The Impossible Puzzle vs SHOT2048
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Impossible Puzzle
This game presents a series of challenges described as unfeasible and inconceivable. It aims to test players' problem-solving skills with seemingly impossible tasks.
- Unfeasible puzzles
- Nonviable challenges
- Inconceivable tasks
- Impracticable scenarios
- Preposterous problems
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This puzzle is -Unfeasible -Nonviable -Unattainable -Inconceivable -Impracticable -Preposterous
SHOT2048
Engage in a fast-paced puzzle shooter where you merge matching numbered blocks to reach 2048. Aim precisely, trigger combos, and strategically clear space to achieve victory. Test your merging skills and see how far you can advance before the board fills up.
- Shoot and merge numbered blocks
- Reach the 2048 goal
- Trigger satisfying chain reactions
- Fast-paced puzzle gameplay
- Retro-inspired visuals
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Shoot numbers, merge them, and reach 2048! In this fast-paced puzzle shooter, your mission is clear—combine matching blocks to create the number 2048. With sharp aim and clever strategy, you’ll clear space, trigger combos, and build your way to victory. ◆ How to Play Fire blocks with the same number to merge them into bigger values Each merge brings you closer to the goal of 2048 Keep the board under control and see how far you can go ◆ Key Features A unique blend of number puzzles and shooting mechanics Satisfying chain reactions and fast-paced gameplay Retro-inspired visuals with smooth animations Can you reach 2048 before the board fills up? Take the challenge and test your merging skills!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SHOT2048 at 4.4 against The Impossible Puzzle's 3.0. SHOT2048 also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 20 months) and ratings volume (145 vs 2). The Impossible Puzzle's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. SHOT2048 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. The Impossible Puzzle asks for nothing beyond the download.
SHOT2048 holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SHOT2048 has 145 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
The Impossible Puzzle ships an update every 20 months, SHOT2048 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Impossible Puzzle | SHOT2048 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 4.4 (145 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 51.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 145 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 122 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | James Newman | PROPE |
Customer experience
The Impossible Puzzle
SHOT2048
Bugs and requests
The Impossible Puzzle
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
SHOT2048
Reported bugs
10 issues- Game over after modal pop-up
- Game freezes after tapping continue
- Game crashes on launch
- Dice disappear during frozen screen
- Ad playback issues causing freezes
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- Countdown timer not working properly
- Physics manipulated to prevent connections
- Game over during ad playback
- Game becomes unplayable due to ads
- App force closes on iPhone SE2
Requested features
10 requests- Option to disable 'Congratulations' notifications
- Option to disable pop-ups for higher score dice
- Add landscape mode for iPad
- More music options
- Add achievements
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- Improve UI polish
- Add more strategy beyond matching numbers
- Option to disable modal pop-ups after 2048 completion
- Clarify game over conditions
- Reduce ad frequency or offer a more reasonably priced ad-free version
In-app purchases
The Impossible Puzzle
No in-app purchases
SHOT2048
- +5 Continue$0.99
- Remove ADS$5.99
Questions
Is The Impossible Puzzle free?
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