# 2048 vs 2048 Bricks

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 2048 at 80% against 2048 Bricks's 44%. 2048 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). 2048 Bricks's advantage is ratings volume (5.8K vs 15) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 2048 Bricks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 2048 asks for nothing beyond the download.

2048 Bricks holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 2048 Bricks has 5.8K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of 2048's written reviews are positive against 44% of 2048 Bricks's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | 2048 | 2048 Bricks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2048-2016/id1121581553/reviews) | **[4.5 (5.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2048-bricks/id1299745483/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **5.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 44.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 231 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [祥祎 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071522659) | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) |

## What reviewers say

### 2048

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2048-2016/id1121581553)

Slide numbered tiles on a grid to merge them and reach the 2048 tile. Aim for the highest score possible in this addictive puzzle game.

**Highlights:** Swipe to move tiles, Merge identical tiles, Reach the 2048 tile, Achieve high scores, Simple gameplay

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### 2048 Bricks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2048-bricks/id1299745483)

Experience the classic 2048 puzzle with a fresh, addictive twist. Drop numbered bricks and merge identical ones to reach higher scores and unlock new challenges. Test your strategic thinking and see how high you can go.

**Highlights:** Drop and merge numbered bricks, Classic 2048 gameplay, Addictive new twist, Achieve high scores, Unlock higher tiles

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun and challenging
- 💡 Interesting twist on 2048
- 🕹 Great time-passer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent glitches and freezes
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 💸 Excessive ads even after paid upgrade
- 🤯 Ads interrupt gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Bricks not merging correctly
- Game crashing on launch
- Unresponsive controls
- Ads covering gameplay

**Requested features**

- Pause button that actually pauses the game
- Ability to disable haptic feedback
- High score leaderboard
- Reward combos and chains
- Customizable game modes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 2048 free?

2048 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is 2048 Bricks free?

2048 Bricks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 2048 or 2048 Bricks?

2048 Bricks is rated higher. 2048 averages 4.2 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while 2048 Bricks averages 4.5 from 5.8K ratings.

### Do 2048 or 2048 Bricks have ads?

2048 Bricks shows ads; 2048 does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*