Comparison

Math Bingo vs Stack the States® 2

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

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About

Math Bingo

Engage in a fun, educational game where players solve math problems to achieve patterns of five in a row. Features five distinct math games, multiple difficulty levels, and player profiles to track progress and rewards.

Highlights
  • Five math game types (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Mixed)
  • Three difficulty levels (Easy, Medium, Hard)
  • Player profiles with avatars and progress tracking
  • Scoreboard for tracking high scores
  • Collectible Bingo Bugs as rewards
  • Report card feature
Features
Currently charting
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The original Math BINGO! Over 1 Million Players! - Featured in The New York Times - Oct 2011 -Featured in Disney's FamilyFun Magazine - August 2011 - Ranked number 1 educational app for 3 weeks straight! - Featured in Best iPad Apps book by Peter Meyers - O'REILLY - Ranked a top 50 education app for over 3 years! The object of Math BINGO is to get a pattern of five BINGO Bugs in a row by correctly answering math problems. --- Math BINGO at a glance--- -5 BINGO games: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division and Mixed -3 Different levels of difficulty: Easy, Medium and Hard -New: 3 Fun bonus games -30 player profiles -12 fun cartoon avatars -Player profiles -New: Report card feature -The Scoreboard keeps track of scores for each game and level -Collect and play with BINGO Bugs when you earn a high score! --- Instructions How to Play and Win Math Bingo--- The object of Math Bingo is to get a pattern of five Bingo Bugs in a row by correctly answering math problems. Math problems are presented at the top of the game screen. Feedback is presented at the bottom of the game screen. Correct solutions to problems answered incorrectly will be displayed. Scoring The score in Math Bingo is determined by the time to complete a game plus a two second penalty for each problem answered incorrectly. Example: Time to complete game 0:45 seconds Incorrect answers: 3 Score: 45+6=51 Player Profiles Math Bingo saves player information with custom player profiles. Each player profile consists of a unique name (up to 20 characters) and a fun cartoon avatar. The player profiles display total number of games played, total number of high scores achieved, and total number of Bingo Bugs collected. The guest profile does not store any information and therefore cannot achieve high scores or collect Bingo Bugs. The guest profile is useful for adults who want to play Math Bingo without their scores going into the scoreboard. Selecting a Game There are five different games in Math Bingo: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division and Mixed. Players will be prompted to select a game type before game play. Selecting a Level There are three levels of game play in Math Bingo: easy, medium, and hard. Players will be prompted to select a game level before game play. Score Board Math Bingo displays high scores in the Score Board. There are four different Score Boards: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Each Score Board displays the top three scores for each level: easy, medium, and hard. Bingo Bugs Bingo Bugs are rewards for achieving a high score. A player who earns a high score will collect a Bingo Bug! Players can collect a variety of Bingo Bugs and interact with them by tapping the Bingo Bug button in the player profile or by tapping the My Bingo Bugs button after playing a game. HINT: Tilt your device to make the Bingo Bugs move around, tap on a Bingo Bug to make them giggle and spring! Settings The settings menu can be accessed by clicking the information button on the lower right hand side the introduction screen. The settings menu will allow you to reset all high scores and to delete player profiles. ----------------------------- PRIVACY DISCLOSURE Math BINGO: - Does not contain third-party ads. - Does not contain in-app purchases. - Does not contain integration with social networks. - Does not use analytics/data collection tools. - Does include links to apps by ABCya.com in the iTunes App Store. For more information on our privacy policy please visit: http://www.abcya.com/mobile_app_privacy_policy.htm ---------------------------

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/

Screenshots

Math Bingo4 screens
Stack the States® 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Math Bingo at free against Stack the States® 2's paid. Math Bingo also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 9 months) and iOS requirement (8.1 vs 12.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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

Math Bingo costs $2.99 and Stack the States® 2 $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Math Bingo against 4.5 for Stack the States® 2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Math Bingo's written reviews are positive against 86% of Stack the States® 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Math Bingo ships an update every 4 months, Stack the States® 2 every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Math Bingo versus Stack the States® 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath BingoStack the States® 2
Price$2.99$2.99
Rating4.5 (1.1K ratings)4.5 (1.1K ratings)
Positive reviews91.8% of reviews — better86.2% of reviews
Number of ratings1.1K1.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank#84#46 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.1 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB140 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCuriosity MediaFreecloud Design, Inc.

Customer experience

Math Bingo

All ratings1,084 ratings
Positive87.9%
Neutral5.3%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews380 reviews
Positive91.8%
Neutral3.4%
Negative4.7%

Stack the States® 2

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

Bugs and requests

Math Bingo

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes and freezes on older devices
  • Bingo bug rewards limited to only 5

Requested features

4 requests
  • More advanced math problems and levels
  • Customizable difficulty and content
  • Volume control and sound options
  • Ability to trade or share bingo bugs

Stack the States® 2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Math Bingo

No in-app purchases

None

Stack the States® 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Math Bingo free?
Math Bingo costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stack the States® 2 free?
Stack the States® 2 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Math Bingo or Stack the States® 2?
Math Bingo and Stack the States® 2 are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.1K and 1.1K ratings respectively.
Do Math Bingo or Stack the States® 2 have ads?
Neither Math Bingo nor Stack the States® 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Math Bingo or Stack the States® 2?
Math Bingo ships an update every 4 months, and Stack the States® 2 every 9 months. Most recently, Math Bingo was updated on October 15, 2026 and Stack the States® 2 on October 14, 2026.
Which is more popular, Math Bingo or Stack the States® 2?
Math Bingo currently peaks at #84 in the App Store charts, and Stack the States® 2 at #46. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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