Comparison

Chicks vs SHOT2048

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

Head to head
About

Chicks

Guide a group of chicks through a mysterious portal to another dimension. Use various tools to help them navigate obstacles and escape back to their meadow before time runs out. This puzzle game features delightful animation and challenging levels.

Highlights
  • 32 unique levels
  • 4 whimsical environments
  • 8 different tools
  • Delightful animation
  • Fast-forward button
  • Double tap zooming
Features
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*NOW FREE for a LIMITED TIME!* >>> now w/ OVER 5 MILLION DOWNLOADS! "the best lemmings clone I have played." - jyhjyh @ toucharcade.com >>> "this game will keep me busy for a while." -lonebear @ pocketgamer.co.uk "so cute! only problem is, i don't want any of them to die!" -clover2012 @ itunes >>> one day, a group of chicks was exploring a meadow when they discovered a mysterious hole in the ground. being curious and innocent little creatures, they decided to poke their heads in for a look. little did they know it was a portal to another dimension! now the chicks have fallen into a strange world of obstacles, deserts, and glaciers, and they need your help to escape! use the tools at the bottom of the screen to guide these chicks back to the meadow before time runs out and the portal closes! >>> • delightful animation • 32 unique levels • 4 whimsical environments • 8 different tools • fast-forward button • double tap zooming • tap & drag panning • nuclear dust-buster >>> http://twitter.com/TRINITIgames http://facebook.com/TRINITIgames

About

SHOT2048

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
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Shoot numbers, merge them, and reach 2048! In this fast-paced puzzle shooter, your mission is clear—combine matching blocks to create the number 2048. With sharp aim and clever strategy, you’ll clear space, trigger combos, and build your way to victory. ◆ How to Play Fire blocks with the same number to merge them into bigger values Each merge brings you closer to the goal of 2048 Keep the board under control and see how far you can go ◆ Key Features A unique blend of number puzzles and shooting mechanics Satisfying chain reactions and fast-paced gameplay Retro-inspired visuals with smooth animations Can you reach 2048 before the board fills up? Take the challenge and test your merging skills!

Screenshots

Chicks4 screens
SHOT20484 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SHOT2048 at 4.4 against Chicks's 3.0. SHOT2048 also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Chicks's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (62% vs 52%). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases 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. Chicks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SHOT2048 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SHOT2048 holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 87 and 145 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of Chicks's written reviews are positive against 52% of SHOT2048's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chicks ships an update every 2 months, SHOT2048 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Chicks versus SHOT2048: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChicksSHOT2048
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (87 ratings)4.4 (145 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.3% of reviews — better51.9% of reviews
Number of ratings87145 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS3.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB122 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTriniti Interactive LimitedPROPE

Customer experience

Chicks

All ratings87 ratings
Positive46.0%
Neutral6.9%
Negative47.1%
Written reviews491 reviews
Positive62.3%
Neutral9.0%
Negative28.7%

SHOT2048

All ratings145 ratings
Positive84.8%
Neutral6.2%
Negative9.0%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive51.9%
Neutral15.2%
Negative32.9%

User reviews

Chicks

From 87 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Cute graphics
  • 🚀 Great time killer

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer devices
  • 🐛 Screen rotation problems
  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs

SHOT2048

From 145 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

Chicks

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game not configured for newer phones
  • Screen gets cut off in landscape mode
  • Crashes on launch or during gameplay

Requested features

3 requests
  • More levels
  • Faster gameplay speed
  • Ability to reset all levels

SHOT2048

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • 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
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  • Countdown timer not working properly
  • Physics manipulated to prevent connections
  • Game over during ad playback
  • Game becomes unplayable due to ads
  • App force closes on iPhone SE2

Requested features

10 requests
  • Option to disable 'Congratulations' notifications
  • Option to disable pop-ups for higher score dice
  • Add landscape mode for iPad
  • More music options
  • Add achievements
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  • Improve UI polish
  • Add more strategy beyond matching numbers
  • Option to disable modal pop-ups after 2048 completion
  • Clarify game over conditions
  • Reduce ad frequency or offer a more reasonably priced ad-free version

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Chicks

One-time1
  • Chicks Skip Stages Pack$0.99
2 purchases

SHOT2048

One-time2
  • +5 Continue$0.99
  • Remove ADS$5.99

Questions

Is Chicks free?
Chicks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SHOT2048 free?
SHOT2048 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Chicks or SHOT2048?
SHOT2048 is rated higher. Chicks averages 3.0 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while SHOT2048 averages 4.4 from 145 ratings.
Do Chicks or SHOT2048 have ads?
SHOT2048 shows ads; Chicks does not.
Which is updated more often, Chicks or SHOT2048?
Chicks ships an update every 2 months, and SHOT2048 weekly. Most recently, Chicks was updated on October 6, 2026 and SHOT2048 on October 12, 2026.

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