# 2248 vs Merge Numbers!

2248 and Merge Numbers! both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 58% of 2248's written reviews are positive against 0% of Merge Numbers!'s. 2248 also leads on ratings volume (2.8K vs 72). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 2248 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Merge Numbers! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for 2248 against 4.7 for Merge Numbers!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 2248 has 2.8K ratings behind it against 72, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of 2248's written reviews are positive against 0% of Merge Numbers!'s.

2248 ships an update every 2 months, Merge Numbers! every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 2248 | Merge Numbers! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2248/id1289907271/reviews)** | [4.7 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-numbers/id1438388147/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 72 |
| Positive reviews | **58.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 112 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BIGDOG GAMES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514755977) | [凤娇 徐](https://appshunter.io/developer/1279140915) |

## What reviewers say

### 2248

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2248/id1289907271)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NoAds | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 🧠 Challenges the mind
- ⭐ Excellent game overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚧 Frequent ads interrupting gameplay
- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 💰 Paid version doesn't remove ads as promised

**Reported bugs**

- Game resets progress unexpectedly
- App freezes or crashes when switching tasks
- Purchased ad-free version still shows ads

**Requested features**

- High score tracking and leaderboards
- More customization options
- Improved ad placement/frequency


### Merge Numbers!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-numbers/id1438388147)

A relaxing and addictive puzzle game where you connect numbered bubbles to create higher numbers. Slide matching numbers in any direction to merge them and achieve target scores to advance through levels. The game offers automatic saving for uninterrupted play.

**Highlights:** Connect and merge numbered bubbles, Slide in eight directions, Achieve target scores, Automatic game saving, Relaxing gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 2248 free?

2248 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Merge Numbers! free?

Merge Numbers! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 2248 or Merge Numbers!?

2248 is rated higher. 2248 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Merge Numbers! averages 4.7 from 72 ratings.

### Do 2248 or Merge Numbers! have ads?

Both 2248 and Merge Numbers! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 2248 or Merge Numbers!?

2248 ships an update every 2 months, and Merge Numbers! every 3 months. Most recently, 2248 was updated on October 29, 2026 and Merge Numbers! on October 24, 2026.

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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.*