# Stack the States® vs Stack the States® 2

The clearest difference is update cadence: Stack the States® at every 3 months against Stack the States® 2's every 9 months. Stack the States® also leads on chart position (#6 vs #66). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Stack the States® 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Stack the States® against 4.5 for Stack the States® 2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.2K and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Stack the States®'s written reviews are positive against 86% of Stack the States® 2's.

Stack the States® ships an update every 3 months, Stack the States® 2 every 9 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stack the States® | Stack the States® 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-the-states/id381342267/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-the-states-2/id1080767538/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | **90.7% of reviews** | 86.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#6** | #66 |
| Size | 99 MB | 140 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Freecloud Design, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/324355664) | [Freecloud Design, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/324355664) |

## What reviewers say

### Stack the States®

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

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Paid · Education, #163 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


### Stack the States® 2

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

**Currently charting:** #66 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stack the States® free?

Stack the States® 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, Stack the States® or Stack the States® 2?

Stack the States® 2 is rated higher. Stack the States® averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Stack the States® 2 averages 4.5 from 1.1K ratings.

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

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

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

Stack the States® ships an update every 3 months, and Stack the States® 2 every 9 months. Most recently, Stack the States® was updated on September 24, 2026 and Stack the States® 2 on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Stack the States® or Stack the States® 2?

Stack the States® currently peaks at #6 in the App Store charts, and Stack the States® 2 at #66. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*