GeoStates vs Map Study
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GeoStates
Test your knowledge of US states by identifying them on a map. The app shows a state's outline and pinpoints its location, requiring you to choose the correct name from a multiple-choice list.
- State outline identification
- Map location pinpointing
- Multiple-choice state name selection
- US geography learning
- Interactive quiz format
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Identify the US States. GeoStates displays the outline of a state and marks its location on the map with a pin. You need to select the correct state name from a list of four.
Map Study
Master US states and capitals through interactive maps, spelling quizzes, and puzzle challenges. Track your progress with real-time feedback and an answer key. Unlock all features with a single in-app purchase for an ad-free learning experience.
- Interactive US map
- State and capital identification
- Fill-in-the-blank spelling quiz
- State puzzle assembly
- Real-time progress tracking
- Built-in answer key
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Learn the U.S. states and capitals in a fun and interactive way with Map Study: United States! Enjoy a quick map challenge, build a puzzle, or spend time learning somewhere new. Play and explore at your own pace! Explore & Learn: * Tap, find, and discover every U.S. state and capital on an interactive map. * Challenge yourself with a fill-in-the-blank spelling quiz. * Assemble the United States one puzzle piece at a time! * Explore the whole country or practice a smaller region. * Learn where major rivers are, and tap to highlight them and see where they go. Practice finding and spelling their names. * Discover major lakes, including the Great Lakes, with finding and spelling activities. * Find mountain peaks and practice spelling their names. * Explore mountain ranges and learn where they stretch across the country. * Learn Hawaii’s eight main islands with map challenges and spelling practice. See Your Progress: * Get immediate feedback as you find states, name capitals, and complete puzzles. * See your correct and incorrect answers as you go. * Use the built-in Answer Key whenever you need a little help. No Ads, Just Fun Learning! * Enjoy clear, colorful maps on iPhone and iPad. * Take your map adventures offline—no internet connection needed to play. * Jump right in without creating an account. Try Map Study: United States for free! The free download includes starter activities. A one-time Plus purchase unlocks the complete activity set, with no subscription. Purchases and external links are protected by a grown-up check. Privacy Matters: Map Study does not collect any data. Enjoy learning and exploring without ads or tracking.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Map Study at 100% against GeoStates's 55%. Map Study also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). GeoStates's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.4). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Map Study sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GeoStates asks for nothing beyond the download.
Map Study holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 32 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of GeoStates's written reviews are positive against 100% of Map Study's.
GeoStates ships an update every 2 months, Map Study every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GeoStates | Map Study |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (9 ratings) | 4.8 (32 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 32 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 105 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MmpApps Corp. | EFX Technical Solutions LLC |
Customer experience
GeoStates
Map Study
In-app purchases
GeoStates
No in-app purchases
Map Study
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