# 2248 vs Wordfully

The clearest difference is update cadence: Wordfully at fortnightly against 2248's every 2 months. Wordfully also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 2.8K). 2248's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 2248 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Wordfully sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. 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 Wordfully. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.8K and 11K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of 2248's written reviews are positive against 61% of Wordfully's.

2248 ships an update every 2 months, Wordfully fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 2248 | Wordfully |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2248/id1289907271/reviews)** | [4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordfully-word-puzzles/id1604429350/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2.8K | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | 58.1% of reviews | **61.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 112 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BIGDOG GAMES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514755977) | [Elizabeth Ashley](https://appshunter.io/developer/1604429352) |

## 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


### Wordfully

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordfully-word-puzzles/id1604429350)

Engage in unlimited word guessing games with a variety of challenges. Choose between relaxed play or a timed 10-second mode. Customize your experience with different word lengths, hints, and themes.

**Highlights:** Unlimited word guessing games, 10-Second Challenge Mode, 6- and 7-letter word options, Reveal first letter hint, Eliminate repeating letter option, Light, dark, and tropical themes, Play multiple games daily

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wordfully tvOS Unlimited | $0.99 | one-time |
| Disable Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game, easy input
- 💡 Unlimited games, more than 6 tries
- 👍 Little to no ads, one-time payment to remove ads
- 👍 Clean interface, similar to Wordle

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy on Apple Watch, letters not selectable
- 🐛 Partial letters shown on keyboard
- 🐛 Accepts non-words or obscure words
- 🔍 Too many plural words used as answers

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't accept correct answers
- Repeated words in short time
- Ads return after purchasing ad-free version

**Requested features**

- Option to disable plurals
- Ability to place letters out of order
- Difficulty levels or word size options
- Colorblind mode
- Landscape mode for tablets


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 2248 free?

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

### Is Wordfully free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 2248 or Wordfully?

2248 is rated higher. 2248 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Wordfully averages 4.7 from 11K ratings.

### Do 2248 or Wordfully have ads?

Both 2248 and Wordfully show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 2248 or Wordfully?

2248 ships an update every 2 months, and Wordfully fortnightly. Most recently, 2248 was updated on November 11, 2026 and Wordfully on November 12, 2026.

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