Comparison

Marble Math Multiplication vs Stack the States® 2

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

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About

Marble Math Multiplication

Practice multiplication skills by navigating a marble through challenging mazes. Solve problems, collect numbers, and earn bonuses while avoiding obstacles. Customize practice to focus on specific times tables.

Highlights
  • Maze navigation gameplay
  • Multiplication problem solving
  • Collect numbers and bonuses
  • Avoid in-game obstacles
  • Replay incorrect answers
  • Customize specific times tables
Features
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Solve multiplication problems by collecting numbers as you move your marble through a series of fun mazes. ________________________________ REVIEWERS SAY... "Marble Math Multiplication offers all the great gameplay of Marble Math and Marble Math Junior and the flexibility to customize times tables for specific practice." - Kindertown ________________________________ FUN MATH PRACTICE: Earn new marbles and collect bonuses while practicing multiplication in pursuit of a high score. But watch out math whizzes! You’ll need to be focused and nimble to avoid the obstacles in your path. WRONG ANSWER? NO PROBLEM: Marble Math Multiplication gives you the option to replay the question or show the correct answer, before moving on to the next problem. CUSTOMIZE FOR SPECIFIC TIMES TABLES PRACTICE: Customize gameplay to concentrate on specific times tables from 1 to 12 Thanks for playing Marble Math Multiplication! ________________________________ MORE MATH: The award-winning Marble Math Junior and Marble Math are also available for iPhone and iPad to practice a wide range of Common Core math concepts. ________________________________ MADE BY EDUCATIONAL GAME DESIGNERS We're a small team of educational game designers who care deeply about crafting fun learning experiences for kids. We include kids, parents and teachers in our game development and testing to make sure our apps are exceptional tools that kids want to use again and again. ________________________________ Website: www.artgigapps.com Follow us: twitter.com/artgigapps Like us: Facebook.com/artgigapps Please reach out: hello@artgigapps.com ________________________________ PRIVACY We hold your privacy and the privacy of your child in the highest regard and we do not collect or share any personal information. Read our complete privacy policy at artgigapps.com. Marble Math Multiplication has no in-app purchases or third party advertising.

About

Stack the States® 2

Learn US geography by stacking animated states to win levels. Collect all 50 states to unlock bonus games and explore an interactive 3D map with detailed information about capitals, cities, and landmarks. Designed for fun and educational play for all ages.

Highlights
  • Interactive 3D map
  • Learn state capitals, cities, shapes, landmarks, and flags
  • Collect all 50 states
  • Unlock bonus games (Map It, Connect 2, Capital Tap)
  • Voice mode for independent play
  • Hundreds of unique questions
  • Multiple player profiles
Features
Currently charting
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Watch the states come to life as you learn US geography! Stack the States® is back and better than ever with new question types, new bonus games, voice mode, 3D graphics and a detailed interactive map! As you learn state capitals, cities, shapes, landmarks, flags and more, you can actually touch, move and drop the animated states anywhere on the screen. Carefully build a stack of states that reaches the checkered line to win each level. You earn a new state for every successfully completed level. All of your states appear on your own personalized map of the United States. Try to collect all 50! As you earn more states, you begin to unlock the free bonus games: Map It, Connect 2 and Capital Tap. Four games in one! What’s new in Stack the States® 2: - New question types - New bonus games: Connect 2 and Capital Tap - New voice mode that helps non-readers play independently - Brand new interactive map featuring major cities and a 3D elevation view of each state - Beautiful 3D graphics - 10 different 3D scenes depicting various locations in the US - 3D models of over 90 US landmarks Plus, all the great features that you loved from the original Stack the States®: - 50 flash cards — one for each state - Hundreds of unique questions - Up to six player profiles - A personalized map of the US - Fun sound effects and music - Works on both iPhone and iPad - a universal app Stack the States® 2 is an educational app for all ages that's actually FUN to play. Try it now and enjoy four games for the price of one! PRIVACY DISCLOSURE Stack the States® 2: - 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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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Marble Math Multiplication at Free against Stack the States® 2's $2.99. Marble Math Multiplication also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months) and review sentiment (95% vs 86%). Stack the States® 2's advantage is chart position (#53 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Marble Math Multiplication is free to download; Stack the States® 2 costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Marble Math Multiplication holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 956 and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of Marble Math Multiplication's written reviews are positive against 86% of Stack the States® 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Marble Math Multiplication ships an update every 2 months, Stack the States® 2 every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Marble Math Multiplication versus Stack the States® 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarble Math MultiplicationStack the States® 2
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.7 (956 ratings) — better4.5 (1.1K ratings)
Positive reviews94.7% of reviews — better86.1% of reviews
Number of ratings9561.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#53 — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB140 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArtgig StudioFreecloud Design, Inc.

Customer experience

Marble Math Multiplication

All ratings912 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral3.9%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive94.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.3%

Stack the States® 2

All ratings1,135 ratings
Positive87.3%
Neutral4.5%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews137 reviews
Positive86.1%
Neutral7.3%
Negative6.6%

Bugs and requests

Marble Math Multiplication

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional crashes or freezes
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • More difficulty levels
  • Additional math operations
  • Customizable settings for different age groups

Stack the States® 2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Marble Math Multiplication

No in-app purchases

None

Stack the States® 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Marble Math Multiplication free?
Marble Math Multiplication is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stack the States® 2 free?
Stack the States® 2 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Marble Math Multiplication or Stack the States® 2?
Marble Math Multiplication is rated higher. Marble Math Multiplication averages 4.7 out of 5 from 956 ratings, while Stack the States® 2 averages 4.5 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Marble Math Multiplication or Stack the States® 2 have ads?
Neither Marble Math Multiplication nor Stack the States® 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Marble Math Multiplication or Stack the States® 2?
Marble Math Multiplication ships an update every 2 months, and Stack the States® 2 every 9 months. Most recently, Marble Math Multiplication was updated on September 29, 2026 and Stack the States® 2 on October 2, 2026.

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