# 8bit 2048 vs 2248

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 8bit 2048 at 100% against 2248's 50%. 8bit 2048 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). 2248's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (342 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 8bit 2048 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and 2248 sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

8bit 2048 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 2248 has 342 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of 8bit 2048's written reviews are positive against 50% of 2248's.

8bit 2048 ships an update every 10 months, 2248 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 8bit 2048 | 2248 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8bit-2048/id1462563581/reviews)** | [4.7 (342 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2248-ninth-game/id6448793909/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **342** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Anas Almomany](https://appshunter.io/developer/1359573791) | [玉龙 曹](https://appshunter.io/developer/621403879) |

## What reviewers say

### 8bit 2048

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8bit-2048/id1462563581)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |


### 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 8bit 2048 free?

8bit 2048 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, 8bit 2048 or 2248?

8bit 2048 is rated higher. 8bit 2048 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while 2248 averages 4.7 from 342 ratings.

### Do 8bit 2048 or 2248 have ads?

Both 8bit 2048 and 2248 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 8bit 2048 or 2248?

8bit 2048 ships an update every 10 months, and 2248 monthly. Most recently, 8bit 2048 was updated on October 24, 2026 and 2248 on October 30, 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.*