# 2048 vs Classic 2048 Plus

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 (#133 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 2048 sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Classic 2048 Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | 2048 | Classic 2048 Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2048/id840919914/reviews)** | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-2048-plus/id1291740495/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **38K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 43.1% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#133** | — |
| Size | 221 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) | [Manh Pham Van](https://appshunter.io/developer/1288473369) |

## What reviewers say

### 2048

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

**Currently charting:** #133 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


### Classic 2048 Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-2048-plus/id1291740495)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*