# NumFish vs SHOT2048

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NumFish at none against SHOT2048's 2. SHOT2048's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (145 vs 12). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SHOT2048 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. NumFish asks for nothing beyond the download.

SHOT2048 holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SHOT2048 has 145 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | NumFish | SHOT2048 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/numfish/id1585529173/reviews) | **[4.4 (145 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot2048/id1594889891/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **145** |
| Positive reviews | — | 51.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thach Nguyen Trong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563150043) | [PROPE](https://appshunter.io/developer/317081659) |

## What reviewers say

### NumFish

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/numfish/id1585529173)

Tap to catch fish in a timed challenge where fish appear in descending order. Progress through unlimited levels, with increasing fish counts and a 10-second time limit per level. Accumulate remaining time to pause your game.

**Highlights:** Simple tap-to-catch gameplay, Descending number order mechanic, Unlimited levels, 10-second level duration, Accumulate time to pause

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### SHOT2048

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot2048/id1594889891)

Engage in a fast-paced puzzle shooter where you merge matching numbered blocks to reach 2048. Aim precisely, trigger combos, and strategically clear space to achieve victory. Test your merging skills and see how far you can advance before the board fills up.

**Highlights:** Shoot and merge numbered blocks, Reach the 2048 goal, Trigger satisfying chain reactions, Fast-paced puzzle gameplay, Retro-inspired visuals

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| +5 Continue | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ADS | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Addictive gameplay
- 💡 Innovative 2048 twist
- 👍 Simple and intuitive controls
- 🎵 Enjoyable background music
- 🚀 Satisfying combos and chains

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Overwhelming ads
- 🐌 Lag and performance issues
- 🧱 Frustrating physics changes
- ⏳ Invisible countdown timer
- 😵 Unclear game over conditions

**Reported bugs**

- Game over after modal pop-up
- Game freezes after tapping continue
- Game crashes on launch
- Dice disappear during frozen screen
- Ad playback issues causing freezes

**Requested features**

- Option to disable 'Congratulations' notifications
- Option to disable pop-ups for higher score dice
- Add landscape mode for iPad
- More music options
- Add achievements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NumFish free?

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

### Is SHOT2048 free?

SHOT2048 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NumFish or SHOT2048?

SHOT2048 is rated higher. NumFish averages 4.0 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while SHOT2048 averages 4.4 from 145 ratings.

### Do NumFish or SHOT2048 have ads?

Both NumFish and SHOT2048 show ads.

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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.*