2048 Stack 3D vs Orbit 2048
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
2048 Stack 3D
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Join the tiles and build 2048 stack! Swipe to move all tiles. When two tiles with the same number joins, they merge into one. Fun and relaxing puzzle game.
Orbit 2048
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Merge matching numbers around a ring in Orbit 2048. Choose where each orb lands, make room for the next move, and set off chain reactions. Classic: build your high score Play without a countdown and keep going beyond 2048. Plan around ice, chains, and stones, and use destroyer and shuffle orbs to open up new possibilities. Adventure: 1,000 levels Follow a path of easy, hard, and extreme levels, reaching 2048 to complete each one. Earn up to three stars based on your score, active play time, and power-up use. The timer measures your run; it does not end it. Make every power-up count Each level attempt includes one free undo. Earn extra undo, remove, and preview charges on selected first-time completions, then save them for later levels. Preview reveals the next orb; remove replaces the orb in the center. Replaying a completed level can improve your stars, but does not repeat its reward. Game Center Compare your Classic high score and total Adventure stars on two leaderboards, and work toward 20 achievements. Game Center requires sign-in and an internet connection. The game itself can be played offline, with progress saved on your device. Play at your own pace Pause and continue later. Enjoy pastel day and night themes, adjustable music, sound effects and haptics, and ten in-app languages.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Orbit 2048 at none against 2048 Stack 3D's shown. Orbit 2048 also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). 2048 Stack 3D's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
2048 Stack 3D ships an update every 2 months, Orbit 2048 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 2048 Stack 3D | Orbit 2048 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks โ better |
| Ads | Yes | No โ better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 95 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Guruu | Ahmet Yilmaz |
In-app purchases
2048 Stack 3D
No in-app purchases
Orbit 2048
No in-app purchases









