Comparison

2048 Blast vs 8bit 2048

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

2048 Blast

Tap and blast number blocks to solve puzzles and reach the 2048 tile and beyond. Combine blocks strategically to level them up and complete level goals before running out of moves or time. Earn power-ups and overcome unique challenges in this addictive puzzle game.

Highlights
  • Tap and blast number blocks
  • Combine blocks to level up
  • Over 200 unique puzzles
  • Time and Moves game modes
  • Explosive power-ups and boosters
  • Unique challenges and blockers
Features
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Start playing 2048 Blast today -- and join players from around the world who have fallen in love with this new tap and blast puzzle game! Once you pop, you just won't stop! DESCRIPTION Tap, pop, and blast away number blocks in 2048 Blast to solve tricky number puzzles and reach the next level! Combine blocks by tapping two or more connected blocks and watch your blocks level up, up, up to the 2048 tile and beyond! Connecting blocks doubles them, so you will need to plan ahead and build a strategy to get the blocks you need where you need them. Collect blocks and complete the goals for each level before you run out of moves or time! Challenge yourself and earn amazing power-ups by popping five or more blocks at a time! Take on the 2048 Blast challenge and make your way through more than 200 unique levels! FEATURES * Easy to play but difficult to master gameplay * 200+ puzzles with unique goals and challenges Time mode -- Collect all of your goals before time is out! Moves mode -- Finish with extra moves to earn bonus boosters! * Star goals for expert players to prove their blasting prowess * Explosive power-ups and boosters Horizontal and vertical bombs -- Clear entire rows and columns Dynamite -- Combine two sticks for a huge blast Color bombs -- Collect 7 or more blocks at once for a big bomb Number Bombs -- Use your number blocks to blow up obstacles * Lots of unique challenges with ice blockers, bubble blockers, stone blocks, collectibles, and more * Adorable friends to help you on your journey * Regular updates with new levels, new blocks, and new features GAME FOR GOOD We believe good businesses can do well by doing good, so 2048 Blast commits to donating a portion of all proceeds from in app purchases to a different nonprofit organization each month. Join our community on Facebook to share your thoughts on organizations that we can support! Have fun playing 2048 Blast!

About

8bit 2048

Experience a classic number puzzle game with an 80s aesthetic. Swipe to merge tiles, aim for the 2048 tile, and achieve high scores across various board sizes. Enjoy retro music and customizable themes.

Highlights
  • Classic 2048 gameplay
  • Multiple board sizes (3x3, 4x4, 5x5)
  • 80s inspired music
  • Multiple themes
  • Game Center integration
  • Addictive levels
Features
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The famous 2048 for old school players, 8bit style with new addictive levels for legends. Enjoy addictive 80's games music Swipe to move numbers, merge numbers with same value into one to get higher number. Try to get 2048 number. Get to the 2048 tile, and reach a high score! - 3x3, 4x4 and 5x5 Boards included. - Game center - 80's music - 5 Themes (yellow, orange, red, green, black) - Cool animations Inspired by Gabriele Cirulli game available on the web: http://gabrielecirulli.github.io/2048/

Screenshots

2048 Blast4 screens
8bit 20484 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: 2048 Blast at none against 8bit 2048's shown. 2048 Blast also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (13 vs 2). 8bit 2048's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 91%). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. 2048 Blast sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and 8bit 2048 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

8bit 2048 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 2048 Blast has 13 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of 2048 Blast's written reviews are positive against 100% of 8bit 2048's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

2048 Blast ships an update weekly, 8bit 2048 every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
2048 Blast versus 8bit 2048: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter2048 Blast8bit 2048
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (13 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better2
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size207 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel LiAnas Almomany

Customer experience

2048 Blast

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral7.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral4.5%
Negative4.5%

8bit 2048

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

2048 Blast

One-time6
  • 500 Coins$1.99
  • 1,000 Coins$3.99
  • 2,500 Coins$9.99
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  • 5,000 Coins$19.99
  • 10,000 Coins$36.99
  • 20,000 Coins$69.99
1 purchases

8bit 2048

One-time1
  • Remove ads$2.99

Questions

Is 2048 Blast free?
2048 Blast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 8bit 2048 free?
8bit 2048 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 2048 Blast or 8bit 2048?
8bit 2048 is rated higher. 2048 Blast averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while 8bit 2048 averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do 2048 Blast or 8bit 2048 have ads?
8bit 2048 shows ads; 2048 Blast does not.
Which is updated more often, 2048 Blast or 8bit 2048?
2048 Blast ships an update weekly, and 8bit 2048 every 10 months. Most recently, 2048 Blast was updated on October 23, 2026 and 8bit 2048 on October 12, 2026.

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