screens
Speed States3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Spectral Shift at none against Speed States's 1. Spectral Shift also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). 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. Speed States sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Spectral Shift asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Spectral Shift versus Speed States: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpectral ShiftSpeed States
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMICHAL TVRDYMatt Spergel

In-app purchases

None

Spectral Shift

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Speed States

One-time1
  • Speed States Pro$1.99

Questions

Is Spectral Shift free?
Spectral Shift is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Speed States free?
Speed States is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Spectral Shift or Speed States have ads?
Neither Spectral Shift nor Speed States shows ads.

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