Comparison

2048 vs Classic 2048 Plus

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

Head to head
About

2048

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
Currently charting
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Join the numbers and get to the 2048 tile! Swipe to move all tiles. When two tiles with the same number touch, they merge into one. Get to the 2048 tile, and reach a high score! Inspired by Gabriele Cirulli game available on the web: http://gabrielecirulli.github.io/2048/

About

Classic 2048 Plus

A classic number puzzle game where you merge tiles to reach the 2048 tile. This enhanced version offers multiple board sizes for an increased challenge. Enjoy a simple yet addictive gameplay experience with auto-save and undo features.

Highlights
  • Multiple board sizes (4x4, 5x5, 6x6, 8x8)
  • Classic 2048 gameplay
  • High-score tracking
  • Auto-save game progress
  • One undo move support
  • Simple and beautiful UI
Features
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- The classic 2048 puzzle is a fun, addictive and a very simple number puzzle game. You join the numbers and get to the 2048 tile! - This 2048 game is an upgraded version of the current popular 2048 game. This is a super 2048 puzzle, it supports classic (4x4), big (5x5), bigger (6x6) and huge (8x8) board sizes. Be ready for a new challenge! HOW TO PLAY: Swipe (Up, Down, Left, Right) to move the tiles. When two tiles with the same number touch, they merge into one. When 2048 tile is created, the player wins! 8 .. 16 ... 1024 .. 2048 FEATURES - Classic (4x4), big (5x5), bigger (6x6) and huge (8x8) board options! - Super 2048 Plus puzzle game - Keep playing for High-score after collected 2048 tile - Game is automatically saved - One Undo move support - Beautiful and simple UI - High score

Screenshots

20484 screens
Classic 2048 Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Classic 2048 Plus at none against 2048's 7. Classic 2048 Plus also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 13.0). 2048's advantage is ratings volume (38K vs 3) and chart position (#131 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. 2048 sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Classic 2048 Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for 2048 against 4.3 for Classic 2048 Plus. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 2048 has 38K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of 2048's written reviews are positive against 50% of Classic 2048 Plus's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
2048 versus Classic 2048 Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter2048Classic 2048 Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (38K ratings) — better4.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews43.1% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings38K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#131 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.06.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size221 MB10 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperKetchappManh Pham Van

Customer experience

2048

All ratings37,870 ratings
Positive84.7%
Neutral4.9%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews854 reviews
Positive43.1%
Neutral11.7%
Negative45.2%

Classic 2048 Plus

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

2048

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Classic 2048 Plus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

2048

One-time7
  • Revive 5 Lives$0.99
  • 10 lives (special first purchase)$0.99
  • 10 lives$2.49
Show 4 more
  • 15lives$2.99
  • 30 Lives$3.99
  • Remove ads$7.99
  • No-Ads + 25 Lives$9.99
None

Classic 2048 Plus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 2048 free?
2048 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Classic 2048 Plus free?
Classic 2048 Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 2048 or Classic 2048 Plus?
2048 is rated higher. 2048 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 38K ratings, while Classic 2048 Plus averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.
Do 2048 or Classic 2048 Plus have ads?
2048 shows ads; Classic 2048 Plus does not.

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