# UDLR vs 2048+#

The clearest difference is ads: UDLR at none against 2048+#'s shown. UDLR also leads on review sentiment (95% vs 79%) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 17.0). 2048+#'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 15 months) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 36). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. UDLR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and 2048+# sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for UDLR against 4.7 for 2048+#. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 2048+# has 2.6K ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of UDLR's written reviews are positive against 79% of 2048+#'s.

UDLR ships an update every 15 months, 2048+# every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | UDLR | 2048+# |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/udlrswipe/id686245456/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2048-plus/id858525203/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 36 | **2.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **95.3% of reviews** | 78.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 78 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [11:11 Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/525921215) | [志荣 杨](https://appshunter.io/developer/478654885) |

## What reviewers say

### UDLR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/udlrswipe/id686245456)

A minimalist swipe-based game where players match colors to directional swipes. Earn more time by swiping correctly; run out of time or swipe wrong to end the game. Offers a synesthetic experience with multiple device support.

**Highlights:** Swipe-based gameplay, Color-to-direction matching, 3D Touch support, Synesthesia mechanics, Minimalist design, GameCenter integration, iCloud sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and fun
- 👍 Great time passer
- 👍 Challenging experience
- 👍 Creative concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes sometimes
- 🐛 Freezes and shuts down
- 🐛 Issues with 3D Touch accessibility
- 🐛 Needs more difficulty options
- 🐛 Boring for some players

**Reported bugs**

- Keeps freezing
- Shuts itself down
- 3D Touch accessibility causing issues
- Pauses constantly

**Requested features**

- More phases or options
- Different difficulty levels
- Multi-touch support
- Background ambiance
- More games from developers


### 2048+#

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2048-plus/id858525203)

Experience a challenging number puzzle game with larger grids and multiple new tiles per move. Compete for high scores and sync your progress across Apple devices. Offers an extended gameplay experience beyond the classic 2048.

**Highlights:** Multiple grid sizes (4x4 to 12x12), Multiple new tiles per move, iCloud data storage, Cross-device sync (iPhone, iPad, Apple TV), Apple Watch version available, Undo functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Undos | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🎨 Customizable themes and grid sizes
- ⏱️ Ability to resume games later
- 💰 Good value for a free app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Difficulty progressing past high scores
- 💸 Aggressive monetization with ads and limited undos

**Reported bugs**

- Tiles disappearing after long playthroughs
- Inconsistent behavior when resuming games
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- More theme and color options
- Additional game modes and challenges
- Improved performance and stability
- Better cloud sync and progress saving


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UDLR free?

UDLR 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, UDLR or 2048+#?

2048+# is rated higher. UDLR averages 4.6 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while 2048+# averages 4.7 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do UDLR or 2048+# have ads?

2048+# shows ads; UDLR does not.

### Which is updated more often, UDLR or 2048+#?

UDLR ships an update every 15 months, and 2048+# every 2 months. Most recently, UDLR was updated on November 6, 2026 and 2048+# on November 11, 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.*