# CHINA MAP STACK vs I Like ABC

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CHINA MAP STACK at none against I Like ABC's 1. I Like ABC's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (90 vs 3). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. I Like ABC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CHINA MAP STACK asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for CHINA MAP STACK against 4.6 for I Like ABC. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: I Like ABC has 90 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

CHINA MAP STACK ships an update every 8 months, I Like ABC every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CHINA MAP STACK | I Like ABC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/china-map-stack/id6446427047/reviews)** | [4.6 (90 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-like-abc/id6478535542/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **90** |
| Positive reviews | — | 92.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 150 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [YUUTA TAKI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1360634665) | [Tim Kretz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1042055305) |

## What reviewers say

### CHINA MAP STACK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/china-map-stack/id6446427047)

A physics puzzle game where players stack Chinese states, with an option to play with Japanese maps. It features colorful graphics and simple one-finger controls.

**Highlights:** Physics puzzle gameplay, Stack Chinese states, Play with Japanese maps, Colorful states, One-finger control, Free to play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### I Like ABC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-like-abc/id6478535542)

Merge letters to progress through the alphabet in this addictive puzzle game. Inspired by popular merge mechanics, it offers strategic gameplay with satisfying chain reactions and an endless mode to challenge your high score.

**Highlights:** Alphabet letter merging, Strategic dropping mechanics, Satisfying chain reactions, Endless mode, Number merging and math challenges, Relaxing yet strategic gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CHINA MAP STACK free?

CHINA MAP STACK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is I Like ABC free?

I Like ABC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CHINA MAP STACK or I Like ABC?

CHINA MAP STACK is rated higher. CHINA MAP STACK averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while I Like ABC averages 4.6 from 90 ratings.

### Do CHINA MAP STACK or I Like ABC have ads?

Both CHINA MAP STACK and I Like ABC show ads.

### Which is updated more often, CHINA MAP STACK or I Like ABC?

CHINA MAP STACK ships an update every 8 months, and I Like ABC every 6 weeks. Most recently, CHINA MAP STACK was updated on September 8, 2026 and I Like ABC on September 23, 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.*