Speed States vs Slice and Stack
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
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 ā 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 ā 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.
Slice and Stack
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SLICE and STACK ā The Precision Cutting Game Slice beautiful 3D objects in half with surgical precision. Choose from 30 unique blades, master 50+ real-world materials, and build the tallest tower from your cut pieces. SLICE IT Draw your cut line across stunning 3D objects ā jade, crystal, diamond, plasma, and more. Every material behaves differently. Use water cooling for hard materials, pick the right blade, and aim for the perfect 50/50 split. STACK IT Every piece you cut gets stacked onto your tower. Choose wisely ā bigger pieces score more points but can destabilize your tower. Balance risk and reward as your tower grows taller with each level. 30 UNIQUE BLADES Start with a Laser and Katana, then unlock Diamond Saw, Plasma Cutter, Ice Blade, Flame Sword, and 24 more ā all the way up to the devastating Big Bang blade. Each blade cuts differently with unique visual effects, trail patterns, and debris. 50+ REAL MATERIALS Cut through Oak Wood, Granite, Gold, Crystal, Obsidian, Ruby, Diamond, Plasma Core, Meteorite, and more. Each material has real-world density, hardness, and friction that affects how your blade performs. LEARN WHILE YOU PLAY Every material and blade comes with fascinating real-world science trivia. Did you know diamonds form 100 miles deep under 725,000 PSI? Or that a katana's edge has 65,000+ layers of steel? 4 GAME MODES ⢠CLASSIC ā Slice & Stack through 55 levels of increasing difficulty ⢠ZEN ā No pressure, just relaxing cuts at your own pace ⢠CHALLENGE ā Multi-cut targets with tight tolerances ⢠DUEL ā Compete against phantom rivals for precision bragging rights FEATURES ⢠Stunning 3D objects rendered in real-time ⢠8 unique scale types for weighing your cuts ⢠Tower stability physics ā keep your stack balanced ⢠Hint system with smart 50/50 cut calculation ⢠Water cooling system for hard materials ⢠Beautiful neon noir visual style ⢠Works in portrait and landscape on iPhone and iPad ⢠Real science trivia for every material and blade Free to play with optional rewarded ads for power-ups, hints, and water cooling. How close to 50/50 can you cut? Download now and find out.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Slice and Stack at none against Speed States's 1. Slice and Stack also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Speed States's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Speed States sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Slice and Stack asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Speed States | Slice and Stack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | ā | Daily |
| Ads | No ā better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No ā better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matt Spergel | Prateek Sharma |
In-app purchases
Speed States
- Speed States Pro$1.99
Slice and Stack
No in-app purchases
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