# Picture Hunt vs 2048º

The clearest difference is rating: 2048º at 5.0 against Picture Hunt's 4.5. 2048º also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Picture Hunt's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 17 months) and ratings volume (6K vs 2). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Picture Hunt sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 2048º asks for nothing beyond the download.

2048º holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Picture Hunt has 6K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Picture Hunt ships an update every 6 weeks, 2048º every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Picture Hunt | 2048º |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-hunt-hidden-objects/id1515885780/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2048/id6444615104/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 44.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 17 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 224 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lucky Spin Games Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1342565027) | [Alexander Berson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531453464) |

## What reviewers say

### Picture Hunt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-hunt-hidden-objects/id1515885780)

Engage your brain with a fast-paced puzzle game where you search beautiful scenes for hidden objects. Choose between timed challenges or a relaxed pace. Hints are available to help you along the way.

**Highlights:** Beautiful graphics and locations, Hundreds of hidden objects, Brain-sharpening challenges, Hint system available, Zoom functionality, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads Package | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Excellent graphics and detailed scenes
- ⏱️ Simple and straightforward gameplay
- 🕹️ Challenging hidden object puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🔍 Glowing objects make the game too easy
- ⏱️ Timed levels are frustrating for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Backwards/mirrored images in later levels
- Game crashes or freezes for some users

**Requested features**

- Option to turn off glowing objects
- Ability to replay or choose levels
- Removal of timer and ads for paid version


### 2048º

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2048/id6444615104)

Slide numbered tiles on a grid to combine them and create a tile with the number 2048. Experience a classic puzzle game with simple mechanics and challenging gameplay.

**Highlights:** Combine numbered tiles, Create the 2048 tile, Slide mechanics, Challenging gameplay, Simple to learn

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Picture Hunt free?

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

### Is 2048º free?

2048º is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Picture Hunt or 2048º?

2048º is rated higher. Picture Hunt averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while 2048º averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Picture Hunt or 2048º have ads?

Picture Hunt shows ads; 2048º does not.

### Which is updated more often, Picture Hunt or 2048º?

Picture Hunt ships an update every 6 weeks, and 2048º every 17 months. Most recently, Picture Hunt was updated on October 25, 2026 and 2048º on October 24, 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.*