# Math Bingo vs Stack the States®

The clearest difference is monetization model: Math Bingo at free against Stack the States®'s paid. Math Bingo also leads on iOS requirement (8.1 vs 12.0). Stack the States®'s advantage is chart position (#6 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Math Bingo costs $2.99 and Stack the States® $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 Math Bingo against 4.4 for Stack the States®. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 2.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Math Bingo's written reviews are positive against 90% of Stack the States®'s.

Math Bingo ships an update every 4 months, Stack the States® every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Math Bingo | Stack the States® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-bingo/id371338715/reviews)** | [4.4 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-the-states/id381342267/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.8% of reviews** | 90.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#6** |
| Size | 16 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Curiosity Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/332510497) | [Freecloud Design, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/324355664) |

## What reviewers say

### Math Bingo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-bingo/id371338715)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helps with learning math
- 🤩 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 💖 Cute and rewarding bingo bugs
- 🏫 Used in schools and classrooms
- 🧠 Improves math skills and knowledge

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sound issues after updates
- 💰 Paid version required for full access
- 🕰️ Gets repetitive and boring over time
- 🤔 Difficulty levels could be improved

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes on older devices
- Bingo bug rewards limited to only 5

**Requested features**

- 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®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-the-states/id381342267)

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Paid · Education, #52 Top Paid (US App Store)

Learn about the 50 US states through a fun and interactive game. Collect all states, unlock bonus games, and master capitals, shapes, flags, and more. This app makes geography engaging for all ages.

**Highlights:** Learn state capitals, shapes, and flags, Interactive drag-and-drop gameplay, Collect all 50 states on a personalized map, Unlock four bonus educational games, Hundreds of unique questions, Create multiple player profiles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 No ads/tracking
- 👍 Fun and educational
- 👍 Helpful for learning states
- 👍 Nostalgic/childhood game
- 👍 Great for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Capital drop glitch
- 🔍 Needs more content after completing all states
- 🔍 Difficulty level may be too high for younger kids

**Reported bugs**

- Washington state mapping issue
- Battery drain when app returns to home screen

**Requested features**

- Ability to view completed states again
- Add more state facts/trivia
- Include background photos related to states
- Add a country-wide puzzle mode
- Option to turn off state faces


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Math Bingo free?

Math Bingo costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Stack the States® free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Math Bingo or Stack the States®?

Math Bingo is rated higher. Math Bingo averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Stack the States® averages 4.4 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do Math Bingo or Stack the States® have ads?

Neither Math Bingo nor Stack the States® shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Math Bingo or Stack the States®?

Math Bingo ships an update every 4 months, and Stack the States® every 3 months. Most recently, Math Bingo was updated on November 10, 2026 and Stack the States® on November 10, 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.*