# Stack the States®

> Interactive game for learning US states, capitals, shapes, and flags. (iPhone/iPad app by Freecloud Design, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-the-states/id381342267 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Freecloud Design, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/324355664)
- Category: Education, Games, Family
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 2,185 App Store ratings · 194 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 99 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-09-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-the-states/id381342267/reviews.md

## What is Stack the States®?

Stack the States® makes learning about the 50 states fun!  Watch the states actually come to life in this colorful and dynamic game! 

As you learn state capitals, shapes, geographic locations, flags and more, you can actually touch, move and drop the animated states anywhere on the screen. Carefully build a stack of states that reaches the checkered line to win each level.

You earn a random state for every successfully completed level.  All of your states appear on your own personalized map of the United States.  Try to collect all 50!  As you earn more states, you begin to unlock the four free bonus games: Map It, Pile Up, Puzzler and Capital Drop.  Four games in one!

HAVE FUN LEARNING ALL ABOUT THE 50 STATES:
▸ Capitals
▸ State shapes
▸ Abbreviations
▸ Bordering states
▸ Location on the map
▸ Nicknames
▸ Flags
...and more!

FEATURES:
▸ Hundreds of unique questions
▸ Interactive map and 50 state flash cards
▸ Choose any of the 50 friendly-looking states as your avatar
▸ Create up to six player profiles
▸ Collect all 50 states and track your progress on a personalized map
▸ Earn FREE bonus games: Map It, Pile Up, Puzzler and Capital Drop
▸ High resolution pictures of famous US landmarks
▸ All games are powered by a realistic physics engine
▸ Fun sound effects and music
▸ iPhone 4 and new iPad Retina Display support
▸ Works on both iPhone and iPad - a universal app

FIVE GAMES IN ONE:

STACK THE STATES: Build tall piles with states and try to reach the checkered line.

MAP IT: Tap the location of the selected state on the map.  Try to complete the whole country.

PILE UP: The states are piling up!  Tap them quickly to get rid of them before they pile too high.

PUZZLER: Sit back and relax as you slide the states around and put them together like a jigsaw puzzle.

CAPITAL DROP: Match states with their capitals in this fast-paced bonus game.  Don't let a state fall!


Stack the States® is an educational app for all ages that's actually FUN to play.  Try it now and enjoy five games for the price of one!

PRIVACY DISCLOSURE
Stack the States®:
- Does not contain 3rd party ads.
- Does not contain in-app purchases.
- Does not contain integration with social networks.
- Does not use 3rd party analytics / data collection tools.
- Does include links to apps by Dan Russell-Pinson in the iTunes App Store (via LinkShare).

For more information on our privacy policy please visit:
http://dan-russell-pinson.com/privacy/

## Key features

- Learn state capitals, shapes, and flags
- Interactive drag-and-drop gameplay
- Collect all 50 states on a personalized map
- Unlock four bonus educational games
- Hundreds of unique questions
- Create multiple player profiles

## Chart rankings

- #3 in Top Paid · Education (US App Store)
- #126 in Top Paid (US App Store)

## What do users think of Stack the States®?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 No ads/tracking
- 👍 Fun and educational
- 👍 Helpful for learning states
- 👍 Nostalgic/childhood game
- 👍 Great for all ages
- 👍 Engaging and addictive
- 👍 Variety of mini-games

**Cons**

- 🐛 Capital drop glitch
- 🔍 Needs more content after completing all states
- 🔍 Difficulty level may be too high for younger kids

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Washington state mapping issue
- Battery drain when app returns to home screen

**Most requested features**

- Ability to view completed states again
- Add more state facts/trivia
- Include background photos related to states
- Add a country-wide puzzle mode
- Option to turn off state faces
- Add more mini-games
- Ability to transfer progress between devices

## Recent user reviews (10 of 194)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-the-states/id381342267/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Wanna here a joke United Nations more like United Nations of cats instead

*2026-08-18, version 3.1*

Can you change some states to girls

### 5/5 — WOW!!!! love this game!

*2026-06-22, version 3.1*

this game is very fun! the stacking,the learning, and more! but... can you PLEASE make a update? I have been WAITING for a update! and also make some bugfixes. when you try to stack that state, the tiny state gets inside the big state. then it shakes. please make some bugfixes. thank you SO much for making this game its very fun.

### 5/5 — 미국 주 스택!

*2026-05-25, version 3.1*

Stack! It! up!
미국 주 스택!
Every single feature, let's go!
Stack the States, Let's Go!
(Verse 1)
Fifty detailed flash cards to review
Capitals, abbreviations, nicknames too
Bordering states and flags in sight
Learn the facts to get it right
Answer correctly to earn a state
Then drop it down and navigate!

Stack the States, Let's Go!
Watch the high score grow!
미국 주 스택! Stack! It! Up!
Can you reach the checkered line at the top?
Stack the States, Let's Go!
Geography stars of the show!

Real physics engine makes it sway
Slide, rotate, and choose your way
Create six profiles for your crew
Track your progress, see what's new
Earn a random state with every win
Your personalized map is filling in!

Hit the line to unlock the prize
Four bonus games begin to rise!
One! Map It – put them in place
Two! Connect 2 – matching race
Three! Choose Your State – tap the name
Four! Capital Drop – a fast-paced game!

Stack the States, Let's Go!
Watch the high score grow!
미국 주 스택! Stack! It! Up!
Can you reach the checkered line at the top?
Stack the States, Let's Go!
Geography stars of the show!

High-res photos of landmarks grand
3D physics across the land
Stack! It! Up!
미국 주 스택!
We unlocked it all!
Let's go!

### 5/5 — Love it!

*2026-05-06, version 3.1*

I just finished filling in the times two map, which means I’ve earned 100 states. This was great! It’s fun, educational, easy to understand, and great for all ages! I highly recommend it. Now I’m going to move on to Stack the Countries or Mabel Stack the States 2, I hope and think it’ll be just as good. I hope whoever sees this tries the app. -6th grader whose homeschooled and been doing this since maybe 5th grade.

### 5/5 — 😄😄😄

*2026-04-21, version 3.1*

My mom got this game for me when I was in 3rd grade, and I loved it and learned a lot. In 4th grade, my class was learning a few states at a time and did one section every week on a map of the U.S. By then I knew every state perfectly and was able to fill out the entire map when we first got it. My teacher was really impressed, and she was amazed that I knew every state perfectly. A map of the U.S. is a good thing to know in general, and I highly recommend this app. Also, there are no ads, I main game and 4 mini games, and flash cards. I still use this, and I am now in 7th grade. Thank you for an amazing educational learning app!

### 3/5 — Frustrating

*2026-04-13, version 3.1*

I accidentally put my state on New York when you make a profile and I want to switch it to California and it won’t let me I either have to delete my account and reset all my progress or just not play the game

### 4/5 — Love no ads/tracking

*2025-11-11, version 3.1*

I bought this for the no tracking. I love that there are no ads. Improvements I’d like to see are allowing you to view the puzzle again before you start a new game. I’d like to puzzle over what I failed at/which states they are/admire my stack. Including an occasional anecdote/fact about why the state is nicknamed that or some memory aid would be helpful. Background photos that pertain to the clue would take this app to the next level. I bought this hoping for a country-wide puzzle and this doesn’t quite deliver on that, but I like it anyway and have a minor addiction going. Thanks Stack the States!

### 5/5 — WONDERFUL

*2025-10-04, version 3.1*

I love ❤️ this GAME

### 2/5 — St Th Stat

*2025-09-20, version 3.1*

Educat

### 5/5 — I

*2025-09-06, version 3.1*

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## Frequently asked questions about Stack the States®

### What does Stack the States® do?

Stack the States® is an educational game designed to make learning about the 50 US states fun and interactive. Players learn state capitals, shapes, geographic locations, flags, and more by playing engaging mini-games.

### What are the key features of Stack the States®?

Key features include interactive gameplay where you can move and drop animated states, collecting all 50 states on a personalized map, and unlocking four free bonus games: Map It, Pile Up, Puzzler, and Capital Drop. It also offers hundreds of unique questions and allows for multiple player profiles.

### How much does Stack the States® cost?

Stack the States® is a paid application. The description indicates it offers five games for the price of one and does not contain in-app purchases or third-party ads, suggesting a one-time purchase for the full experience.

### What is the primary use case for Stack the States®?

The primary use case is for individuals, particularly children, to learn and reinforce their knowledge of US states in an entertaining way. It's ideal for homeschooling, classroom use, or simply for anyone wanting to brush up on their American geography.

### Is Stack the States® compatible with my device?

The app is described as a universal app that works on both iPhone and iPad. It also specifically mentions support for iPhone 4 and new iPad Retina Display, indicating good compatibility with Apple devices.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.1 — 2024-09-25

* Updated Minnesota flag

### 3.0 — 2023-08-22

* Updated Utah and New York flags.
* Fixed issue on Puzzler where Rhode Island gets stuck on the side of the screen.

### 2.9.1 — 2021-10-07

- Added support for the new iPad Mini

### 2.9 — 2021-07-29

Fixed "black screen" / non-loading issue for devices with non-English language

### 2.8 — 2021-07-23

- Updated Mississippi's flag
- Updated to work for iPhone X and higher

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