# Stack the States® vs States and Capitals Map Games

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stack the States® at 91% against States and Capitals Map Games's 43%. Stack the States® also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (4.4 vs 4.2). States and Capitals Map Games's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

States and Capitals Map Games is free to download; Stack the States® costs $2.99 up front. States and Capitals Map Games sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Stack the States® asks for nothing beyond the download.

Stack the States® holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.2K and 2.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Stack the States®'s written reviews are positive against 43% of States and Capitals Map Games's.

Stack the States® ships an update every 3 months, States and Capitals Map Games every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stack the States® | States and Capitals Map Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-the-states/id381342267/reviews)** | [4.2 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/states-and-capitals-map-games/id775475139/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2.2K | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **90.8% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 99 MB | 487 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Freecloud Design, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/324355664) | [JP Game LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/452186536) |

## What reviewers say

### Stack the States®

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

**Currently charting:** #5 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


### States and Capitals Map Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/states-and-capitals-map-games/id775475139)

Explore all 50 US states through interactive games and learning modules. Discover state maps, flags, seals, capitals, and more with a friendly guide. Engage in puzzles, spelling, and matching activities to master US geography.

**Highlights:** 50 US states learning modules, Interactive map exploration, State flags, seals, and capitals, 10 engaging learning games, Jigsaw puzzles and slide puzzles, Spelling and matching activities, Regional map games

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All States & Games | $19.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Games Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Nice learning game
- 👍 Fun for kids
- 👍 Educational content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Puzzles don't work
- 🐛 Glitchy and gimmicky
- 🐛 Unclear payment
- 🐛 Subscription issues
- 🐛 No sound

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzles don't work
- Subscription issues
- Unable to restore purchase
- No sound

**Requested features**

- More content beyond 2 states
- Better user experience


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stack the States® free?

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

### Is States and Capitals Map Games free?

States and Capitals Map Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Stack the States® or States and Capitals Map Games?

Stack the States® is rated higher. Stack the States® averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while States and Capitals Map Games averages 4.2 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do Stack the States® or States and Capitals Map Games have ads?

Neither Stack the States® nor States and Capitals Map Games shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stack the States® or States and Capitals Map Games?

Stack the States® ships an update every 3 months, and States and Capitals Map Games every 5 months. Most recently, Stack the States® was updated on October 24, 2026 and States and Capitals Map Games on October 23, 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.*