# 2048 vs No Ads 2048

The clearest difference is rating: No Ads 2048 at 4.8 against 2048's 4.2. No Ads 2048 also leads on ratings volume (541 vs 15) and review sentiment (93% vs 80%). 2048's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. No Ads 2048 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. 2048 asks for nothing beyond the download.

No Ads 2048 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: No Ads 2048 has 541 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of 2048's written reviews are positive against 93% of No Ads 2048's.

## The numbers

| Metric | 2048 | No Ads 2048 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2048-2016/id1121581553/reviews) | **[4.8 (541 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/no-ads-2048/id6465691202/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **541** |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **93.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [祥祎 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071522659) | [Talking Chicken Friend](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500965951) |

## 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


### No Ads 2048

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/no-ads-2048/id6465691202)

Experience the classic 2048 puzzle game with multiple board sizes and unique modes. Enjoy uninterrupted gameplay with no advertisements. Save your progress and undo moves to refine your strategy.

**Highlights:** Ad-free gameplay, Multiple board sizes (3x3, 4x4, 5x5), Undo move functionality, Special game modes (Spawn 32, Spawn 128), Completely free to play

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Espresso | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Americano | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cappuccino | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large Latte | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ No ads
- 👍 Classic 2048 gameplay
- 📱 Smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Well designed
- 🎮 Multiple game modes

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❓ Confusing for new players
- 😠 Game feels rigged

**Requested features**

- Explanation of how to play for new users
- Control over row pushes when all squares are at three
- Replay review function to see how numbers combined
- Setting to control spawn rate
- Finalize move of the board when finger is lifted


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 2048 free?

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

### Is No Ads 2048 free?

No Ads 2048 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 2048 or No Ads 2048?

No Ads 2048 is rated higher. 2048 averages 4.2 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while No Ads 2048 averages 4.8 from 541 ratings.

### Do 2048 or No Ads 2048 have ads?

Neither 2048 nor No Ads 2048 shows ads.

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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.*