Comparison

Giggle Math vs Play the States

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

Head to head
About

Giggle Math

This educational game makes practicing math skills fun and engaging for children. It uses a humorous approach with jokes to keep kids motivated as they improve their speed and accuracy with flashcards.

Highlights
  • Math flashcard practice
  • Funny and engaging gameplay
  • Streak and speed challenges
  • Parent-created educational tool
  • Focus on skill improvement
Features
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Math Flash Card Game with a Funny Twist! - Does your child's teacher recommend practicing math skills at home? - Want to supplement flash cards with something fun and engaging? - Kids feel proud as they beat their own streak & speed! - And who could resist giggling at a few fart jokes as we keep things fun? From one parent to another, please enjoy this free educational app with your children. TIP: Challenge your kids to beat their own streak and reward them with lots of attention when they do.

About

Play the States

Engage in a variety of fun games to learn US states, capitals, and geography. Features puzzle-solving, trivia, and reaction-based challenges for all ages. Track progress and unlock achievements while building geographic knowledge.

Highlights
  • Multiple game modes (puzzle, battle, trivia)
  • Drag and drop state puzzles
  • State trivia and fact challenges
  • Capitals matching game
  • Reaction-based delivery game
  • Progress tracking and achievements
  • Offline play
Features
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Learn US states, capitals, and geography like never before! Play the States makes learning fun and memorable. MULTIPLE WAYS TO PLAY Jump between puzzle-solving, state battles, and trivia challenges. There's something for every mood and skill level! PUZZLE GAMES Drag and drop all 50 states into their correct positions. Bring the USA to life piece by piece! Includes a special "drop" mode where you have to grab the states and place them before they land on spikes! BATTLE GAME Which state is larger? Which has more people? Which became a state first? Test your knowledge as states clash in 1v1 battles! TRIVIA CHALLENGE Answer questions about state capitals, landmarks, history, and fascinating facts. Carefully drop states onto a scale so that they don't fall off until the goal weight is reached. CAPITALS GAME Learn all 50 state capitals through hands-on interaction - pick the correct capital and drag it onto the displayed state. DELIVERY GAME Players must quickly tap on states as they appear on screen to drop packages onto them from a friendly drone. A fast-paced reaction game that tests speed, accuracy, and geographic recognition. STICK 'EM GAME Race against time to connect neighboring states in this fast-paced puzzle challenge. FREESTYLE Spawn your own states. Stack them or blast them? It's up to you! ACHIEVEMENTS & PROGRESS Unlock achievements as you master each game. Track your progress and celebrate your geographic victories! COLLECT GOLD CARDS Can you collect all 50 state cards and become a Play the States master? FAMILY FRIENDLY Kids and adults can play together, learn together, and compete in friendly challenges. DESIGNED FOR MOBILE Intuitive touch controls make it easy to drag, drop, and interact with states. Optimized for iPad but works on iPhone too! FEATURES • Beautiful, hand-crafted state graphics • Multiple difficulty levels • Achievement system with unlockable rewards • Progress tracking across all game modes • Offline play - no internet required • More mini-games to come - let us know what games you'd like to see! • Suitable for all ages - kids to adults EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS • Improves spatial reasoning • Enhances memory retention • Builds geographic literacy • Develops critical thinking skills PERFECT FOR: • K-12 students and homeschoolers • Teachers looking for classroom tools • Parents wanting educational screen time • Adults refreshing their US geography knowledge Turn screen time into learning time with Play the States! Privacy policy: https://studio7creative.co/play-the-states/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://studio7creative.co/play-the-states/eula.html

Screenshots

Giggle Math4 screens
Play the States4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Giggle Math at 5.0 against Play the States's 3.9. Giggle Math also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and review sentiment (100% vs 71%). Play the States's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model 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. Play the States sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Giggle Math asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Giggle Math holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Giggle Math's written reviews are positive against 71% of Play the States's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Giggle Math ships an update every 4 months, Play the States monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Giggle Math versus Play the States: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGiggle MathPlay the States
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (10 ratings) — better3.9 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better71.4% of reviews
Number of ratings1016 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.2 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size249 MB200 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrian FlahiveStudio 7 Creative

Customer experience

Giggle Math

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Play the States

All ratings14 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative21.4%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

In-app purchases

None

Giggle Math

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Play the States

One-time9
  • Capitals Game$0.99
  • Delivery Game$0.99
  • Battle Game$0.99
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  • Freestyle Game$0.99
  • Stick 'Em Game$0.99
  • Add up to 10 players$0.99
  • Trivia Game$1.99
  • Puzzle Game$2.99
  • All Games Forever Bundle$4.99

Questions

Is Giggle Math free?
Giggle Math is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Play the States free?
Play the States is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Giggle Math or Play the States?
Giggle Math is rated higher. Giggle Math averages 5.0 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Play the States averages 3.9 from 16 ratings.
Do Giggle Math or Play the States have ads?
Neither Giggle Math nor Play the States shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Giggle Math or Play the States?
Giggle Math ships an update every 4 months, and Play the States monthly. Most recently, Giggle Math was updated on October 11, 2026 and Play the States on October 24, 2026.

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