# aa vs State.io

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 (#38 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.

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.

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.

aa ships an update every 10 days, State.io every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | aa | State.io |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aa/id905852173/reviews) | **[4.6 (251K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stateio-conquer-the-world/id1559032748/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11K | **251K** |
| Positive reviews | **56.1% of reviews** | 30.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#38** |
| Size | 103 MB | 373 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [General Adaptive Apps Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/937589555) | [AI Games FZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478916023) |

## What reviewers say

### aa

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aa/id905852173)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| aa Legend | $2.99 | per month |
| aa Legend | $19.99 | per year |
| Skip Level | $0.49 | one-time |
| Skip 3 Levels | $1.19 | one-time |
| Skip 5 Levels | $1.79 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Levels | $9.99 | one-time |
| Complete aa | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Skip level option
- Hint system
- Daily challenges
- Music/sound options


### State.io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stateio-conquer-the-world/id1559032748)

**Currently charting:** #38 Top Free · Strategy, #188 Top Free · Casual (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skip’Its Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack Of Skip’Its | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 300 Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack Of Skip’Its | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads! | $9.99 | one-time |
| 750 Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |
| Huge Pack Of Skip’Its | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 18, 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.*