# Stack the States® vs Smart Cookie Math Addition & Subtraction Game!

The clearest difference is rating: Stack the States® at 4.4 against Smart Cookie Math Addition & Subtraction Game!'s 3.7. Stack the States® also leads on ratings volume (2.2K vs 23) and chart position (#4 vs #174). Smart Cookie Math Addition & Subtraction Game!'s advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and price ($1.99 vs $2.99). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Stack the States® costs $2.99 and Smart Cookie Math Addition & Subtraction Game! $1.99 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 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stack the States® has 2.2K ratings behind it against 23, 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 84% of Smart Cookie Math Addition & Subtraction Game!'s.

Stack the States® ships an update every 3 months, Smart Cookie Math Addition & Subtraction Game! monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stack the States® | Smart Cookie Math Addition & Subtraction Game! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-the-states/id381342267/reviews)** | [3.7 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-cookie-math-addition-and-subtraction-game/id725311656/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | **90.8% of reviews** | 84.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#4** | #174 |
| Size | 99 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **5.1.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Freecloud Design, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/324355664) | [Molly Lynch](https://appshunter.io/developer/725311659) |

## What reviewers say

### Stack the States®

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

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Paid · Education, #62 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


### Smart Cookie Math Addition & Subtraction Game!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-cookie-math-addition-and-subtraction-game/id725311656)

**Currently charting:** #174 Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

This educational app helps children master basic addition and subtraction skills through engaging gameplay. Kids fill a virtual cookie jar by solving math problems, with difficulty increasing as they progress through levels. It offers both timed and practice modes for flexible learning.

**Highlights:** Develops basic addition and subtraction skills, Cookie jar reward system, Gradually increasing difficulty, Timed and practice modes, Teacher-created curriculum, Kid-tested and parent-approved

**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 Smart Cookie Math Addition & Subtraction Game! free?

Smart Cookie Math Addition & Subtraction Game! costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Stack the States® or Smart Cookie Math Addition & Subtraction Game!?

Stack the States® is rated higher. Stack the States® averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Smart Cookie Math Addition & Subtraction Game! averages 3.7 from 23 ratings.

### Do Stack the States® or Smart Cookie Math Addition & Subtraction Game! have ads?

Neither Stack the States® nor Smart Cookie Math Addition & Subtraction Game! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stack the States® or Smart Cookie Math Addition & Subtraction Game!?

Stack the States® ships an update every 3 months, and Smart Cookie Math Addition & Subtraction Game! monthly. Most recently, Stack the States® was updated on October 15, 2026 and Smart Cookie Math Addition & Subtraction Game! on October 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Stack the States® or Smart Cookie Math Addition & Subtraction Game!?

Stack the States® currently peaks at #4 in the App Store charts, and Smart Cookie Math Addition & Subtraction Game! at #174. 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.*