Comparison

2 vs Plus Minus 2048

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

Head to head
About

2

Connect identical numbers vertically or horizontally to merge them into a new, higher number. Challenge yourself to achieve the highest possible score in this addictive puzzle game.

Highlights
  • Connect identical numbers
  • Merge dots into new numbers
  • Vertical and horizontal connections
  • Score-based gameplay
  • Addictive puzzle mechanics
Features
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248… is a super fun and easy game to play. You just need to connect the dots with the same numbers vertically or horizontally. Your numbers chain will then merge and pop into a new dot with a new number (this new number will be a multiple of the dots you just connected…) What is the highest score you can get?

About

Plus Minus 2048

Features
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A fresh twist on 2048 where + meets −! When two same-size tiles meet: • Same sign (++ or −−) → merge and double • Opposite signs (+−) → annihilate! A minimalist puzzle that adds the twist of "annihilation" to the joy of growing numbers. Enjoy calm pastel visuals and soft sound effects. ■ Features • Simple but addictive +/− merge & annihilate rules • Keep going after reaching 256 • Continue by watching an ad (5 free per day) • High-score tracking • Play offline • Remove-ads in-app purchase Swipe to slide the tiles and chase your best score!

Screenshots

24 screens
Plus Minus 20484 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Plus Minus 2048 at every 4 days against 2's every 13 months. 2's advantage is iOS requirement (12.6 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. 2 sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Plus Minus 2048 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

2 ships an update every 13 months, Plus Minus 2048 every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
2 versus Plus Minus 2048: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter2Plus Minus 2048
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (18 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.6 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB53 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPLAYTOUCHYunseong Kim

In-app purchases

7 purchases

2

One-time7
  • 100 diamonds$0.99
  • Remove all ADS from the game$1.99
  • 300 diamonds$1.99
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  • 550 diamonds$3.99
  • 1200 diamonds$8.99
  • 2500 diamonds$17.99
  • 4000 diamonds$26.99
1 purchases

Plus Minus 2048

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99

Questions

Is 2 free?
2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Plus Minus 2048 free?
Plus Minus 2048 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 2 or Plus Minus 2048 have ads?
Both 2 and Plus Minus 2048 show ads.
Which is updated more often, 2 or Plus Minus 2048?
2 ships an update every 13 months, and Plus Minus 2048 every 4 days. Most recently, 2 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Plus Minus 2048 on October 28, 2026.

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