2048 vs Watch Magic Square
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Swipe to move tiles
- Merge tiles with same numbers
- Reach 2048 tile
- High score challenge
- Relaxing puzzle gameplay
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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/
Watch Magic Square
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Standalone watch app numeric puzzle - enter the available digits into the empty cells so that each row, column, and diagonal add up to the total displayed
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: 2048 at Free against Watch Magic Square's $0.99. 2048 also leads on chart position (#140 vs unranked). Watch Magic Square's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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
2048 is free to download; Watch Magic Square costs $0.99 up front. 2048 sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Watch Magic Square asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | 2048 | Watch Magic Square |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.4 (38K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 48.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 38K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #140 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 221 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ketchapp | Paul Scott |
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
Watch Magic Square
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
2048
- Revive 5 Lives$0.99
- 10 lives (special first purchase)$0.99
- 10 lives$2.49
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- 15lives$2.99
- 30 Lives$3.99
- Remove ads$7.99
- No-Ads + 25 Lives$9.99
Watch Magic Square
No in-app purchases
