# 2048 :) — Fun and relaxing puzzle game

> Tile-merging puzzle game with single and multiplayer modes. (iPhone/iPad app by Chaohsien Lee.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2048/id864653361 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Chaohsien Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/438073768)
- Category: Games, Lifestyle, Puzzle, Word
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 1,349 App Store ratings · 114 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 49 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany), Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2014-04-27
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2048/id864653361/reviews.md

## What is 2048?

- Swipe to move all tiles. When two tiles with the same number touch, they merge into one.

- Tired of always playing 2048 game alone? We featured multiplayer mode from Game Center, you can now invite your friend to play 2048 together with you. Playing in this mode is so much fun!

- Get to the 2048 tile, and reach a high score!

- Get to the 2048 tile, and reach a shortest move!

- 5 difficulties are available: 256, 512, 1024, 2048, 4096

- Multiplayer game mode
Auto match and Invite your friend.

- Challenge mode
132 challenge levels.

- Obstacle mode
Added x2, /2, and a X for Obstacle which make this game so fun and having more challenges.

- Support Game Center, added Highest Score and Shortest Move for each difficulties.
27 Achievements added.
Reach higher number tile, higher score and more multiplayer win to unlock more achievements.

- Auto game save
Game is auto saved in every move you make and every multiplayer game you enter, and auto restored after match.

- IAPP to support in game purchase
Some of player is requested to remove in game Ads, you can do this now. And if you like our 2048 app, you can also support us by buying this item.

- Classic game mode
Reach as higher number tile as you can. And beat you best score as possible as you can.


We'd always loved to see any reviews you make for us. Each reviews are always making this App become better. 

Thank you.

## Key features

- Swipe to merge tiles
- Multiplayer mode via Game Center
- Multiple difficulty levels
- Challenge and obstacle modes
- High score and shortest move tracking
- Auto-save functionality
- Achievements

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DisableAds | $0.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #146 in Top Free · Word (US App Store)

## What do users think of 2048?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Fun and relaxing game
- 🧠 Challenging brain exercise
- 🕰️ Great time killer
- 🎮 Addictive gameplay
- 💻 Works well on Apple Watch

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔍 Lack of leaderboard or score tracking
- 🔧 Limited game modes or customization
- 📺 Intrusive ads
- 🔁 Inability to continue previous game

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Leaderboard not working properly
- Game resets progress after closing
- Apple Watch version has performance issues
- No-Ads purchase doesn't work as expected

**Most requested features**

- Add a back/undo button
- Implement global leaderboards
- Introduce new game modes
- Improve Apple Watch integration
- Add more visual themes and customization

## Recent user reviews (10 of 114)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2048/id864653361/reviews.md

### 4/5 — It’s fine I guess

*2026-06-30*

I don’t really have much to say about this game, u have to make a number but the way they make you do it is so confusing

### 5/5 — Y

*2026-06-18, version 15.26.1*

Why many ads? And why I have to pay for them to be removed.

### 4/5 — Watch support

*2026-06-18, version 15.26.1*

All works great. Though no way to see watch high scores….

### 5/5 — Get this!

*2026-06-15, version 15.26.1*

Awesome game, highly recommended!

### 4/5 — Review

*2026-05-01*

Recently, I’ve been playing this game, and it’s really nice and relaxing when I’m stressed out and full of anxiety. I definitely recommend and it’s free so that’s a plus!

### 4/5 — Apple Watch

*2026-03-13*

Please introduce a high score display for the Apple Watch

### 5/5 — 재밌어요!

*2026-02-02*

깔끔하고 재밌어요 
한번 깔아보면 좋을 것 같네요

### 3/5 — It could be better

*2025-12-15*

I have 20 points from the challenge area but I can’t see a leaderboard

### 5/5 — My favourite game

*2025-09-28, version 3.18.2*

I think I have been playing this game since approximately 2014 on and off. Simple and addictive😬🙄😯

### 1/5 — 2048+ and 2048:) different games

*2025-04-13, version 3.18.2*

So basically bad

## Frequently asked questions about 2048

### What is this app?

This app is a tile-merging puzzle game where you swipe to move tiles. When two tiles with the same number touch, they merge into one. The goal is to reach the 2048 tile and achieve a high score.

### What are the different game modes available?

The app features a classic game mode, a challenge mode with 132 levels, an obstacle mode with special tiles like x2 and /2, and a multiplayer mode where you can play with friends or be auto-matched.

### Is this app free to play?

Yes, the app is free to play. It also offers in-app purchases, which can be used to remove ads and support the developers. These purchases are optional.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The app supports Game Center, which is typically available on iOS devices. It also features auto-save and auto-restore functionality for game progress.

### How do I play with friends?

You can invite your friends to play the multiplayer mode via Game Center. The game also offers an auto-match option to find other players to compete against.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 15.26.1 — 2026-02-22

- Adapted latest iOS changes.
- Enhanced display performance.
- Enhanced display on Apple Watch

### 3.18.2 — 2024-11-03

- Fixed UI display issue on Apple Watch devices

### 3.18.1 — 2024-10-28

- adapted latest iOS changes

### 3.17.1 — 2024-01-03

- bug fixes
- adapt the latest iOS changes

### 3.16.2 — 2023-02-12

- bug fix

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