# GeoStates vs USA Map Puzzle HD

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GeoStates at 55% against USA Map Puzzle HD's 0%. GeoStates also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). USA Map Puzzle HD's advantage is rating (3.5 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

USA Map Puzzle HD holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of GeoStates's written reviews are positive against 0% of USA Map Puzzle HD's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

GeoStates ships an update every 2 months, USA Map Puzzle HD every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GeoStates | USA Map Puzzle HD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geostates/id554504921/reviews) | **[3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usa-map-puzzle-hd/id979110590/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **54.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 18 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [MmpApps Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/400209427) | [Gloding Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/780228385) |

## What reviewers say

### GeoStates

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geostates/id554504921)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### USA Map Puzzle HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usa-map-puzzle-hd/id979110590)

Learn U.S. geography by assembling a puzzle of the 50 states. Touch and drag pieces to their correct positions, with names displayed and read aloud. Track your fastest completion times to improve your skills.

**Highlights:** 50 state-shaped puzzle pieces, Learn state positions and names, Name displayed and read aloud, One-finger touch controls, Fastest completion time tracking

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GeoStates free?

GeoStates is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is USA Map Puzzle HD free?

USA Map Puzzle HD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GeoStates or USA Map Puzzle HD?

USA Map Puzzle HD is rated higher. GeoStates averages 3.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while USA Map Puzzle HD averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do GeoStates or USA Map Puzzle HD have ads?

USA Map Puzzle HD shows ads; GeoStates does not.

### Which is updated more often, GeoStates or USA Map Puzzle HD?

GeoStates ships an update every 2 months, and USA Map Puzzle HD every 2 weeks. Most recently, GeoStates was updated on September 18, 2026 and USA Map Puzzle HD on September 14, 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.*