Comparison

4096 Classic Puzzle! vs 2048 Hack Play

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

4096 Classic Puzzle!

This is an extended version of the popular 2048 puzzle game, challenging players to reach a 4096 tile. It offers single-player challenges and real-time multiplayer modes, with automatic game saving and leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Reach 4096 tile
  • Swipe to merge numbers
  • Challenges mode
  • Real-time multiplayer
  • Automatic game saving
  • Leaderboards and score sharing
Features
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2048 IS TOO EASY FOR YOU? CAN YOU BEAT 4096 GOAL? The hugely popular 2048 game is now available for 4096 version! Are you the champion of 2048? It's time to challenge your brain with 4096 GOAL! 4096 is one of the best of its kind, pure joy! It's definitely the perfect puzzle game for 2048 lovers. Quite difficult after tile 2048, which makes it so addictive and challenging. Be motivated and inspired by Gabriele Cirulli, 4096 - the 2048 extended version will keep you relaxed and carefree anywhere, anytime. Some studies show that playing against yourself and beating your records makes you feel rapture that gives moments of unrepeatable happiness. Don’t forget to challenge yourself with the CHALLENGES MODE. You can also compete with your friends in the MULTIPLAYER MODE with real-time. Your games will automatically be stored on your device, so you don't have to worry about losing your current game! Just enjoy playing and have fun! HOW TO PLAY - Join the numbers and get to the 4096 tile! - Just simply swipe into 4 directions to move all tiles. When two tiles with the same number touch, they merge into one. - Your mission is not only to merge numbers to create a bigger one but also to avoid blockade! - Get to the 4096 tile, and reach your best high score everyday! 4096 CLASSIC PUZZLE! FEATURES: - Exemplar look and feel to comfort your eyes - Easy to play - Challenges mode - Multiplayer mode - Game is automatically saved - Facebook Login to sync progress and see Friends Ranking - Leaderboards access - Share your best score with friends via Email, Message, Facebook… - Keep playing for High-score after collected 4096 tile - Frequent game improvements based on your feedback - Remove Ads & Restore In-App service

About

2048 Hack Play

Experience a faster-paced version of the popular 2048 puzzle game. Merge tiles with the same numbers to reach higher values, aiming for the 2048 tile and beyond. Enjoy smooth gameplay with features like undo and detailed statistics.

Highlights
  • Accelerated tile merging (2+2=512)
  • Swipe to move tiles
  • Undo last move
  • Detailed statistics
  • High-resolution graphics
  • Personal best scores
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Hack Play speeds play through the 2048 game created by Gabriele Cirulli. Now… 2+2 = 512! Join the numbers to reach the 2048 tile and beyond. Simply swipe to move the tiles. When two tiles with the same number touch, they merge into one. Reach the 2048 tile and keep playing to reach the 4092 and even higher value tiles! Elegantly designed with undo, detailed statistics, silky-smooth play and key features including: • Swipe anywhere to move tiles • Tap undo to reverse a swipe • Beautiful high-resolution graphics • Large, easy to read board • Detailed statistics • Personal best scores • Sounds with on/off switch • Available for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch • Official version of the original puzzle game • Free to play Published by the team responsible for award winning apps including Letterpress and Solebon Solitaire. This game is available for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices. For support and answers to frequently asked questions, head over to http://www.2048original.com/support.html.

Screenshots

4096 Classic Puzzle!4 screens
2048 Hack Play4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 2048 Hack Play at none against 4096 Classic Puzzle!'s 1. 2048 Hack Play also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (56% vs 42%). 4096 Classic Puzzle!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. 4096 Classic Puzzle! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 2048 Hack Play asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

2048 Hack Play holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 2048 Hack Play has 183 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of 4096 Classic Puzzle!'s written reviews are positive against 56% of 2048 Hack Play's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
4096 Classic Puzzle! versus 2048 Hack Play: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter4096 Classic Puzzle!2048 Hack Play
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (24 ratings)4.6 (183 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.1% of reviews55.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings24183 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAthena StudioSolebon LLC

Customer experience

4096 Classic Puzzle!

All ratings24 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive42.1%
Neutral21.1%
Negative36.8%

2048 Hack Play

All ratings183 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral6.0%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative44.4%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

4096 Classic Puzzle!

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
None

2048 Hack Play

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 4096 Classic Puzzle! free?
4096 Classic Puzzle! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 2048 Hack Play free?
2048 Hack Play is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 4096 Classic Puzzle! or 2048 Hack Play?
2048 Hack Play is rated higher. 4096 Classic Puzzle! averages 4.3 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while 2048 Hack Play averages 4.6 from 183 ratings.
Do 4096 Classic Puzzle! or 2048 Hack Play have ads?
2048 Hack Play shows ads; 4096 Classic Puzzle! does not.

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