Comparison

Stack the States® 2 vs Pango KABOOM! Stack Cubes

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

Head to head
About

Stack the States® 2

Learn US geography by stacking animated states to win levels. Collect all 50 states to unlock bonus games and explore an interactive 3D map with detailed information about capitals, cities, and landmarks. Designed for fun and educational play for all ages.

Highlights
  • Interactive 3D map
  • Learn state capitals, cities, shapes, landmarks, and flags
  • Collect all 50 states
  • Unlock bonus games (Map It, Connect 2, Capital Tap)
  • Voice mode for independent play
  • Hundreds of unique questions
  • Multiple player profiles
Features
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Watch the states come to life as you learn US geography! Stack the States® is back and better than ever with new question types, new bonus games, voice mode, 3D graphics and a detailed interactive map! As you learn state capitals, cities, shapes, landmarks, 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 new 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 free bonus games: Map It, Connect 2 and Capital Tap. Four games in one! What’s new in Stack the States® 2: - New question types - New bonus games: Connect 2 and Capital Tap - New voice mode that helps non-readers play independently - Brand new interactive map featuring major cities and a 3D elevation view of each state - Beautiful 3D graphics - 10 different 3D scenes depicting various locations in the US - 3D models of over 90 US landmarks Plus, all the great features that you loved from the original Stack the States®: - 50 flash cards — one for each state - Hundreds of unique questions - Up to six player profiles - A personalized map of the US - Fun sound effects and music - Works on both iPhone and iPad - a universal app Stack the States® 2 is an educational app for all ages that's actually FUN to play. Try it now and enjoy four games for the price of one! PRIVACY DISCLOSURE Stack the States® 2: - 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 Performance Horizon). For more information on our privacy policy please visit: http://dan-russell-pinson.com/privacy/

About

Pango KABOOM! Stack Cubes

This app allows children to build and stack structures using colorful cubes. They can merge blocks, create chain reactions, and trigger exciting explosions. It's a creative and educational game designed to foster imagination and fine motor skills from age 3.

Highlights
  • Build and stack structures
  • Merge cubes of the same color
  • Trigger explosive chain reactions
  • Develops imagination and creativity
  • Enhances fine motor skills
  • Over 100 ready-made constructions
Features
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BUILD, STACK… AND MAKE EVERYTHING EXPLODE! The cubes are ready… it’s your turn to play! Tower, castle, skyscraper, brick house or gigantic bridge: anything becomes possible thanks to your imagination. Merge two cubes of the same color to create new blocks, place explosive blocks to make everything collapse in a shower of sparks, and trigger real chain reactions: KABOOM! In Pango Kaboom, your child builds, stacks, assembles and experiments freely. A creative game that develops imagination from age 3. A simple, joyful experience full of discoveries, encouraging fine motor skills and autonomous exploration, without constraints or stress. 15 YEARS DEDICATED TO FREE PLAY With more than 20 acclaimed apps, downloaded by over 15 million children, Pango has become a reference for parents seeking smart and caring games. Pango Kaboom follows this tradition: a sensory and creative game designed to develop imagination, logic, and the pleasure of building… or destroying! WHY DO PARENTS LOVE PANGO KABOOM? - Develops fine motor skills and coordination - Encourages creativity and imagination - Helps children intuitively understand physics, balance and cause-and-effect - Offers more than 100 ready-made constructions to explore - Intuitive experience designed for small hands - Colorful, expressive, non-competitive universe - Perfect for quick moments, trips or quiet time A 100% SAFE GAME WITH NO ADS • No in-app purchases • No advertising • No external links • Secure Parents section • Compliant with children’s privacy protection rules PANGO VALUES: KINDNESS, CREATIVITY, SIMPLICITY For more than 15 years, our team has been creating games that respect children’s pace, stimulate their curiosity, value their achievements, and encourage independent discovery. We remain available to support you: pango@studio-pango.com More info: www.studio-pango.com DOWNLOAD PANGO KABOOM and let your child build, imagine… then make everything explode: BUILD, PLAY… AND BOOM!

Screenshots

Stack the States® 24 screens
Pango KABOOM! Stack Cubes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stack the States® 2 at 86% against Pango KABOOM! Stack Cubes's 57%. Stack the States® 2 also leads on price ($2.99 vs $6.99) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 44). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

Stack the States® 2 costs $2.99 and Pango KABOOM! Stack Cubes $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stack the States® 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stack the States® 2 has 1.1K ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Stack the States® 2's written reviews are positive against 57% of Pango KABOOM! Stack Cubes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stack the States® 2 ships an update every 9 months, Pango KABOOM! Stack Cubes every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Stack the States® 2 versus Pango KABOOM! Stack Cubes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStack the States® 2Pango KABOOM! Stack Cubes
Price$2.99 — better$6.99
Rating4.5 (1.1K ratings) — better4.3 (44 ratings)
Positive reviews86.2% of reviews — better57.1% of reviews
Number of ratings1.1K — better44
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#30 — better#156
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size140 MB164 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFreecloud Design, Inc.Studio Pango

Customer experience

Stack the States® 2

All ratings1,144 ratings
Positive87.4%
Neutral4.5%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews138 reviews
Positive86.2%
Neutral7.2%
Negative6.5%

Pango KABOOM! Stack Cubes

All ratings44 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral8.6%
Negative34.3%

In-app purchases

None

Stack the States® 2

No in-app purchases

None

Pango KABOOM! Stack Cubes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stack the States® 2 free?
Stack the States® 2 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pango KABOOM! Stack Cubes free?
Pango KABOOM! Stack Cubes costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Stack the States® 2 or Pango KABOOM! Stack Cubes?
Stack the States® 2 is rated higher. Stack the States® 2 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Pango KABOOM! Stack Cubes averages 4.3 from 44 ratings.
Do Stack the States® 2 or Pango KABOOM! Stack Cubes have ads?
Neither Stack the States® 2 nor Pango KABOOM! Stack Cubes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stack the States® 2 or Pango KABOOM! Stack Cubes?
Stack the States® 2 ships an update every 9 months, and Pango KABOOM! Stack Cubes every 5 months. Most recently, Stack the States® 2 was updated on October 11, 2026 and Pango KABOOM! Stack Cubes on October 12, 2026.
Which is more popular, Stack the States® 2 or Pango KABOOM! Stack Cubes?
Stack the States® 2 currently peaks at #30 in the App Store charts, and Pango KABOOM! Stack Cubes at #156. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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