# Stack the States® vs United States Map Quiz

The clearest difference is price: United States Map Quiz at Free against Stack the States®'s $2.99. United States Map Quiz also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Stack the States®'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (91% vs 77%). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

United States Map Quiz is free to download; Stack the States® costs $2.99 up front. United States Map Quiz sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Stack the States® asks for nothing beyond the download.

United States Map Quiz holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.2K and 6.2K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 91% of Stack the States®'s written reviews are positive against 77% of United States Map Quiz's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stack the States® | United States Map Quiz |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-the-states/id381342267/reviews) | **[4.7 (6.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/united-states-map-quiz/id925224914/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.2K | **6.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **90.8% of reviews** | 77.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#4** | — |
| Size | 99 MB | 24 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) | [Peaceful Pencil Ltd., The](https://appshunter.io/developer/806818995) |

## What reviewers say

### Stack the States®

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

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Paid · Education, #68 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


### United States Map Quiz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/united-states-map-quiz/id925224914)

Master U.S. geography with an interactive map. Learn all 50 states, their capitals, and flags through engaging regional modes and comprehensive exams. Track your progress with a star system and detailed report cards.

**Highlights:** Interactive U.S. map, Learn states, capitals, flags, Regional learning modes, Progress tracking system, Midterm and Final exams, Printable report cards

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Helpful for studying and learning states, capitals, and flags
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🚀 Quick learning and memorization
- 👍 Good for kids and students

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires payment to unlock full version
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (incorrect state identification, wrong location of states)
- ⏱️ Timed nature can be stressful
- 🗺️ Issues with map accuracy (Alaska and Hawaii placement)

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect state identification
- Glitches and crashes
- Inconsistent behavior (e.g., showing wrong answers as correct)

**Requested features**

- Option to practice all 50 states at once
- Ability to remove state names for flag quizzes
- More customization options (e.g., no timer, color-blind mode)
- Separate grading for states, capitals, and flags


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stack the States® free?

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

### Is United States Map Quiz free?

United States Map Quiz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

United States Map Quiz is rated higher. Stack the States® averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while United States Map Quiz averages 4.7 from 6.2K ratings.

### Do Stack the States® or United States Map Quiz have ads?

Neither Stack the States® nor United States Map Quiz shows ads.

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

Stack the States® ships an update every 3 months, and United States Map Quiz every 3 months. Most recently, Stack the States® was updated on November 1, 2026 and United States Map Quiz on November 1, 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.*