# Stack the States® vs USA Map

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stack the States® at 91% against USA Map's 18%. Stack the States® also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). USA Map's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99). On ratings volume, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

USA Map is free to download; Stack the States® costs $2.99 up front. USA Map sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Stack the States® asks for nothing beyond the download.

Stack the States® holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.2K and 937 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Stack the States®'s written reviews are positive against 18% of USA Map's.

Stack the States® ships an update every 3 months, USA Map every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stack the States® | USA Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-the-states/id381342267/reviews)** | [3.9 (937 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usa-map-kids-geography-games/id1588065521/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 937 |
| Positive reviews | **90.7% of reviews** | 17.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 99 MB | 1.4 GB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Freecloud Design, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/324355664) | [KidloLand Kids & Toddler Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/352738525) |

## What reviewers say

### Stack the States®

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

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Paid · Education, #149 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


### USA Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usa-map-kids-geography-games/id1588065521)

Explore the USA through interactive trivia, puzzles, and mini-games. Learn about states, cities, capitals, and famous landmarks with fun, educational content. Designed for kids, this app offers an engaging way to boost geography knowledge offline and ad-free.

**Highlights:** Explore US map, cities, states, and capitals, Fun trivia and quiz puzzles, Interactive mini-games, Information cards on landmarks and figures, Offline functionality, Ad-free experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| KidloLand+ Access | $8.99 | per month |
| KidloLand+ Access | $79.99 | per year |
| All USA Games | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Good learning
- 🌟 Lovely
- 🌟 This game is very good for kids

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Not easy to navigate
- 🚫 Will not work
- 🚫 Keeps taking money
- 🚫 Scam don't download
- 🚫 Scam

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Rhode Island is missing. Providence
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stack the States® free?

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

### Is USA Map free?

USA Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Stack the States® or USA Map?

Stack the States® is rated higher. Stack the States® averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while USA Map averages 3.9 from 937 ratings.

### Do Stack the States® or USA Map have ads?

Neither Stack the States® nor USA Map shows ads.

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

Stack the States® ships an update every 3 months, and USA Map every 7 months. Most recently, Stack the States® was updated on September 24, 2026 and USA Map on September 21, 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.*