Stack the States®
Stack the States® is made and published by Dan Russell-Pinson. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Dan Russell-Pinson. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Dan Russell-Pinson and are shown as published on Google Play.
AppBrain's verdict
EstablishedLoved by users- Rating on Google Play
- 4.73
- 1,295 ratings
- Installs
- 140 thousand
- Last updated
- October 28, 2025
- Ads
- No ads
- Size
- 44.5 MB
Stack the States® has 140 thousand installs. Users love it: 4.7 stars from 1,295 ratings.
Summary
Stack the States transforms United States geography into hands-on learning with interactive stacking, a map-focused progression, and five games in one. It combines state capitals, shapes, and flags into engaging play, backed by a personalized 50-state map and a realistic physics engine. With a strong education ranking presence across markets, the app continues to reach learners worldwide, as reflected in 100,000+ total downloads and 300 in the last 30 days.
Pros & Cons
- Five games in one keeps learning varied and engaging
- Personalized map tracks state collection progress
- Interactive physics-based gameplay enhances hands-on learning
- Privacy-focused design with no ads or in-app purchases
- Less emphasis on traditional geography quizzes compared to some competitors that focus on quiz-driven maps.
User feedback
Ratings and reviews on Google PlayComments on Stack the States® for Android
Google Play Rating history and histogram
Store listing
By Dan Russell-Pinson, from Google Play“Stack the States makes learning about the 50 states fun!”
Description by Dan Russell-Pinson Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
As you learn state capitals, shapes, geographic locations, 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 random 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 four free bonus games: Map It, Pile Up, Puzzler and Capital Drop. Four games in one!
HAVE FUN LEARNING ALL ABOUT THE 50 STATES:
- Capitals
- State shapes
- Abbreviations
- Bordering states
- Location on the map
- Nicknames
- Flags
...and more!
FEATURES:
- Hundreds of unique questions
- Interactive map and 50 state flash cards
- Choose any of the 50 friendly-looking states as your avatar
- Create up to six player profiles
- Collect all 50 states and track your progress on a personalized map
- Earn FREE bonus games: Map It, Pile Up, Puzzler and Capital Drop
- High resolution pictures of famous US landmarks
- All games are powered by a realistic physics engine
- Fun sound effects and music
FIVE GAMES IN ONE:
STACK THE STATES: Build tall piles with states and try to reach the checkered line.
MAP IT: Tap the location of the selected state on the map. Try to complete the whole country.
PILE UP: The states are piling up! Tap them quickly to get rid of them before they pile too high.
PUZZLER: Sit back and relax as you slide the states around and put them together like a jigsaw puzzle.
CAPITAL DROP: Match states with their capitals in this fast-paced bonus game. Don't let a state fall!
Stack the States® is an educational app for all ages that's actually FUN to play. Try it now and enjoy five games for the price of one!
PRIVACY DISCLOSURE
Stack the States®:
- 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 other apps by Dan Russell-Pinson.
Recent changes:
Misc. bug fixes.
Safety and technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Ads
- No ads
- Price
- $2.99
- Libraries
- 2
- App size
- 44.5 MB
- Needs Android
- 5.1+
- Content rating
- Everyone
Technologies used by Stack the States®
Releases
Updates seen on Google Play- Version
- 3.2
- Launched
- September 2013
Alternatives
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Installs
Tracked by AppBrain- Last 30 days
- 300
- Play install range
- 100+ thousand
- Launched
- September 2013
Installs over time
Stack the States® has been installed 140 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it has been installed 300 times.
Rankings
Google Play top chartsGoogle Play Rankings for Stack the States®
About the app and developer
About Stack the States®
Stack the States® is an education app developed by Dan Russell-Pinson.
How many times has Stack the States® been installed?
Stack the States® has been installed 140 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 300 times.
What is the rating of Stack the States®?
Stack the States® is rated 4.73 out of 5 stars, based on 1.3 thousand ratings.
Is Stack the States® free?
Stack the States® costs $2.99. The app size is 44.46 MB. The latest version available is 3.2. The last update was on October 28, 2025.
What are the requirements for Stack the States®?
Stack the States® requires Android 5.1+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since September 2013.
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