# 2048 vs Up the Wall

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Up the Wall at 85% against 2048's 49%. Up the Wall also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). 2048's advantage is ratings volume (38K vs 152) and chart position (#149 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 2048 sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Up the Wall sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Up the Wall holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 2048 has 38K ratings behind it against 152, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of 2048's written reviews are positive against 85% of Up the Wall's.

2048 ships an update every 9 days, Up the Wall every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 2048 | Up the Wall |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2048/id840919914/reviews) | **[4.7 (152 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/up-the-wall/id1205391576/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **38K** | 152 |
| Positive reviews | 48.9% of reviews | **84.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#149** | — |
| Size | 221 MB | 140 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) | [Turbo Chilli Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/574324031) |

## What reviewers say

### 2048

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2048/id840919914)

**Currently charting:** #149 Top Free · Board (US App Store)

Merge numbered tiles by swiping to reach the 2048 tile. This fun and relaxing puzzle game challenges you to achieve a high score by strategically combining tiles.

**Highlights:** Swipe to move tiles, Merge tiles with same numbers, Reach 2048 tile, High score challenge, Relaxing puzzle gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Revive 5 Lives | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 lives (special first purchase) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 lives | $2.49 | one-time |
| 15lives | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30 Lives | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| No-Ads + 25 Lives | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 💡 Challenging and addictive
- 👍 Simple yet engaging concept
- 🕹️ Great time-killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Unpredictable tile placement
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📢 Intrusive and frequent ads
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Leaderboard and high score tracking issues
- Freezing and crashing during gameplay
- Ads interfering with gameplay and audio

**Requested features**

- Undo/rewind functionality
- Customizable themes and styles
- Multiplayer/competitive modes
- Difficulty levels or progressive challenges


### Up the Wall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/up-the-wall/id1205391576)

Control a character in a gravity-defying arcade game. Navigate through colorful worlds, avoid obstacles, and collect prizes to win. Test your skills to see if you can collect them all.

**Highlights:** Defy changing gravity, Collect prizes, Avoid obstacles, 48 colorful worlds, Claw machine gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donut Cat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Duck | $0.99 | one-time |
| Frog | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hippo | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skull | $0.99 | one-time |
| Turtle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unicorn | $0.99 | one-time |
| Plane | $0.99 | one-time |
| NO ADS | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Snails | $0.99 | one-time |
| Start Pack | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Appealing visuals and music
- 🔥 Challenging and engaging
- 🕹️ Unique gameplay mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- ⏱️ Tight time limits
- 🤔 Confusing controls at times
- 🔍 Difficulty level can be frustrating

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to select last character
- Freezing issues on certain devices
- Unresponsive controls in some cases

**Requested features**

- More levels and characters
- Ability to choose characters
- Option to disable ads
- Improved performance on older devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 2048 free?

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

### Is Up the Wall free?

Up the Wall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 2048 or Up the Wall?

Up the Wall is rated higher. 2048 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 38K ratings, while Up the Wall averages 4.7 from 152 ratings.

### Do 2048 or Up the Wall have ads?

2048 shows ads; Up the Wall does not.

### Which is updated more often, 2048 or Up the Wall?

2048 ships an update every 9 days, and Up the Wall every 5 days. Most recently, 2048 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Up the Wall 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.*