# Stack the States® 2 vs Number Chomp

The clearest difference is price: Number Chomp at Free against Stack the States® 2's $2.99. Number Chomp also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 9 months). Stack the States® 2's advantage is chart position (#84 vs unranked) and review sentiment (86% vs 76%). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Number Chomp is free to download; Stack the States® 2 costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Stack the States® 2 against 4.5 for Number Chomp. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 338 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Stack the States® 2's written reviews are positive against 76% of Number Chomp's.

Stack the States® 2 ships an update every 9 months, Number Chomp every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stack the States® 2 | Number Chomp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-the-states-2/id1080767538/reviews)** | [4.5 (338 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/number-chomp/id1501996441/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 338 |
| Positive reviews | **86.2% of reviews** | 76.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#84** | — |
| Size | 140 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Freecloud Design, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/324355664) | [Daniel Sedam](https://appshunter.io/developer/541745010) |

## What reviewers say

### Stack the States® 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-the-states-2/id1080767538)

**Currently charting:** #84 Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Number Chomp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/number-chomp/id1501996441)

Engage in a fun math practice game where you guide a character through numbers and equations to find correct answers. Master addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and pre-algebra while avoiding obstacles. Earn points by solving problems and advancing through levels.

**Highlights:** Math skill practice, Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, Pre-algebra concepts, Score-based gameplay, Obstacle avoidance, Level progression

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for learning math
- 💡 Fun challenge level
- 👍 Customizable math type and difficulty
- 👍 Shows equations clearly
- 👍 Good for adult learners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😴 Boring gameplay
- 🤔 Difficulty spikes (subtraction level 1)
- 🤷 Gets stuck on levels

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 Window sizing and zoom issues on Mac
- 🐛 Game opens too big and off-screen on Mac

**Requested features**

- Add sound effects
- Add background music
- More lives
- Fix window sizing and zoom on Mac


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stack the States® 2 free?

Stack the States® 2 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Number Chomp free?

Number Chomp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Stack the States® 2 or Number Chomp?

Stack the States® 2 is rated higher. Stack the States® 2 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Number Chomp averages 4.5 from 338 ratings.

### Do Stack the States® 2 or Number Chomp have ads?

Neither Stack the States® 2 nor Number Chomp shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stack the States® 2 or Number Chomp?

Stack the States® 2 ships an update every 9 months, and Number Chomp every 5 weeks. Most recently, Stack the States® 2 was updated on October 14, 2026 and Number Chomp on October 13, 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.*