# Brain points vs 2048 Backwards

The clearest difference is rating: Brain points at 4.0 against 2048 Backwards's 3.0. Brain points also leads on ratings volume (48 vs 1). 2048 Backwards's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Brain points holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brain points has 48 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Brain points ships an update every 19 months, 2048 Backwards every 34 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brain points | 2048 Backwards |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-points-connect-and-loop/id728414499/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2048-backwards/id892469399/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **48** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 19 months** | Every 34 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 16 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Miroslaw Kapalka](https://appshunter.io/developer/726928133) | [Ethan Sarif-Kattan](https://appshunter.io/developer/825823924) |

## What reviewers say

### Brain points

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-points-connect-and-loop/id728414499)

An addictive puzzle game designed to train your brain. Connect dots of the same color to earn points, with bonuses for closing loops. Offers multiple difficulty levels and game modes to challenge players.

**Highlights:** Connect same-colored dots, Close loops for point multipliers, Three difficulty levels, Time and move game modes, Achievements and rankings, Brain training gameplay

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### 2048 Backwards

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2048-backwards/id892469399)

This game challenges players to merge tiles by swiping, but in reverse. Instead of combining to reach a high number, players start with large tiles and aim to break them down to reach the smallest tile. Compete for the top spot on the leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Reverse 2048 gameplay, Swipe to merge tiles, Goal is to reach the 2 tile, Leaderboard competition, Simple puzzle mechanics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brain points free?

Brain points is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is 2048 Backwards free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Brain points or 2048 Backwards?

Brain points is rated higher. Brain points averages 4.0 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while 2048 Backwards averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Brain points or 2048 Backwards have ads?

Brain points shows ads; 2048 Backwards does not.

### Which is updated more often, Brain points or 2048 Backwards?

Brain points ships an update every 19 months, and 2048 Backwards every 34 months. Most recently, Brain points was updated on November 1, 2026 and 2048 Backwards on November 1, 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.*