Comparison

Master Solitaire vs DEAD 2048

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

Head to head
About

Master Solitaire

Explore a vast collection of 34 solitaire card games, including unique original titles. Enjoy a variety of gameplay styles and difficulty levels with features like multiple undos and auto-move options.

Highlights
  • 34 solitaire card games
  • Five original games
  • Easy-to-read cards
  • Double-tap to move
  • Multiple undos
  • Auto-move to foundations
  • Win/Loss statistics
Features
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Master Solitaire is a collection of 34 different solitaire card games, including five original games created for this app. A wide variety of solitaire games is included with different styles of play and different difficulty levels. There is a solitaire game here for everyone to enjoy! Games Included: Aces Up, Agnes, Alhambra, Baker's Dozen, Bouquet, Bristol, Calculation, Canfield, Duchess, Easthaven, Eight Off, Forty Thieves, Gaps, Golf, Interregnum, Klondike (Deal 1), Klondike (Deal 3), Lady of the Manor, Octave, Osmosis, Osmosis (Easier), Parallels, Pyramid, Salic Law, Scorpion, Shamrocks, Spider, Windmill and Yukon. And, introducing five original games created for Master Solitaire: Blank Slate, Cascade, Collapse, Skillet and Willow. FEATURES: - Easy-to-read cards with face card pictures and the correct number of spots on number cards - Double-tap to move cards - Undo multiple moves - Auto move cards onto foundations - Win/Loss and Average Score statistics for every game - Complete in-game rules for every game

About

DEAD 2048

This game merges 2048 puzzle mechanics with tower defense strategy. Players swipe to merge defense towers, fend off zombie waves, and build a biology lab to save the world. It offers a unique challenge for fans of puzzles, defense games, and zombie themes.

Highlights
  • 2048 puzzle merging mechanics
  • Tower defense strategy
  • Zombie wave survival
  • Build and upgrade defense towers
  • Unlock Biology Laboratory to win
  • Playable offline
Features
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2048 is no longer just a puzzle. It is humanity’s last defense. DEAD 2048 combines addictive merge gameplay with zombie tower defense in a fast-paced survival strategy experience. Swipe and merge towers to create stronger defenses. Hold the road against endless zombie waves. Build powerful weapons. Survive long enough to construct the final Biology Laboratory — humanity’s final hope. Every move matters. A small turret becomes a defense line. A defense line becomes a fortress. One mistake can let the undead break through. ■■ FEATURES ■■ • A unique fusion of 2048 puzzle and zombie tower defense • Merge towers to evolve stronger weapons • Endless zombie waves that pressure every decision • Satisfying combo progression and defense building • Campaign stages, missions, upgrades, and powerful items • Easy to learn, difficult to master • Offline play anytime • Game Center leaderboards and achievements Merge fast. Think ahead. Hold the line. Can you build the final laboratory before the world falls?

Screenshots

Master Solitaire4 screens
DEAD 20484 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Master Solitaire at 4.7 against DEAD 2048's 4.0. Master Solitaire also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). DEAD 2048's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (82 vs 3). On price 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. DEAD 2048 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Master Solitaire asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Master Solitaire holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DEAD 2048 has 82 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Master Solitaire's written reviews are positive against 61% of DEAD 2048's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Master Solitaire ships an update every 3 months, DEAD 2048 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Master Solitaire versus DEAD 2048: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaster SolitaireDEAD 2048
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better4.0 (82 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better60.6% of reviews
Number of ratings382 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB252 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMichael SmithCogoo Inc.

Customer experience

Master Solitaire

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative10.0%

DEAD 2048

All ratings82 ratings
Positive73.2%
Neutral6.1%
Negative20.7%
Written reviews109 reviews
Positive60.6%
Neutral8.3%
Negative31.2%

Bugs and requests

Master Solitaire

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

DEAD 2048

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Game crashes frequently, especially during ads
  • Game progress resets unexpectedly
  • Ads still appear after purchasing ad remover
  • Game freezes or becomes unresponsive
  • Zombies sometimes move backward or don't spawn correctly
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  • Damage not registering on zombies
  • App crashes after watching ads
  • Town information reset after updates

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add an undo feature
  • More tutorial guidance
  • More stages/content
  • Improve ad-removal effectiveness
  • Fix bugs related to progress loss
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  • Improve graphics
  • Add a guide for tower numbers in missions

In-app purchases

None

Master Solitaire

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

DEAD 2048

One-time10
  • Undo Package 1$1.99
  • Constructor Package 1$1.99
  • Cleaner x3$1.99
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  • AD Cleaner$1.99
  • Undo Package 2$4.99
  • Constructor Package 2$4.99
  • Cleaner x20$4.99
  • Vaccine Package 2$4.99
  • Special Package 1$9.99
  • Special Package 2$19.99

Questions

Is Master Solitaire free?
Master Solitaire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DEAD 2048 free?
DEAD 2048 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Master Solitaire or DEAD 2048?
Master Solitaire is rated higher. Master Solitaire averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while DEAD 2048 averages 4.0 from 82 ratings.
Do Master Solitaire or DEAD 2048 have ads?
DEAD 2048 shows ads; Master Solitaire does not.
Which is updated more often, Master Solitaire or DEAD 2048?
Master Solitaire ships an update every 3 months, and DEAD 2048 every 2 weeks. Most recently, Master Solitaire was updated on October 6, 2026 and DEAD 2048 on October 17, 2026.

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