# Stack the States® 2 vs VR Atlas

The clearest difference is price: VR Atlas at Free against Stack the States® 2's $2.99. VR Atlas also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 9 months). Stack the States® 2's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.4) and review sentiment (86% vs 63%). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

VR Atlas 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.

Stack the States® 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stack the States® 2 has 1.1K ratings behind it against 50, 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 63% of VR Atlas's.

Stack the States® 2 ships an update every 9 months, VR Atlas every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stack the States® 2 | VR Atlas |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-the-states-2/id1080767538/reviews)** | [3.4 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vr-atlas/id1550806795/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 50 |
| Positive reviews | **86.0% of reviews** | 62.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#89** | — |
| Size | 140 MB | 2.3 GB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Freecloud Design, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/324355664) | [Abacus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486425022) |

## What reviewers say

### Stack the States® 2

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

**Currently charting:** #89 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


### VR Atlas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vr-atlas/id1550806795)

Explore countries, continents, and world wonders through an interactive virtual reality atlas. This app offers a 140-page experience with physical games and activities, complete with step-by-step instructions to learn about landmarks and cultures.

**Highlights:** Interactive VR atlas, Explore countries and continents, 140-page interactive content, Physical games and activities, Step-by-step instructions, Discover landmarks and cultures

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stack the States® 2 free?

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

### Is VR Atlas free?

VR Atlas is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Stack the States® 2 or VR Atlas?

Stack the States® 2 is rated higher. Stack the States® 2 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while VR Atlas averages 3.4 from 50 ratings.

### Do Stack the States® 2 or VR Atlas have ads?

Neither Stack the States® 2 nor VR Atlas shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stack the States® 2 or VR Atlas?

Stack the States® 2 ships an update every 9 months, and VR Atlas every 2 weeks. Most recently, Stack the States® 2 was updated on September 24, 2026 and VR Atlas on September 20, 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.*