# SHOT2048 — Fire Numbers. Build 2048.

> Puzzle shooter merging numbered blocks to reach 2048. (iPhone/iPad app by PROPE.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot2048/id1594889891 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [PROPE](https://appshunter.io/developer/317081659)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Casual, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 145 App Store ratings · 79 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 122 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2021-12-17
- Data updated: 2026-09-05
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot2048/id1594889891/reviews.md

## What is SHOT2048?

Shoot numbers, merge them, and reach 2048!
In this fast-paced puzzle shooter, your mission is clear—combine matching blocks to create the number 2048. With sharp aim and clever strategy, you’ll clear space, trigger combos, and build your way to victory.

◆ How to Play
Fire blocks with the same number to merge them into bigger values

Each merge brings you closer to the goal of 2048

Keep the board under control and see how far you can go

◆ Key Features
A unique blend of number puzzles and shooting mechanics

Satisfying chain reactions and fast-paced gameplay

Retro-inspired visuals with smooth animations

Can you reach 2048 before the board fills up?
Take the challenge and test your merging skills!

## Key features

- Shoot and merge numbered blocks
- Reach the 2048 goal
- Trigger satisfying chain reactions
- Fast-paced puzzle gameplay
- Retro-inspired visuals

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ADS | $5.99 | one-time |
| +5 Continue | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of SHOT2048?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- ✨ Addictive gameplay
- 💡 Innovative 2048 twist
- 👍 Simple and intuitive controls
- 🎵 Enjoyable background music
- 🚀 Satisfying combos and chains
- 🧠 Strategic depth
- 🔄 High replayability
- 🤩 Fun and engaging

**Cons**

- 😠 Overwhelming ads
- 🐌 Lag and performance issues
- 🧱 Frustrating physics changes
- ⏳ Invisible countdown timer
- 😵 Unclear game over conditions
- 💸 Steep ad removal price
- 📉 Decreased fun factor
- 🤔 Unbalanced luck vs. strategy

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game over after modal pop-up
- Game freezes after tapping continue
- Game crashes on launch
- Dice disappear during frozen screen
- Ad playback issues causing freezes
- Countdown timer not working properly
- Physics manipulated to prevent connections
- Game over during ad playback
- Game becomes unplayable due to ads
- App force closes on iPhone SE2

**Most requested features**

- Option to disable 'Congratulations' notifications
- Option to disable pop-ups for higher score dice
- Add landscape mode for iPad
- More music options
- Add achievements
- Improve UI polish
- Add more strategy beyond matching numbers
- Option to disable modal pop-ups after 2048 completion
- Clarify game over conditions
- Reduce ad frequency or offer a more reasonably priced ad-free version

## Recent user reviews (10 of 79)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot2048/id1594889891/reviews.md

### 4/5 — High replay-ability but new physics are frustrating

*2025-05-07*

The game has evolved over time which increases the replay ability quite a bit.  Each nuance creates a very different experience.  However, the latest change to the physics kills the strategic use of momentum.  In the old version, you were incentivized to keep balls moving and bouncing to create space and up your score. Now it’s like the balls are weighted down, they just stick and won’t budge. 

The countdown timer is a gift and curse as well. Again, it’s a clever add-in that gives a new dimension to the game. But it keeps counting at every 2048+ increment. You’re effectively punished for combos, because the countdown keeps going as the tally is shown and you click next. 2-3 combos, and the countdown expires.

Fun game, and I play through the frustration, but the fun factor has diminished a bit.

### 3/5 — me when i insider trade in balan wonderworld

*2025-04-09, version 1.0.25*

its a very not bad game naka-san...uhh...better than the slop voodoo or ketchapp put out at least...yeah that doesnt say much
it's a fine game and very little else (thats probably good for hypercasual gaming tho)

### 2/5 — 直感に反する挙動や操作感の悪さ、改善希望

*2025-02-10*

2025年2月のアップデート後、2048達成時のモーダル表示を閉じた直後にゲームオーバー判定が発生するとそのままretryになることが何回かありました。モーダル後の硬直が短く調整された影響な気がします……。

デッドゾーン内にダイスがある状態で2048を達成すると演出の表示後の硬直明けにゲームオーバー判定になる。この演出の仕様のため、ダイスが大きくなった中盤以降は頻繁に硬直が発生する。
ダイスの跳ね返りや転がりは物理演算の神に委ねられていて、ハイスコアは戦略性や操作テクニック以上に運が絡む。これ自体はいいんだけど、前述の仕様と組み合わさると、ゲーム側がプレイヤーに制約を課して理不尽なゲームオーバーにさせられているような気分になってしまう。
プレイヤーに有利なバグもあるようで、ランキングの信頼性が損なわれているので、ハイスコアを狙うのはほどほどに。まともなランキングではないと思った方がいいので、コンティニューの課金は推奨しません。

### 1/5 — ゴミ

*2024-10-13*

2048以上で出るメッセージが出るたび、操作できなくなって失敗を誘発する。最悪のUIデザイン！イライラしかしない。
買って損した、削除して二度とDLしない。

### 1/5 — Simple/fun but needs attention

*2023-10-29*

This is a simple fun game. But it has a major flaw. 

I wish the developer would add an option to disable pop ups that display higher score dice scoring points. These cause me to have to tap ok and it causes most of my loses as im playing and i get a pop up and cant tend to dice over the line. If they changed this I would rate 5 stars. 

For reference I am a paid customer.

### 4/5 — Almost like a coin pusher

*2023-08-25, version 1.0.10*

A pretty fun version of 2048 but with physics and launching numbers

### 5/5 — Legitimately Fun

*2023-07-29, version 1.0.10*

I found out about this game through the YouTube channel FTCR. In their Sonic Frontiers LP they discussed Yuji Naka’s various game projects including the mobile game developer Prope. They half jokingly fawned over Shot 2048 in particular which got me to check it out. It’s legitimately very fun. My only criticisms are the App Store description having broken English making it feel like you’re not installing something legit and also the amount of ads that pop up.

### 2/5 — It’s fine, but there are some issues

*2022-08-02, version 1.0.10*

The game is moderately addictive, but there are a lot of problems.

Whenever your dice falls out of bounds, there’s an invisible countdown and you have to get the die back above the line before time runs out. WHY IS THE COUNTDOWN INVISIBLE? You’re just left with some abstract time limit which sometimes doesn’t even work properly. It’s very frustrating.

The second major issue is that the physics can not only be quite inaccurate, but the physics appears to have been manipulated to keep like die from connecting when a session has gone on for a while. This is quite easy to code, and I’ve played long enough now that I’ve seen die lose momentum and not connect when it gets close to a match enough times that I don’t think this is a coincidence.

And lastly the presentation is very poor. The graphics and overall polish is not pleasing, the UI is barebones at best, and the music is weird.

This could be a good game, but right now it needs some work, and the physics need to be improved and not manipulated to force you to watch more ads or spend money.

### 5/5 — 本当に凄いゲーム

*2022-07-12*

一回一回の操作と結果の関わりが分かりやすく、小さな結果の積み重ねがゲーム全体の結果に統合されるつくりになっている。
お手本のようなゲーム

### 4/5 — Fun game. I only have one complaint.

*2022-07-03*

I wish you could throw the dice at an angle instead of just straight.
I like the game though, and the music is really nice.

## Frequently asked questions about SHOT2048

### What is SHOT2048?

SHOT2048 is a puzzle shooter game where players shoot numbered blocks to merge matching numbers. The primary goal is to combine blocks to reach the number 2048 and prevent the board from filling up.

### How do you play SHOT2048?

To play, you fire blocks with specific numbers. When blocks with the same number collide, they merge into a single block with a higher value. The objective is to strategically merge blocks to reach 2048.

### Is SHOT2048 free to play?

Yes, the game is free to download and play. It includes ads and offers in-app purchases, allowing players to enhance their experience or progress faster.

### What makes SHOT2048 unique?

This game offers a unique blend of number puzzle mechanics with a shooting element. It features satisfying chain reactions, fast-paced gameplay, and retro-inspired visuals, setting it apart from traditional 2048 games.

### What is the main goal in SHOT2048?

The main goal is to strategically merge numbered blocks by shooting them to reach the target number of 2048. Players must also manage the board space to avoid it filling up completely.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.30 — 2025-11-27

Bug fix.

### 1.0.29 — 2025-07-30

Bug fix.

### 1.0.28 — 2025-07-24

Bug fix.

### 1.0.25 — 2025-03-03

Bug fix.

### 1.0.24 — 2025-02-26

Bug fix.

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