Comparison

3D 2048 vs Sliding Puzzle

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

Head to head
About

3D 2048

Experience the classic 2048 puzzle game with a stunning 3D twist. Enjoy realistic lighting and shadows powered by the Metal graphics engine for an immersive visual experience.

Highlights
  • 3D puzzle gameplay
  • Realistic lighting and shadows
  • Metal graphics engine
  • Classic 2048 mechanics
Features
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Real 3D 2048.Real lighting and shadow with Metal graphic engine.Wish you have fun!

About

Sliding Puzzle

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It is a traditional puzzle. Simple, slide the block outside the screen.

Screenshots

3D 20484 screens
Sliding Puzzle3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: 3D 2048 at Free against Sliding Puzzle's $1.99. 3D 2048 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 7 months). On in-app purchases 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

3D 2048 is free to download; Sliding Puzzle costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

3D 2048 ships an update every 4 days, Sliding Puzzle every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
3D 2048 versus Sliding Puzzle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3D 2048Sliding Puzzle
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer智杰 王Oscar Tsang

In-app purchases

None

3D 2048

No in-app purchases

None

Sliding Puzzle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 3D 2048 free?
3D 2048 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sliding Puzzle free?
Sliding Puzzle costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do 3D 2048 or Sliding Puzzle have ads?
Sliding Puzzle shows ads; 3D 2048 does not.
Which is updated more often, 3D 2048 or Sliding Puzzle?
3D 2048 ships an update every 4 days, and Sliding Puzzle every 7 months. Most recently, 3D 2048 was updated on October 30, 2026 and Sliding Puzzle on October 31, 2026.

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