Comparison

aa vs State.io

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

Head to head
About

aa

A minimalist one-tap puzzle game that tests your skill, focus, and timing. Shoot dots into a spinning circle without collision to progress through over 1,300 challenging levels. Play offline and compete with friends in this addictive, timeless experience.

Highlights
  • One-tap gameplay
  • Over 1,300 handcrafted levels
  • Offline play
  • Minimalist design
  • Challenge friends
  • Daily streaks
Features
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aa – The Original One-Tap Timing Puzzle Game. Simple, addictive, and timeless. Like Snake on an old flip phone, aa is a pure test of skill, focus, and timing. Over 50 million players have tapped, missed, and tapped again. Tap to shoot dots into the spinning circle without hitting the others. Easy to play. Very hard to master. One mistake and it's game over. Can you beat level 31? Most players can't. Level 35 is even harder. + Over 1,300 handcrafted levels + One-tap gameplay, no tutorials needed + Play offline, anywhere, anytime + Challenge friends and share your progress + Daily streaks to keep you coming back + Minimalist design, maximum addiction Whether you're on level 1 or level 1,300, aa keeps pulling you back. Handmade in Australia by General Adaptive Apps. If it's not published by us, it's not the real aa. Support indie devs. Loved in the USA, UK, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Mexico, Turkey, India and all around the world. A top game for over 10 years. Download aa now — see how far you can get. Tip: Restore old high scores via Menu > Help > Restore Scores (Game Center) Terms: generaladaptive.com/terms-privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

State.io

Engage in an abstract real-time strategy game where you command troops to capture territories. Solve tactical puzzles to outwit opponents, expand your influence, and defend your borders in this exciting countries takeover.

Highlights
  • Command troops to capture states
  • Solve strategic puzzles
  • Tactical dot clashes
  • Countries takeover
  • Attack and defend territories
  • Real-time strategy gameplay
Features
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Welcome to State .io, the epic strategy game that lets you conquer an alternative world! In this cell battle game, you'll command your troops to capture all the states while challenging your logic and reaction time. State .io is an abstract real-time strategy game, a tactical clash of dots, and an exciting countries takeover. Fight against armies by solving strategic puzzles to beat your rivals and expand your superiority in the world arena. Lead your army to victory in this epic battle game and become a war strategy winner! You'll conquer countries and territories, block and destroy your opponents' towers, attack enemy lands, and defend your borders. Be smart and brave in this tactical and logical cell conquest! Each of your actions will have consequences, so be a true strategist in attacks and defense. This war simulator demands tactics, not power. You are to use your brain, not muscles. Become a hero by solving tactical dot puzzles! You will definitely have a lot of fun struggling on different maps we have added especially for you. Be on top enjoying our free RTS online, playing 1v1 on first levels and competing against more opponents on further levels. Are you ready to complete this great conquest and make your domination story? Then download the game to begin your strategic expansion. *The game is designed for entertainment purposes only. Any similarities to the real world and geopolitical situations are coincidental.* Privacy policy: https://aigames.ae/policy

Screenshots

aa3 screens
State.io4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: State.io at 4.6 against aa's 3.9. State.io also leads on ratings volume (251K vs 11K) and chart position (#41 vs unranked). aa's advantage is review sentiment (56% vs 30%) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. aa sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and State.io sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

State.io holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: State.io has 251K ratings behind it against 11K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of aa's written reviews are positive against 30% of State.io's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

aa ships an update every 10 days, State.io every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
aa versus State.io: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteraaState.io
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (11K ratings)4.6 (251K ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.1% of reviews — better30.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11K251K — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#41 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB373 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperGeneral Adaptive Apps Pty LtdAI Games FZ

Customer experience

aa

All ratings10,892 ratings
Positive69.0%
Neutral7.9%
Negative23.1%
Written reviews1,658 reviews
Positive56.1%
Neutral9.2%
Negative34.7%

State.io

All ratings251,255 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral4.6%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews2,958 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral14.7%
Negative55.3%

User reviews

aa

From 11K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Simple and challenging
  • 🎨 Customizable colors
  • 💯 Satisfying when passing levels

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Inconsistent difficulty levels
  • 📺 Too many ads
  • 🐛 Glitches and crashes
  • 🔍 Unbalanced gameplay on different devices

State.io

From 251K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • ⚙️ Good strategic elements
  • 🕹️ Simple and easy to understand

Room to improve

  • 🔥 Excessive ads and ad-related issues
  • 🤖 Weak and predictable AI
  • 🔁 Repetitive and lacks long-term challenge
  • 🔌 Causes phone overheating and performance issues

Bugs and requests

aa

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unresponsive controls
  • Incorrect ball size on newer devices
  • Persistent issues with level 7 and 8
  • Glitchy end-of-level screens

Requested features

4 requests
  • Skip level option
  • Hint system
  • Daily challenges
  • Music/sound options

State.io

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game freezes and crashes
  • Ads not working as intended (forced ads, no rewards)

Requested features

4 requests
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Larger maps and more territories to conquer
  • Difficulty settings or progression
  • Ability to choose starting territory

In-app purchases

8 purchases

aa

Subscriptions2
  • aa Legend$2.991 Month
  • aa Legend$19.991 Year
One-time6
  • Skip Level$0.49
  • Skip 3 Levels$1.19
  • Skip 5 Levels$1.79
Show 3 more
  • Remove Ads$5.99
  • Unlock All Levels$9.99
  • Complete aa$14.99
13 purchases

State.io

One-time13
  • 50 Diamonds$0.99
  • Skip’Its Pack$1.99
  • Starter Pack$1.99
Show 10 more
  • Small Pack Of Skip’Its$2.99
  • Starter Pack$4.99
  • 300 Diamonds$4.99
  • No Ads Offer$4.99
  • Medium Pack Of Skip’Its$5.99
  • Remove ads!$9.99
  • 750 Diamonds$9.99
  • Premium Pack$14.99
  • 1500 Diamonds$19.99
  • Huge Pack Of Skip’Its$24.99

Questions

Is aa free?
aa is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is State.io free?
State.io is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, aa or State.io?
State.io is rated higher. aa averages 3.9 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while State.io averages 4.6 from 251K ratings.
Do aa or State.io have ads?
Both aa and State.io show ads.
Which is updated more often, aa or State.io?
aa ships an update every 10 days, and State.io every 5 weeks. Most recently, aa was updated on October 17, 2026 and State.io on October 17, 2026.

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