# 2048 Balls 3D vs Count Master

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Count Master at 100% against 2048 Balls 3D's 25%. Count Master also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). 2048 Balls 3D's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (86K vs 6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 2048 Balls 3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Count Master asks for nothing beyond the download.

Count Master holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 2048 Balls 3D has 86K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of 2048 Balls 3D's written reviews are positive against 100% of Count Master's.

2048 Balls 3D ships an update every 2 months, Count Master every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 2048 Balls 3D | Count Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (86K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2048-balls-3d/id1485247734/reviews) | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-master-stack-24-race/id1561822392/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **86K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 24.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 207 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [广杰 周](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059287118) |

## What reviewers say

### 2048 Balls 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2048-balls-3d/id1485247734)

Drop and merge numbered balls to achieve higher scores. Challenge yourself to see how far you can progress in this addictive puzzle game.

**Highlights:** Drop and merge balls, Achieve high scores, 3D ball merging gameplay, Addictive puzzle mechanics

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive game
- 👍 Clever variation of 2048 concept
- 🚀 Satisfying ball merging mechanics
- 🚀 Relaxing and easy to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Excessive and disruptive ads
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🤬 Ads interrupt gameplay
- 🤬 Ads every 30 seconds or less
- 🤬 Ads cover the entire screen

**Reported bugs**

- Game resets progress after crashes
- Balls disappearing after reaching high levels
- Inability to claim earned rewards

**Requested features**

- More levels and challenges
- Ability to purchase ad-free version
- Option to disable level up notifications
- Improved physics and ball behavior
- Ability to use earned coins for power-ups


### Count Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-master-stack-24-race/id1561822392)

Collect and merge arithmetic cubes to stack them into 24. The higher your stack, the better your score in this engaging puzzle game. Simple swipe controls make it easy to play.

**Highlights:** Swipe to collect cubes, Merge cubes into 24, Stack cubes for score, Simple controls, Engaging puzzle gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 2048 Balls 3D free?

2048 Balls 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Count Master free?

Count Master is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 2048 Balls 3D or Count Master?

Count Master is rated higher. 2048 Balls 3D averages 4.4 out of 5 from 86K ratings, while Count Master averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.

### Do 2048 Balls 3D or Count Master have ads?

Both 2048 Balls 3D and Count Master show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 2048 Balls 3D or Count Master?

2048 Balls 3D ships an update every 2 months, and Count Master every 12 months. Most recently, 2048 Balls 3D was updated on October 19, 2026 and Count Master on September 26, 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.*