# Chicks vs SHOT2048

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Chicks | SHOT2048 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chicks/id358348579/reviews) | **[4.4 (145 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot2048/id1594889891/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 87 | **145** |
| Positive reviews | **62.3% of reviews** | 51.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | **3.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Triniti Interactive Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/328034860) | [PROPE](https://appshunter.io/developer/317081659) |

## What reviewers say

### Chicks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chicks/id358348579)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chicks Skip Stages Pack | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- More levels
- Faster gameplay speed
- Ability to reset all levels


### 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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*