Comparison

Stack the Countries® vs Guess Countries

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
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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/

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Guess Countries

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Introducing "Guess Countries," an innovative and captivating app now available for iPhone and iPad users. Dive into a world of geographical wonders with our animated, green genie - a charming and feisty character donning a striking red turban. He's not just any genie; he's your guide through a thrilling game of wit and knowledge. As the genie hovers over a mesmerizing globe, showcasing the flags of 193 countries, he challenges you to an exciting game. Imagine a country, any country, and he's ready to guess it! With his humorous and slightly cocky demeanor, he'll ask you a series of intriguing questions: Is your imagined country bordered by a sea or ocean? Can you find elephants roaming there? Is it nestled in the vast expanse of North America? Your answers - "Yes," "No," or "I don't know" - fuel the genie's guessing game. But here's the twist: you can respond orally, adding an interactive and personal touch to your gaming experience. As you answer, watch the globe come alive. Each of your responses filters the countries, visually represented by their flags on the rotating globe. With every question, the genie's magic works to eliminate the countries that don't match your answers, their flags vanishing from the globe in a captivating display. The real magic happens in the finale. Brace yourself for a moment of awe as the genie, with his extraordinary intelligence and charm, reveals the country you had in mind. It's a moment of triumph and surprise, showcasing the app's unique blend of technology and entertainment. "Guess Countries" is more than just a game; it's a journey around the world, a test of your geographical knowledge, and a delightful interaction with a digital yet charismatic genie. It's perfect for players of all ages, offering an educational yet fun experience. Whether you're a geography buff, a curious learner, or just in for a good time, this app promises to keep you engaged and entertained. Download "Guess Countries" now and let the guessing adventure begin!

Screenshots

Stack the Countries®4 screens
Guess Countries4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Stack the Countries® at $2.99 against Guess Countries's $7.99. Stack the Countries® also leads on chart position (#59 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.1). Guess Countries's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On 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 Guess Countries $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stack the Countries® ships an update every 6 months, Guess Countries every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Stack the Countries® versus Guess Countries: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStack the Countries®Guess Countries
Price$2.99 — better$7.99
Rating4.6 (1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews91.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#59 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB369 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFreecloud Design, Inc.Mikolaj Adamowicz

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)

Guess Countries

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Stack the Countries®

No in-app purchases

None

Guess Countries

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stack the Countries® free?
Stack the Countries® costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Guess Countries free?
Guess Countries costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Stack the Countries® or Guess Countries have ads?
Neither Stack the Countries® nor Guess Countries shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stack the Countries® or Guess Countries?
Stack the Countries® ships an update every 6 months, and Guess Countries every 2 months. Most recently, Stack the Countries® was updated on September 25, 2026 and Guess Countries on September 21, 2026.

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