Comparison

Stack the Countries® vs Geography Duel

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Stack the Countries®

Learn world geography through a fun, interactive game. Stack animated countries by answering questions about capitals, landmarks, and locations. Collect all countries and unlock bonus games for a comprehensive learning experience.

Highlights
  • Learn country capitals, landmarks, and locations
  • Build stacks of countries to win levels
  • Collect all 193 countries
  • Unlock bonus games: Map It! and Pile Up!
  • Focus on specific continents or the whole world
  • 193 country flash cards and interactive maps
  • Play in English, Spanish, and French
Features
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- Featured on the TODAY show! - Editor's Choice Award! - Children's Technology Review - "Stack the Countries is worth every penny and this is an educational purchase that you absolutely will not regret." - The iPhone Mom Stack the Countries® makes learning about the world fun! Watch the countries actually come to life in this colorful and dynamic game! As you learn country capitals, landmarks, geographic locations and more, you can actually touch, move and drop the animated countries anywhere on the screen. Carefully build a stack of countries that reaches the checkered line to win each level. You earn a random country for every successfully completed level. All of your countries appear on your own personalized maps of the continents. Try to collect all 193! As you earn more countries, you begin to unlock the free bonus games: Map It! and Pile Up! Three games in one! CONTROL YOUR OWN EXPERIENCE: You can choose to focus on just one specific continent or play the whole world. You can also select which types of questions are asked. LEARN BEFORE YOU PLAY: Stack the Countries provides 193 country flash cards and colorful interactive maps of the continents. Use them to brush up on your world geography before you play or as a handy reference tool. HAVE FUN LEARNING ALL ABOUT THE COUNTRIES OF THE WORLD: ▸ Capitals ▸ Landmarks ▸ Major Cities ▸ Continents ▸ Border Countries ▸ Languages ▸ Flags ▸ Country Shapes FEATURES: ▸ More than 1000 unique questions ▸ 193 flash cards -- one for each country! ▸ Interactive maps of the continents ▸ Collect all 193 countries and track your progress on personalized maps ▸ Earn FREE bonus games: Map It! and Pile Up! ▸ Play in English, Spanish and French ▸ Works on both iPhone and iPad - a universal app ▸ Create up to six player profiles ▸ Choose any of the friendly-looking countries as your avatar ▸ High resolution pictures of famous world landmarks ▸ All games are powered by a realistic physics engine ▸ Fun sound effects and music ▸ iPhone 4 Retina Display support THREE GAMES IN ONE: STACK THE COUNTRIES: Build tall piles of countries and try to reach the checkered line. MAP IT: Tap the location of the selected country on the map. Try to complete the whole continent! PILE UP: The countries are piling up! Identify and tap them quickly to get rid of them before they reach the top. Stack the Countries® is an educational app for all ages that's actually FUN to play. Try it now and enjoy three games for the price of one! PRIVACY DISCLOSURE: Stack the Countries®: - Does not contain 3rd party ads. - Does not contain in-app purchases. - Does not contain integration with social networks. - Does not use 3rd party analytics / data collection tools. - Does include links to apps by Dan Russell-Pinson in the iTunes App Store (via Performance Horizon). For more information on our privacy policy please visit: http://dan-russell-pinson.com/privacy/

About

Geography Duel

Test your global knowledge in this engaging trivia game. Challenge friends in head-to-head duels or practice your skills in single-player mode. Customize quizzes and settings for a tailored learning experience.

Highlights
  • Single Player Mode
  • Split Screen Duels (iPad)
  • Customizable Quiz Lists (iPad)
  • Adjustable Settings
  • States, Countries, and Custom Locations
  • Vibrant Colors
Features
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Introducing Geography Duel: The Ultimate World Trivia Showdown! Get ready to embark on a thrilling journey of global knowledge with Geography Duel, the electrifying world trivia game that brings the excitement of head-to-head competition right to your fingertips! Challenge your friends or test your own skills through a dynamic and engaging experience that will leave you craving for more! Epic Face-Offs on a Single Screen - Grab your iPad and immerse yourself in the split-screen interface, specially designed to ignite the competitive spirit between two players. Feel the adrenaline surge as you battle it out in real-time, putting your geography prowess to the ultimate test. Diverse Gameplay Modes - Dive into the riveting world of States and Countries, or wield the power to curate your own quiz lists from within the app. Customize your gameplay experience, and with each round, watch as your mastery over the world's geography grows. Tailor-Made Settings: - Level the playing field with the adjustable settings, fine-tuned for each player's expertise. Whether you're a geography novice or a seasoned explorer, you can now fine-tune the game's challenges to match your skills and make every match heart-poundingly competitive. Master Your Skills in Single Player Mode - Sharpen your geographical knowledge in our new single-player mode, an ideal practice ground to conquer your weak spots and turn them into strengths. Whether you're gearing up for a big test or simply aiming for mastery, Geography Duel has your back! Study Smart, Play Smarter - Who says studying has to be dull? Craft custom lists encompassing all the locations you need to ace that upcoming test. Transform your study sessions into an exhilarating quest for knowledge, with the interactive and fun-filled atmosphere of Geography Duel. What Players Are Saying: "This was quite the refresher course. A simple geography quiz game that made playing with a friend fun and competitive! Now I know where all 50 states are!" - SuperdyDad "Wonderful game to practice states, capitals, and countries. The two-player version is the best, but I really enjoyed trying to find all the countries. The colors are so fun, and I like that it tells me when we guess incorrectly." - canadabanana Get ready to redefine how you perceive and conquer the world, one trivia duel at a time. Whether you're aiming to reign supreme with your geographical expertise or seeking a captivating way to learn, Geography Duel is your ultimate companion. FEATURES: - Single Player Mode for Skill Mastery - Split Screen Interface for Intense Duels (iPad Exclusive) - Highly Configurable Settings for Equal Challenges - Craft Customized Lists for Personalized Gameplay (iPad Exclusive) SETTINGS: - Vibrant Colors for an Engaging Experience - Varied Map Types to Suit Your Preference - Search Locations: States or Countries or Custom Locations? You Decide! HOW TO PLAY: Fine-tune settings to ensure an equitable match for both players. Parents can enable countries when playing with younger enthusiasts. Race against the clock to locate the locations before your rival does, and seize victory! ABOUT: With a staggering one million downloads and counting, Ellie's Games is your go-to source for captivating and educational fun for all ages. From stimulating split-screen math challenges to playful and illuminating connect-the-dot games, we cater to every taste and learning style. Our games are meticulously designed to provide positive reinforcement and frustration-free gameplay, all inspired by the experiences of my daughter, Ellie. Share Your Insights: Have a game-changing suggestion for Ellie's Games? We'd love to hear from you! Send your brilliance to Erik@ElliesGames.com and be a part of shaping the future of our games. Unleash the adventurer within you and embark on an expedition of knowledge and excitement with Geography Duel!

Screenshots

Stack the Countries®4 screens
Geography Duel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stack the Countries® at 92% against Geography Duel's 32%. Stack the Countries® also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (1K vs 4). Geography Duel's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $2.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Stack the Countries® costs $2.99 and Geography Duel $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stack the Countries® holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stack the Countries® has 1K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Stack the Countries®'s written reviews are positive against 32% of Geography Duel's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stack the Countries® ships an update every 6 months, Geography Duel every 8 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Stack the Countries® versus Geography Duel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStack the Countries®Geography Duel
Price$2.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.6 (1K ratings) — better3.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews91.5% of reviews — better32.1% of reviews
Number of ratings1K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#11 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFreecloud Design, Inc.Ellie's Games, LLC

Customer experience

Stack the Countries®

All ratings1,031 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral4.1%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews343 reviews
Positive91.5%
Neutral2.9%
Negative5.5%

Geography Duel

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive32.1%
Neutral10.7%
Negative57.1%

Bugs and requests

Stack the Countries®

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Albania's position is tilted
  • Overlapping of certain countries (e.g. Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan)
  • Incorrect information (e.g. Pyongyang in South Korea)
  • Game freezing or crashing
  • Progress not saving properly

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add more countries and territories (e.g. Vatican City, Western Sahara, Kosovo, Taiwan)
  • Improve accuracy of country sizes and shapes
  • Increase variety of questions (e.g. capitals, landmarks, languages, geography facts)
  • Add read-aloud option for questions
  • Introduce more game modes and difficulty levels
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  • Create a sequel with enhanced features (like Stack the States 2)

Geography Duel

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Stack the Countries®

No in-app purchases

None

Geography Duel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stack the Countries® free?
Stack the Countries® costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Geography Duel free?
Geography Duel costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Stack the Countries® or Geography Duel?
Stack the Countries® is rated higher. Stack the Countries® averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Geography Duel averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Stack the Countries® or Geography Duel have ads?
Neither Stack the Countries® nor Geography Duel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stack the Countries® or Geography Duel?
Stack the Countries® ships an update every 6 months, and Geography Duel every 8 months. Most recently, Stack the Countries® was updated on October 26, 2026 and Geography Duel on October 26, 2026.

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