# Compulsive vs 2048 Puzzle

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Compulsive at 91% against 2048 Puzzle's 0%. Compulsive also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.2) and ratings volume (145 vs 10). 2048 Puzzle's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Compulsive sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. 2048 Puzzle asks for nothing beyond the download.

Compulsive holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compulsive has 145 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Compulsive's written reviews are positive against 0% of 2048 Puzzle's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compulsive | 2048 Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (145 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compulsive/id587809169/reviews)** | [3.2 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2048-puzzle-number-games/id1364924438/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **145** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **91.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 35 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TMSOFT](https://appshunter.io/developer/288669797) | [Infinitous Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1263155734) |

## What reviewers say

### Compulsive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compulsive/id587809169)

Organize a vibrant palette of colors in this addictive puzzle game. Match and clear tiles to score points, utilizing power-ups and strategic moves. Compete with friends and climb leaderboards in various game modes.

**Highlights:** Addictive color matching puzzle, Multiple game modes, Multiplayer on the same board, Strategic power-ups, Leaderboards and achievements, Modern, bright color themes, Game Center integration

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Visionary | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tidy Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fresh Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Spotless Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Perfect Pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing and calming
- 🎨 Beautiful visuals
- 💡 Variety of game modes
- ⏱️ Quick games for short sessions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Locked game modes
- 💰 Ads and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and performance issues
- 🎨 Limited color customization

**Reported bugs**

- Slow server connection for score uploads
- Inconsistent performance on older devices

**Requested features**

- Longer game modes
- More customization options
- Improved leaderboard and social features


### 2048 Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2048-puzzle-number-games/id1364924438)

Slide numbered tiles on a grid to merge them and reach the 2048 tile. This brain training game offers a simple yet challenging puzzle experience.

**Highlights:** Number merging gameplay, Swipe controls, Brain training puzzles, Simple interface, Get to 2048 tile

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Compulsive free?

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

### Is 2048 Puzzle free?

2048 Puzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Compulsive or 2048 Puzzle?

Compulsive is rated higher. Compulsive averages 4.7 out of 5 from 145 ratings, while 2048 Puzzle averages 3.2 from 10 ratings.

### Do Compulsive or 2048 Puzzle have ads?

Compulsive shows ads; 2048 Puzzle does not.

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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.*