# Stack the States® vs Letter Tiles for Learning

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stack the States® at 91% against Letter Tiles for Learning's 38%. Stack the States® also leads on price ($2.99 vs $19.99) and rating (4.4 vs 3.2). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Stack the States® costs $2.99 and Letter Tiles for Learning $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Stack the States® holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stack the States® has 2.2K ratings behind it against 93, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Stack the States®'s written reviews are positive against 38% of Letter Tiles for Learning's.

Stack the States® ships an update every 3 months, Letter Tiles for Learning every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stack the States® | Letter Tiles for Learning |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $19.99 |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-the-states/id381342267/reviews)** | [3.2 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letter-tiles-for-learning/id1314838376/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 93 |
| Positive reviews | **90.8% of reviews** | 37.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#4** | #76 |
| Size | 99 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Freecloud Design, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/324355664) | [All About Learning Press, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/786428125) |

## What reviewers say

### Stack the States®

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

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Paid · Education, #77 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


### Letter Tiles for Learning

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letter-tiles-for-learning/id1314838376)

**Currently charting:** #76 Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

Build words, divide them into syllables, and explore phonogram sounds. This educational tool supports specific reading and spelling programs, offering relevant letter tiles for each lesson. Ideal for interactive learning on tablets.

**Highlights:** Build words, Divide words into syllables, Hear phonogram sounds, Supports All About Reading, Supports All About Spelling, Lesson-specific letter tiles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easier than physical tiles
- 👍 Convenient for travel
- 👍 Good for multiple children
- 👍 Works well with AAS/AAR
- 👍 Intuitive design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frustrating to use
- 🐛 Overpriced
- 🐛 Inconsistent tile response
- 🐛 New update issues
- 🐛 Not phone compatible

**Reported bugs**

- Drop-down menu not staying down
- Blank white screen
- App crashes constantly
- Tiles go missing when splitting syllables
- Spaces appear randomly in words

**Requested features**

- Undo feature
- Tile scramble mode
- Apple Pencil/stylus support
- Card quiz feature
- Option to adjust tile size


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stack the States® free?

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

### Is Letter Tiles for Learning free?

Letter Tiles for Learning costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Stack the States® or Letter Tiles for Learning?

Stack the States® is rated higher. Stack the States® averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Letter Tiles for Learning averages 3.2 from 93 ratings.

### Do Stack the States® or Letter Tiles for Learning have ads?

Neither Stack the States® nor Letter Tiles for Learning shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stack the States® or Letter Tiles for Learning?

Stack the States® ships an update every 3 months, and Letter Tiles for Learning every 6 weeks. Most recently, Stack the States® was updated on October 18, 2026 and Letter Tiles for Learning on October 16, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Stack the States® or Letter Tiles for Learning?

Stack the States® currently peaks at #4 in the App Store charts, and Letter Tiles for Learning at #76. 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.*