Comparison

The 2048 App vs M

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

Head to head
About

The 2048 App

Slide numbered tiles on a grid to merge them and create a tile with the number 2048. It's a simple yet challenging puzzle game that tests your strategic thinking.

Highlights
  • Merge numbered tiles
  • Create 2048 tile
  • Simple swipe controls
  • Challenging puzzle gameplay
Features
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Use your finger to merge two or more same number in the row into one! Get the ultimate reward by getting the 2048 tile!

About

M

An addictive puzzle game where you swipe to merge letter tiles, progressing from A to the ultimate rainbow M tile. Enjoy vibrant colors, satisfying animations, and a challenge that's easy to learn but hard to master.

Highlights
  • Alphabet tile merging
  • Rainbow color progression
  • Satisfying animations
  • Quick play sessions
  • High score tracking
  • Demo mode tutorial
Features
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Master the Alphabet. Chase the Rainbow. M Tile is an addictive puzzle game that transforms number-crunching into a colorful journey through the alphabet. Swipe to slide tiles, merge matching letters, and climb from A to the legendary rainbow M tile. Simple to Learn, Impossible to Put Down Swipe in any direction to slide your tiles. When two matching letters collide, they merge into the next letter in the alphabet. Start with A, unlock B, then C, and keep climbing. Each new letter brings a new color—watch your board transform into a vibrant mosaic as you progress. Features: • Rainbow Progression — Each tile glows with its own distinct color, from fiery red A's to deep violet G's. Reach the elusive M tile and witness it shimmer through every color of the rainbow. • Satisfying Feedback — Feel every move with smooth sliding animations, celebratory unlock effects, and a gentle shake when you're stuck. Every interaction is designed to delight. • One More Game — Quick sessions that fit perfectly into your day. Easy to pick up, hard to master. • Track Your Best — Beat your high score and push further than before. How high can you climb? • Learn by Watching — An elegant demo mode shows you exactly how to play. Tap to jump right in. The Challenge Awaits The board fills up fast. Plan your moves carefully, or find yourself out of space with nowhere to go. Only strategic swiping will take you all the way to M. Download M Tile now and see how far you can go.

Screenshots

The 2048 App1 screens
M4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: M at 5.0 against The 2048 App's 3.7. The 2048 App's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

M holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The 2048 App has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
The 2048 App versus M: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe 2048 AppM
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (6 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB118 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAntoine GamondAbnormal Head LLC (CA)

Customer experience

The 2048 App

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive65.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative25.0%

M

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

The 2048 App

No in-app purchases

None

M

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The 2048 App free?
The 2048 App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is M free?
M is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The 2048 App or M?
M is rated higher. The 2048 App averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while M averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do The 2048 App or M have ads?
M shows ads; The 2048 App does not.

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