2048 (ad free) vs ExponenTile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
2048 (ad free)
Slide numbered tiles on a grid to merge them and reach the 2048 tile. Experience a classic puzzle game with simple swipe controls and satisfying merges.
- Swipe to move tiles
- Merge same numbered tiles
- Reach the 2048 tile
- Simple controls
- Classic puzzle gameplay
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Join the numbers and get to the 2048 tile! How to play: Use your finger swipe to move the tiles. When two tiles with the same number touch, they merge into one!
ExponenTile
A tile-matching puzzle game where players combine identical tiles to create larger ones. Strategize to achieve the highest score and compete with friends. Simple mechanics offer deep gameplay.
- Match tiles to create larger tiles
- Strategic gameplay
- High score sharing
- Master game mechanics
- Compete with friends
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The original ExponenTile. Match tiles to create larger tiles. The more tiles you match, the larger the resulting tile will be. Find the perfect strategy and master the game. Share your highscores with friends and see who can come out on top!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: 2048 (ad free) at daily against ExponenTile's every 3 weeks. 2048 (ad free) also leads on ratings volume (12 vs 3) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). ExponenTile's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 3.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ExponenTile holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 3 respectively.
2048 (ad free) ships an update daily, ExponenTile every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 2048 (ad free) | ExponenTile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (12 ratings) | 4.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zero Apps | Mike Bellika |
Customer experience
2048 (ad free)
ExponenTile
In-app purchases
2048 (ad free)
No in-app purchases
ExponenTile
No in-app purchases
