# Stack the States® vs Math Facts

The clearest difference is price: Math Facts at Free against Stack the States®'s $2.99. Math Facts also leads on ratings volume (17K vs 2.2K). Stack the States®'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 months). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Math Facts is free to download; Stack the States® costs $2.99 up front. Math Facts sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Stack the States® asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Stack the States® against 4.4 for Math Facts. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Math Facts has 17K ratings behind it against 2.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Stack the States®'s written reviews are positive against 79% of Math Facts's.

Stack the States® ships an update every 3 months, Math Facts every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stack the States® | Math Facts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-the-states/id381342267/reviews) | **[4.4 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-facts-flash-cards/id1584946916/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.2K | **17K** |
| Positive reviews | **90.8% of reviews** | 79.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#6** | — |
| Size | 99 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Freecloud Design, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/324355664) | [New Marketing Lab, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1080727702) |

## What reviewers say

### Stack the States®

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

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Paid · Education, #67 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


### Math Facts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-facts-flash-cards/id1584946916)

Practice math facts with customizable flashcards. Focus on specific operations and number ranges, with optional timers for a challenging experience. Track progress with a detailed scorecard.

**Highlights:** No ads or distractions, Customizable math facts and number ranges, Unlimited flashcard quizzes, Optional timers for challenging practice, Scorecard and history for progress tracking, Parental involvement features

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Math Facts Pro - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Math Facts Pro - Annually | $9.99 | per year |
| Math Facts Pro - Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Effective for practicing math skills
- 🚀 Quick and efficient
- 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases
- 👍 Customizable settings
- 👍 Helps improve math performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with question selection
- 🔍 Lack of answer feedback when wrong
- 🔍 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional glitches or freezing
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Option to choose any number range
- Ability to review missed questions
- More time setting options
- Ability to customize backgrounds/themes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stack the States® free?

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

### Is Math Facts free?

Math Facts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Math Facts is rated higher. Stack the States® averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Math Facts averages 4.4 from 17K ratings.

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

Neither Stack the States® nor Math Facts shows ads.

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

Stack the States® ships an update every 3 months, and Math Facts every 9 months. Most recently, Stack the States® was updated on October 29, 2026 and Math Facts on October 30, 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.*