# 32K vs 2048

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 32K at 100% against 2048's 60%. 32K also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). 2048's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 32K sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and 2048 sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

2048 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 32K has 23 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of 32K's written reviews are positive against 60% of 2048's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

32K ships an update weekly, 2048 every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 32K | 2048 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/32k/id1495045506/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2048-merge/id1594221023/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dmitry Ulman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1484791450) | [Tuncay Ozbal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1008963143) |

## What reviewers say

### 32K

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/32k/id1495045506)

A captivating puzzle game where players swipe tiles to merge numbers. The objective is to combine identical tiles as they slide across the board, creating larger numbers until no more moves are possible.

**Highlights:** Swipe to move tiles, Merge identical numbered tiles, Progressive number challenges, Intuitive gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $229.99 | one-time |


### 2048

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2048-merge/id1594221023)

A fun and addictive puzzle game where you merge numbered blocks to create higher numbers. Enjoy endless gameplay with a minimalist design and smooth controls. Compete with friends and train your strategy to achieve the highest score.

**Highlights:** Merge numbered blocks, Endless gameplay, Minimalist graphics, Compete with friends, No time limit, Power-ups available

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1,000 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3,000 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| 12,000 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50,000 | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 32K free?

32K is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 2048 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 32K or 2048?

2048 is rated higher. 32K averages 4.7 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while 2048 averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do 32K or 2048 have ads?

2048 shows ads; 32K does not.

### Which is updated more often, 32K or 2048?

32K ships an update weekly, and 2048 every 3 weeks. Most recently, 32K was updated on November 3, 2026 and 2048 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.*