# 2048: Drop And Merge — Drop tiles to create 2048.

> Tile-dropping and merging puzzle game to reach 2048 and higher numbers. (iPhone/iPad app by Oleksandr Shchotkin.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2048-drop-and-merge/id1448133522 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Oleksandr Shchotkin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1101449649)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 44 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0.0 · 58 MB
- Languages: Russian, Ukrainian
- Released: 2019-02-05
- Data updated: 2026-07-07
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2048-drop-and-merge/id1448133522/reviews.md

## What is 2048?

2048: Drop And Merge is a game about placing and merging tiles with numbers. Despite the simplicity of the rules you will have to think a little (or maybe a lot) to win.

The game field consists of four columns with five cells each. Touch the empty cells to throw a tile in the column. Tiles will fall to the bottom or until they collide with other tiles. Tiles with two identical numbers will be merged into one tile with a double number. In 2048 game mode you can pick up the topmost tiles in the columns and move them to another column, but not more than one tile at a time. When you pick up the topmost tile, it moves to the tile dispenser and becomes the current tile along with the one that is there at that moment. When there are two current tiles in the dispenser, the lower tile will fall into the column you touch, and the upper tile into another column, if possible. In 2048+ mode, you cannot pick up the top tiles by touching them. In 2048+ mode, adjacent identical tiles will merge not only vertically, but also horizontally.
For placing tiles you will get bonuses. Use them to complete the goal of the game. To use the bonus, activate it by touching and tap the tile to apply. Brief description of bonuses:
- Division: use this bonus to divide the number on the tile by 2. If you apply this bonus to tile 2, it will be removed, since this is the tile with the minimum number.
- Pick Up: use this bonus to pick any tile up from the game field.
- Remove: Use this bonus to remove any tile from the game field.
The main goal of the game is to make tile with the number 2048. But of course, 2048 is not the maximum tile, you can try your hand and make 4096, 8192 and more. The game continues until there are free cells on the game field or available bonuses.

## Key features

- Drop and merge numbered tiles
- Reach 2048 and higher numbers
- Strategic tile placement
- Use special bonuses
- Multiple game modes
- Clear the game field

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Disable Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2048-drop-and-merge/id1448133522/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Beautiful game

*2022-06-26*

Really nicely designed game. Immediately hooked. However, I paid for ad-free via my iPad, but on my iPhone it’s still showing ads. Usually, I get the same privileges on all devices.

### 5/5 — Love this game !

*2019-06-05*

I like the graphics.

## Frequently asked questions about 2048

### What is the main goal of 2048: Drop And Merge?

The primary objective is to create a tile with the number 2048 by strategically dropping and merging numbered tiles. Players can also aim for higher numbers like 4096 and 8192.

### How does tile merging work in 2048: Drop And Merge?

Identical numbered tiles that collide will merge into a single tile with a doubled number. This applies vertically in the standard mode and both vertically and horizontally in the 2048+ mode.

### What are the bonuses available in 2048: Drop And Merge?

The game offers bonuses like 'Division' to halve a tile's number, 'Pick Up' to move any tile, and 'Remove' to delete a tile from the field. These are activated by touching the bonus and then tapping the desired tile.

### Can I play 2048: Drop And Merge offline?

The provided data does not specify offline play capabilities. However, many puzzle games of this nature can be played without an internet connection.

### Does 2048: Drop And Merge have ads?

Yes, this game contains advertisements. It is available for free with optional in-app purchases.

### What devices is 2048: Drop And Merge compatible with?

The app is supported on iPhone and iPad devices. It is rated for ages 4 and up.

### How often is 2048: Drop And Merge updated?

The latest version, 1.8, was released on August 24, 2022. The app was initially released on February 5, 2019.

### What makes 2048: Drop And Merge different from other 2048 games?

This version introduces unique gameplay mechanics like dropping tiles into columns, a tile dispenser for managing current tiles, and special bonuses that add strategic depth beyond basic merging.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8 — 2022-08-24

Minor bug fixes.

### 1.6.1 — 2021-07-22

Bug fixes.

### 1.6 — 2021-07-12

Added new game mode 2048+. Bug fixes.

### 1.0.1 — 2019-02-22

Bug fixes.

### 1.0 — 2019-02-04

No release notes.

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All apps by Oleksandr Shchotkin: https://appshunter.io/developer/1101449649

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