# Merge Plus vs 2248

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Merge Plus at 10K against 2248's 343. Merge Plus also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). 2248's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 35%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Merge Plus sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and 2248 sells 7 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 — 4.6 for Merge Plus against 4.7 for 2248. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Merge Plus has 10K ratings behind it against 343, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 35% of Merge Plus's written reviews are positive against 50% of 2248's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Merge Plus | 2248 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-plus/id1443717240/reviews) | **[4.7 (343 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2248-ninth-game/id6448793909/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 343 |
| Positive reviews | 34.5% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 129 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [KIDBEAR](https://appshunter.io/developer/1036061104) | [玉龙 曹](https://appshunter.io/developer/621403879) |

## What reviewers say

### Merge Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-plus/id1443717240)

A number-merging puzzle game where players combine cards to create larger numbers. Achieve triple-clears to merge cards and earn new hand cards. The game ends when you run out of hand cards.

**Highlights:** Drag and merge cards, Combine numbers to get bigger sums, Triple-clear adjacent same numbers, Merge cards to increase number value, Earn new hand cards, Manage up to 5 hand cards

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Membership one Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Membership one Month | $9.99 | per month |
| gembox | $2.99 | one-time |
| remove ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| 80 gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| 200 gems | $5.99 | one-time |
| 400 gems | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 💡 Challenging and makes you think
- 🧠 Helps improve math skills

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🔁 Repetitive ad prompts even after purchase
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- 🤔 Unclear game mechanics and challenges

**Reported bugs**

- Login/purchase restoration not working
- Ads not removed after paid upgrade
- Game freezing on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to save progress across devices
- More transparent in-app purchase options


### 2248

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2248-ninth-game/id6448793909)

Connect and merge blocks with the same number to create higher numbers in this challenging yet relaxing puzzle game. Exercise your brain with no time limits and enjoy a pure gaming environment. It's completely free to play and can be enjoyed offline.

**Highlights:** Connect same-numbered blocks, Merge into higher numbers, Eight-directional sliding, No WiFi required, No time limit, Simple and addictive gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1,000 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3,000 Diamonds | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| 11,000 Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| 28,000 Diamonds | $24.99 | one-time |
| 60,000 Diamonds | $49.99 | one-time |
| 128,000 Diamonds | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Merge Plus free?

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

### Is 2248 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Merge Plus or 2248?

2248 is rated higher. Merge Plus averages 4.6 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while 2248 averages 4.7 from 343 ratings.

### Do Merge Plus or 2248 have ads?

Both Merge Plus and 2248 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Merge Plus or 2248?

Merge Plus ships an update monthly, and 2248 monthly. Most recently, Merge Plus was updated on November 9, 2026 and 2248 on November 3, 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.*