Comparison

Brickmason vs 2048

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

Head to head
About

Brickmason

Features
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Brickmason is a new and interesting tiling puzzles game. The objective of the puzzle is to form a specific shape ( a wall ) using the given pieces( bricks ), which may not overlap. Each piece have 1 to 4 interlaced rectangle( brick ). In the game you are a brickmason building various beautiful walls. Enjoy it. Brickmason like pentomino or tangram except it compose by the rectangle. In the game you can like a brickmason to build the beautiful walls. The game is easy to play. Just touch to move, click to rotate and reverse. Each piece has 4 state at most. The game is not too difficult but interesting. It is good to train the brain or just to pass the time. Brickmason have total 450 levels in 10 packs. It also have simple interface and five themes.

About

2048

Merge numbered tiles on a hexagonal or square grid to reach the 2048 tile and beyond. Offers multiple grid sizes, difficulty levels, and AI hints for strategic gameplay.

Highlights
  • Hexagonal and square game modes
  • Multiple grid sizes (4x4 to 7x7)
  • Four difficulty levels
  • AI hints for next move
  • Undo last step
  • Realistic 3D effects
Features
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Connect matching numbers and build your way to 2048 in a colorful 3D puzzle made for both classic and adventurous play. Choose the familiar Classic Square board or rethink every move on a Hexagonal grid with six directions. Select a board size and difficulty, then swipe to combine equal tiles. Reach 2048—and keep going to discover how high you can climb. FEATURES - Two distinctive modes: Classic Square and Hexagonal - Seamlessly switch the same live game between the vivid 3D board and AR mode, with pinch-to-fit sizing for any real surface - A deterministic Square or Hex Daily Challenge every day, with attempts, personal best, highest tile, and streak tracking - Square boards in 4×4, 5×5, 6×6, and 7×7 sizes - Hexagonal boards with 19, 37, or 61 spaces - Rich 3D tiles, animations, sound effects, and haptic feedback - Easy, Normal, Hard, and Expert difficulty levels - Undo and AI-powered hints when you need a hand - Game statistics for overall, Square, and Hexagonal play - Final-board history for your 10 most recent completed games - Share your score and final-board snapshot - A special celebration whenever you set a new personal best - Adjustable animation speed and selectable game backgrounds Each difficulty generates its own number and range of new tiles per turn. A turn ends the game when its complete batch of tiles cannot be placed, even if a few spaces remain. Questions or suggestions? Contact us at zhaoxiaojian@hotmail.com.

Screenshots

Brickmason4 screens
20484 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 2048 at none against Brickmason's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Brickmason sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 2048 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brickmason ships an update every 6 months, 2048 every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Brickmason versus 2048: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrickmason2048
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—11 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB19 MB
Age rating12++4
Developer振华 许小健 赵

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Brickmason

One-time1
  • Remove ads$0.99
None

2048

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Brickmason free?
Brickmason is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 2048 free?
2048 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Brickmason or 2048 have ads?
Both Brickmason and 2048 show ads.
Which is updated more often, Brickmason or 2048?
Brickmason ships an update every 6 months, and 2048 every 5 months. Most recently, Brickmason was updated on October 26, 2026 and 2048 on October 29, 2026.

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