Comparison

Algodots vs Glass 2048

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Algodots

A minimalist puzzle game where players navigate colorful grids, visiting every tile using specific move distances. Strategize your path to overcome obstacles and race against time to achieve high ranks.

Highlights
  • Navigate colorful grids
  • Visit every tile
  • Move specific distances
  • 25 challenging levels
  • Global leaderboards
  • Personal best times
  • Minimalist design
Features
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Think ahead. Move smart. Master the grid. Algodots is a minimalist puzzle game that challenges your strategic thinking. Navigate colorful grids, visit every tile, and race against time, but there's a catch: you can only move specific distances. HOW IT WORKS Every level gives you a set of available moves (like 1, 2, and 3 spaces). Your goal? Visit every tile on the grid using only these distances. Sound simple? Think again. • Plan your path carefully. One wrong move leaves you stuck • Your move pool resets when depleted, adding strategic depth • Work around disabled tiles and tight spaces • The faster you complete it, the higher your rank FEATURES 25 Challenging Levels Start with simple 3×3 grids and progress to complex 6×6 puzzles. Each level introduces new obstacles and requires fresh strategies. Global Leaderboards Compete with players worldwide. Every level has its own leaderboard. Can you claim the top spot? Beat Your Best Your fastest time is saved for each level. Perfect your strategy and set new personal records. Beautiful & Minimal Clean design, smooth animations, and vibrant colors let you focus on what matters: the puzzle. Easy to Learn, Hard to Master The tutorial teaches you the basics in minutes. Mastering every level? That's the real challenge. PERFECT FOR • Puzzle enthusiasts who love strategic thinking • Fans of logic games and brain teasers • Players who enjoy minimalist game design • Anyone looking for a quick mental challenge • Competitive players who chase leaderboards THE CHALLENGE Can you visit every tile? Can you do it faster than everyone else? Each level is a new puzzle waiting to be solved. No ads. No distractions. Just pure puzzle strategy. Download Algodots now and start your journey from simple grids to master strategist!

About

Glass 2048

Experience a visually stunning reimagining of the classic number merge puzzle. Enjoy smooth animations, deep customization options, and multiple game modes for a relaxing yet addictive brain training experience.

Highlights
  • Liquid-glass visuals
  • Deep customization options
  • Intuitive drag and swipe controls
  • Multiple game modes (Classic, Arcade, Fibonacci, Bot)
  • Game Center leaderboards and achievements
  • Relaxing and addictive gameplay
Features
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The most polished 2048 game on the App Store. Glass 2048 reimagines the classic number merge puzzle with stunning liquid-glass visuals, smooth animations, and endless ways to customize. A relaxing yet addictive brain training game available on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple TV with full Game Center support. Why players love Glass 2048: - Premium glass design with silky-smooth number merging - Deep customization: tile colors, shapes, and mesmerizing backgrounds - Intuitive drag and swipe controls that feel natural - Gentle haptics for an immersive puzzle experience - Compete on Game Center leaderboards and unlock achievements Multiple game modes keep it fresh: - Classic 2048 – the timeless and endlessly satisfying puzzle - Arcade Mode – use power-ups to boost your strategy - Fibonacci Mode – merge tiles in a unique mathematical twist - Bot Mode – watch automated gameplay at adjustable speed Relax, focus, and train your mind: - A minimalist, modern design with liquid-glass effects - Consistent gameplay sessions for strategy lovers - Perfect for quick breaks or long puzzle runs - A premium puzzle game that is both relaxing and addictive Download now and enjoy the most satisfying 2048 puzzle game — where strategy meets relaxation. Inspired by Gabriele Cirulli's original 2048.

Screenshots

Algodots3 screens
Glass 20484 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Glass 2048 at every 4 days against Algodots's every 71 months. Glass 2048 also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and ratings volume (18 vs 6). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Algodots against 4.9 for Glass 2048. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 18 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Algodots ships an update every 71 months, Glass 2048 every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Algodots versus Glass 2048: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlgodotsGlass 2048
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better4.9 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings618 — better
Update frequencyEvery 71 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.618.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael KampourisAilton Vieira Pinto Filho

Customer experience

Algodots

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Glass 2048

All ratings18 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Algodots

No in-app purchases

None

Glass 2048

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Algodots free?
Algodots is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Glass 2048 free?
Glass 2048 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Algodots or Glass 2048?
Algodots is rated higher. Algodots averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Glass 2048 averages 4.9 from 18 ratings.
Do Algodots or Glass 2048 have ads?
Neither Algodots nor Glass 2048 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Algodots or Glass 2048?
Algodots ships an update every 71 months, and Glass 2048 every 4 days. Most recently, Algodots was updated on October 7, 2026 and Glass 2048 on October 20, 2026.

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