2248 vs 2048 Bricks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
2248
Connect and combine numbers in this addictive puzzle game. Slide numbers in any direction to link identical or doubled values, creating sums that are multiples of two. Aim for high scores by strategically merging numbers.
- Slide numbers in eight directions
- Link identical numbers
- Link numbers multiplied by 2
- Sum of linked numbers is a multiple of 2
- Score based on sum of linked numbers
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Rules are simple. ◉ Slide the number up, down, left, right, diagonal in any of the eight directions. ◉ Link two same numbers as a start. ◉ The next link number can be the same or can be multiplied by 2. ◉ The result is a multiple of 2 for all linked numbers sum. ◉ The score is the sum of all linked numbers. 2248 is Suit for all age and completely FREE to play!
2048 Bricks
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.
- Drop and merge numbered bricks
- Classic 2048 gameplay
- Addictive new twist
- Achieve high scores
- Unlock higher tiles
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The legend is back! Play the famous hit 2048 in a totally new addictive way! Drop the bricks down and merge similar numbers to get 2048 and higher tiles. What's your highest score?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: 2248 at 4.8 against 2048 Bricks's 4.5. 2248 also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 44%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. 2248 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and 2048 Bricks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
2248 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.8K and 5.8K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of 2248's written reviews are positive against 44% of 2048 Bricks's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 2248 | 2048 Bricks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (2.8K ratings) — better | 4.5 (5.8K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 59.0% of reviews — better | 44.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.8K | 5.8K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 112 MB | 231 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BIGDOG GAMES | Ketchapp |
Customer experience
2248
2048 Bricks
User reviews
2248
From 2.8K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 🧠 Challenges the mind
- ⭐ Excellent game overall
Room to improve
- 🚧 Frequent ads interrupting gameplay
- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 💰 Paid version doesn't remove ads as promised
2048 Bricks
From 5.8K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun and challenging
- 💡 Interesting twist on 2048
- 🕹 Great time-passer
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent glitches and freezes
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 💸 Excessive ads even after paid upgrade
- 🤯 Ads interrupt gameplay
Bugs and requests
2248
Reported bugs
3 issues- Game resets progress unexpectedly
- App freezes or crashes when switching tasks
- Purchased ad-free version still shows ads
Requested features
3 requests- High score tracking and leaderboards
- More customization options
- Improved ad placement/frequency
2048 Bricks
Reported bugs
4 issues- Bricks not merging correctly
- Game crashing on launch
- Unresponsive controls
- Ads covering gameplay
Requested features
5 requests- Pause button that actually pauses the game
- Ability to disable haptic feedback
- High score leaderboard
- Reward combos and chains
- Customizable game modes
In-app purchases
2248
- NoAds$2.99
2048 Bricks
- Remove Ads$1.99
