# Stack the States® vs Number Run

The clearest difference is monetization model: Number Run at free against Stack the States®'s paid. Stack the States®'s advantage is chart position (#6 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Stack the States® costs $2.99 and Number Run $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 Number Run. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.2K and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 91% and 91% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stack the States® | Number Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/number-run/id563408572/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | 90.7% of reviews | **90.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#6** | — |
| Size | 99 MB | 39 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) | [Ignacio Schiefelbein](https://appshunter.io/developer/525439275) |

## What reviewers say

### Stack the States®

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

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Paid · Education, #172 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


### Number Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/number-run/id563408572)

Embark on an adventure to recover stolen crystals by solving math problems. This game offers engaging practice for all ages, from children learning arithmetic to adults seeking mental stimulation. It features multiple game modes and educational alignment.

**Highlights:** 52 math levels, Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, Endless Mode, Common Core aligned, Unlockable outfits, Developed by graduate students

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and straightforward
- 👍 Fun and engaging way to learn math
- 👍 Great for kids and parents
- 👍 Helps improve math skills
- 👍 No ads or distractions

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Can be too fast-paced for some users
- 🔧 Could use more customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or freezes
- Issues with number entry on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to adjust difficulty/speed settings
- Progress tracking for parents/teachers
- More variety of skins/characters


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stack the States® free?

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

### Is Number Run free?

Number Run costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Stack the States® or Number Run?

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

### Do Stack the States® or Number Run have ads?

Neither Stack the States® nor Number Run shows ads.

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

Stack the States® ships an update every 3 months, and Number Run every 3 months. Most recently, Stack the States® was updated on September 27, 2026 and Number Run on September 28, 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.*