Comparison

2048 Jam vs Alien Sort

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

Head to head
About

2048 Jam

Combine numbered tiles to reach the 2048 goal and continue to higher numbers. This puzzle game features intuitive controls and engaging levels designed to challenge your strategic thinking. See how many levels you can conquer.

Highlights
  • Number merging gameplay
  • Reach 2048 and beyond
  • Smooth controls
  • Satisfying visual effects
  • Challenging levels
  • Strategic gameplay
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Merge numbers to reach 2048 and beyond in this fresh puzzle experience! Enjoy smooth controls, satisfying jams, and challenging levels that will test your strategy skills. How far can you go?

About

Alien Sort

Guide UFOs to sort aliens into their correct destinations. Avoid overfilling the central dock to prevent losing. Enjoy diverse levels and engaging gameplay with numerous features.

Highlights
  • UFO-based alien sorting
  • Avoid overfilling dock mechanic
  • Variety of levels
  • Numerous features
  • Interesting gameplay
Features
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Sort the aliens by UFO. The main thing is not to overfill the dock in the middle. If you overfill it, you will play. You will find a variety of levels, a large number of features and interesting gameplay.

Screenshots

2048 Jam4 screens
Alien Sort4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 2048 Jam at 4.8 against Alien Sort's 3.0. 2048 Jam also leads on ratings volume (19 vs 1). Alien Sort's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

2048 Jam holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 2048 Jam has 19 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

2048 Jam ships an update every 3 weeks, Alien Sort every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
2048 Jam versus Alien Sort: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter2048 JamAlien Sort
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (19 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings19 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB117 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperMarula Games OUFiedosieiev Nikita

Customer experience

2048 Jam

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

Alien Sort

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

2048 Jam

No in-app purchases

None

Alien Sort

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 2048 Jam free?
2048 Jam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Alien Sort free?
Alien Sort is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 2048 Jam or Alien Sort?
2048 Jam is rated higher. 2048 Jam averages 4.8 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Alien Sort averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do 2048 Jam or Alien Sort have ads?
Both 2048 Jam and Alien Sort show ads.
Which is updated more often, 2048 Jam or Alien Sort?
2048 Jam ships an update every 3 weeks, and Alien Sort every 9 days. Most recently, 2048 Jam was updated on June 11, 2026 and Alien Sort on September 30, 2026.

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