# CHINA MAP STACK vs Country Balls

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CHINA MAP STACK at none against Country Balls's 1. CHINA MAP STACK also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Country Balls's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 5) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 8 months). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Country Balls 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 — 4.8 for CHINA MAP STACK against 4.8 for Country Balls. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Country Balls has 1.6K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

CHINA MAP STACK ships an update every 8 months, Country Balls every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CHINA MAP STACK | Country Balls |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/china-map-stack/id6446427047/reviews)** | [4.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/country-balls-world-connect/id6479748402/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 63.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 150 MB | 247 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [YUUTA TAKI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1360634665) | [MAD PIXEL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581972745) |

## 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


### Country Balls

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/country-balls-world-connect/id6479748402)

An idle game focused on geography and relaxation. Connect countryballs to discover different countries and enjoy a peaceful, humorous experience. Evolve your countryballs and unwind from daily stress.

**Highlights:** Idle Gameplay, Geo Discovery, Connect Countries, Countryball Evolution, Learn Geography, Relaxing Experience

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ADS FREE | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🙂 Calming experience
- 💯 Best game ever

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Too many ads
- 😕 Ads disrupt gameplay
- 🤔 Incorrect map details

**Reported bugs**

- Serbia has Sierra Leone flag
- Half of Indonesia is missing
- Oceania is not present

**Requested features**

- Add more countries (e.g. Russia, Canada, Australia)
- Fix map issues (e.g. Serbia flag, missing regions)
- Reduce ad frequency


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CHINA MAP STACK free?

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

### Is Country Balls free?

Country Balls is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CHINA MAP STACK or Country Balls?

CHINA MAP STACK is rated higher. CHINA MAP STACK averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Country Balls averages 4.8 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do CHINA MAP STACK or Country Balls have ads?

Both CHINA MAP STACK and Country Balls show ads.

### Which is updated more often, CHINA MAP STACK or Country Balls?

CHINA MAP STACK ships an update every 8 months, and Country Balls every 3 months. Most recently, CHINA MAP STACK was updated on October 24, 2026 and Country Balls on October 24, 2026.

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