# Loop Tiles vs 2048

The clearest difference is ads: 2048 at none against Loop Tiles's shown. 2048 also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 80%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Loop Tiles's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (9 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Loop Tiles sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and 2048 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

2048 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loop Tiles has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Loop Tiles's written reviews are positive against 100% of 2048's.

Loop Tiles ships an update weekly, 2048 every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loop Tiles | 2048 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-tiles/id6503262028/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2048-colorwars/id6747954333/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 143 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Goldfinch Gaming LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/632106442) | [Erfan Ahmadi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1811688807) |

## What reviewers say

### Loop Tiles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-tiles/id6503262028)

Engage in a daily logic puzzle ritual with this beautifully designed game. Swap tiles to complete pictures of global landmarks and explore city maps. Enjoy a calm, focused experience with no frantic gameplay.

**Highlights:** Daily logic puzzles, Tile swapping mechanics, Picture completion, Global landmark exploration, City map discovery, Trophy earning, Hint system

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Loop Tiles Premium Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Loop Tiles Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Loop Tiles Premium Quarterly | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Loop Tiles Premium Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


### 2048

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2048-colorwars/id6747954333)

A vibrant and modern take on the classic 2048 tile puzzle. Merge numbers to unlock new colors and enjoy a relaxing, strategy-based gameplay experience with smooth animations and no timers.

**Highlights:** Intuitive swipe controls, Animated tile merges, Color progress bar, Light and dark themes, No timers, pure strategy, Offline play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tile Color | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Loop Tiles free?

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

### Is 2048 free?

2048 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Loop Tiles or 2048?

2048 is rated higher. Loop Tiles averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while 2048 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Loop Tiles or 2048 have ads?

Loop Tiles shows ads; 2048 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Loop Tiles or 2048?

Loop Tiles ships an update weekly, and 2048 every 4 months. Most recently, Loop Tiles was updated on November 4, 2026 and 2048 on November 6, 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.*