Comparison

GeoStates vs Map Study

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • State outline identification
  • Map location pinpointing
  • Multiple-choice state name selection
  • US geography learning
  • Interactive quiz format
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Interactive US map
  • State and capital identification
  • Fill-in-the-blank spelling quiz
  • State puzzle assembly
  • Real-time progress tracking
  • Built-in answer key
Features
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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.

Screenshots

GeoStates4 screens
Map Study4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Map Study sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GeoStates asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
GeoStates versus Map Study: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGeoStatesMap Study
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (9 ratings)4.8 (32 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings932 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.4
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB105 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMmpApps Corp.EFX Technical Solutions LLC

Customer experience

GeoStates

All ratings9 ratings
Positive44.4%
Neutral11.1%
Negative44.4%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral9.1%
Negative36.4%

Map Study

All ratings32 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

GeoStates

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Map Study

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Plus$8.99

Questions

Is GeoStates free?
GeoStates is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Map Study free?
Map Study is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GeoStates or Map Study?
Map Study is rated higher. GeoStates averages 3.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Map Study averages 4.8 from 32 ratings.
Do GeoStates or Map Study have ads?
Neither GeoStates nor Map Study shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GeoStates or Map Study?
GeoStates ships an update every 2 months, and Map Study every 3 weeks. Most recently, GeoStates was updated on October 22, 2026 and Map Study on October 30, 2026.

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