Comparison

Number drops with 2048 vs Match Master

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

Head to head
About

Number drops with 2048

Merge falling blocks of the same number to create larger numbers and achieve a high score. Utilize items to avoid game over and unlock new maps. Enjoy a visually stimulating and stress-relieving puzzle experience.

Highlights
  • Merge same numbered blocks
  • High score challenges
  • Unlock new maps
  • Use items to avoid game over
  • Automatic save function
  • Customizable BGM and sound effects
Features
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Try to get a high score by attaching the number of blocks that fall from above. If you can't stack any more blocks, the game is over! How high a score can you get? -How to play Don't worry if you don't know how to play! When you first start the game, there is an easy-to-understand tutorial, so even beginners don't have to worry! (1) Drop the blocks that fall from the top to the place you want! (2) Make a big number by merging blocks of the same number! -If you aim for a chain, your chances of a high score will increase! -Use items to avoid game over when in trouble! (3) Let's make big numbers blocks! 4) When you collect enough points, you can open a new map! -About the save function You can leave the game at any time. The game saves automatically without you having to press the save button, so don't worry if you're playing in a spare moment! However, the game's data would be disappeared if you delete the app. -BGM and sound effects The default setting is ON, but you can turn it off at any time on the settings screen. You can set the BGM and sound effects to ON or OFF, respectively. The default setting is ON, but you can turn it off at any time on the settings screen. The BGM and sound effects can be turned on and off, respectively, so if you want to turn off the BGM and only listen to the sound effects, just set the BGM to OFF and the SE (meaning sound effects) to ON! -About the play fee It's completely free to play! -Gaming effects The production is flashy, so you can relieve stress! It's exhilarating when the blocks merge! The exhilarating feeling when blocks merge, especially when a chain of events occurs, is sure to become addictive. It's a great way to relieve stress in your spare time! -Features- - Free Play - The evolution of the popular "2048" game! - A number puzzle game! - It's like a game, but with brain training! - Cute design of the game screen - Smooth and fun gameplay - Optimized for tablets

About

Match Master

This is a free merge puzzle game where players drop and combine numbered blocks to create higher numbers. It challenges your brain with logic puzzles and number matching skills. No Wi-Fi is required to play.

Highlights
  • Merge numbered blocks
  • Create higher numbers
  • Solve logic puzzles
  • Number matching skills
  • Offline play supported
  • Free to play
Features
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Match Master: Drop Number Drop, match, and merge numbers in the most relaxing brain puzzle around! Match Master: Drop Number takes the classic 2048 merge gameplay you love and makes it smoother, smarter, and endlessly satisfying. Tap to drop a number block, line up matching numbers, and watch them merge into bigger ones — 32, 64, 128, 256, 512, 1024, 2048, and far beyond. Simple to pick up, hard to put down. No timers. No pressure. Just you, the numbers, and that perfect click when everything merges. Whether you have five minutes in line or a quiet evening at home, Match Master keeps your mind sharp and your stress low. Keep chaining merges to reach numbers you never thought possible. How high can you go? Features: Endless merge gameplay — always a new challenge, never repetitive Relaxing, no-timer play — drop numbers at your own pace Clean, smooth, easy-on-the-eyes design Helpful boosters for when the board gets tight Free to play — no wifi required, play anywhere How to play: Tap and drop number blocks where you want them Merge matching numbers to create higher ones Chain merges to climb toward the highest number possible Use boosters when you get stuck Download Match Master: Drop Number free and start merging!

Screenshots

Number drops with 20484 screens
Match Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Number drops with 2048 at 4.6 against Match Master's 4.0. Number drops with 2048 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ratings volume (79 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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. Match Master sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Number drops with 2048 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Number drops with 2048 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Number drops with 2048 has 79 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Number drops with 2048 versus Match Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNumber drops with 2048Match Master
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (79 ratings) — better4.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews34.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings79 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size269 MB295 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperFURYU CorporationManitoo Games

Customer experience

Number drops with 2048

All ratings79 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral5.1%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive34.0%
Neutral24.5%
Negative41.5%

Match Master

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Number drops with 2048

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Match Master

One-time7
  • Gems pack 1$1.99
  • Revival$2.99
  • Gems pack 2$3.99
Show 4 more
  • Remove ads$4.99
  • Gems pack 3$9.99
  • Gems pack 4$19.99
  • Gems pack 5$49.99

Questions

Is Number drops with 2048 free?
Number drops with 2048 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Match Master free?
Match Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Number drops with 2048 or Match Master?
Number drops with 2048 is rated higher. Number drops with 2048 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 79 ratings, while Match Master averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Number drops with 2048 or Match Master have ads?
Both Number drops with 2048 and Match Master show ads.
Which is updated more often, Number drops with 2048 or Match Master?
Number drops with 2048 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Match Master every 3 weeks. Most recently, Number drops with 2048 was updated on October 29, 2026 and Match Master on October 18, 2026.

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