Comparison

Stack the States® 2 vs The Monster Geography

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
Currently charting
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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

The Monster Geography

Features
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Monster Geography turns learning places into a playful map adventure. Built for classrooms and families, Monster Geography helps kids grow their geography skills through live competition, local practice, and repeated map-based play. Players learn by seeing places, recognizing them on the map, and building confidence through quick, engaging rounds. Inside the app, you can: - Play classroom-first geography games with a lively quiz-show feel - Practice locally with map-based multiple choice questions - Explore world and U.S. geography through focused practice scopes - Build recognition, recall, and spatial understanding through repetition - View local-only progress in the Parent Portal Monster Geography is designed to feel joyful, approachable, and trustworthy. It is family-friendly, privacy-respecting, and focused on real learning without ads, manipulative rewards, or pay-to-win mechanics. The optional parent-only support flow never unlocks gameplay, perks, or progression. Kids get the same experience either way. Whether you are using it in class, at home, or for solo review, Monster Geography makes geography practice feel like a real game.

Screenshots

Stack the States® 24 screens
The Monster Geography4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: The Monster Geography at Free against Stack the States® 2's $2.99. The Monster Geography also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 9 months). Stack the States® 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#59 vs unranked). On ads 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

The Monster Geography is free to download; Stack the States® 2 costs $2.99 up front. The Monster Geography sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Stack the States® 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stack the States® 2 ships an update every 9 months, The Monster Geography every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Stack the States® 2 versus The Monster Geography: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStack the States® 2The Monster Geography
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (1.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews86.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#59 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size140 MB162 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperFreecloud Design, Inc.The Native Dev, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Stack the States® 2

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

The Monster Geography

One-time3
  • Small Donation$0.99
  • Medium Donation$4.99
  • Large Donation$9.99

Questions

Is Stack the States® 2 free?
Stack the States® 2 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Monster Geography free?
The Monster Geography is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stack the States® 2 or The Monster Geography have ads?
Neither Stack the States® 2 nor The Monster Geography shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stack the States® 2 or The Monster Geography?
Stack the States® 2 ships an update every 9 months, and The Monster Geography every 9 days. Most recently, Stack the States® 2 was updated on November 2, 2026 and The Monster Geography on October 31, 2026.

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