# 2048 vs 2048 Bricks

The clearest difference is update cadence: 2048 at every 9 days against 2048 Bricks's every 2 months. 2048 also leads on chart position (#136 vs unranked) and ratings volume (38K vs 5.8K). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 2048 sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and 2048 Bricks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for 2048 against 4.5 for 2048 Bricks. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 2048 has 38K ratings behind it against 5.8K, 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 44% of 2048 Bricks's.

2048 ships an update every 9 days, 2048 Bricks every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 2048 | 2048 Bricks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2048/id840919914/reviews) | **[4.5 (5.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2048-bricks/id1299745483/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **38K** | 5.8K |
| Positive reviews | 43.1% of reviews | **44.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#136** | — |
| Size | 221 MB | 231 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) |

## What reviewers say

### 2048

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

**Currently charting:** #136 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


### 2048 Bricks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2048-bricks/id1299745483)

Experience the classic 2048 puzzle with a fresh, addictive twist. Drop numbered bricks and merge identical ones to reach higher scores and unlock new challenges. Test your strategic thinking and see how high you can go.

**Highlights:** Drop and merge numbered bricks, Classic 2048 gameplay, Addictive new twist, Achieve high scores, Unlock higher tiles

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun and challenging
- 💡 Interesting twist on 2048
- 🕹 Great time-passer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent glitches and freezes
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 💸 Excessive ads even after paid upgrade
- 🤯 Ads interrupt gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Bricks not merging correctly
- Game crashing on launch
- Unresponsive controls
- Ads covering gameplay

**Requested features**

- Pause button that actually pauses the game
- Ability to disable haptic feedback
- High score leaderboard
- Reward combos and chains
- Customizable game modes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 2048 free?

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

### Is 2048 Bricks free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 2048 or 2048 Bricks?

2048 Bricks is rated higher. 2048 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 38K ratings, while 2048 Bricks averages 4.5 from 5.8K ratings.

### Do 2048 or 2048 Bricks have ads?

Both 2048 and 2048 Bricks show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 2048 or 2048 Bricks?

2048 ships an update every 9 days, and 2048 Bricks every 2 months. Most recently, 2048 was updated on September 28, 2026 and 2048 Bricks on September 23, 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.*