# 2048 vs 2048

The clearest difference is update cadence: 2048 at every 9 days against 2048's every 5 months. 2048 also leads on ratings volume (38K vs 1.3K) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). 2048's advantage is review sentiment (73% vs 43%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, ads, 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 2048 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

2048 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 1.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of 2048's written reviews are positive against 73% of 2048's.

2048 ships an update every 9 days, 2048 every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 2048 | 2048 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2048/id840919914/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2048/id864653361/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **38K** | 1.3K |
| Positive reviews | 43.1% of reviews | **72.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#128** | #153 |
| Size | 221 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) | [Chaohsien Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/438073768) |

## What reviewers say

### 2048

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

**Currently charting:** #128 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2048/id864653361)

**Currently charting:** #153 Top Free · Word (US App Store)

A tile-merging puzzle game where players swipe to combine tiles of the same number, aiming to reach the 2048 tile and achieve high scores. It offers various modes including classic, challenge, obstacle, and multiplayer.

**Highlights:** Swipe to merge tiles, Multiplayer mode via Game Center, Multiple difficulty levels, Challenge and obstacle modes, High score and shortest move tracking, Auto-save functionality, Achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DisableAds | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and relaxing game
- 🧠 Challenging brain exercise
- 🕰️ Great time killer
- 🎮 Addictive gameplay
- 💻 Works well on Apple Watch

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔍 Lack of leaderboard or score tracking
- 🔧 Limited game modes or customization
- 📺 Intrusive ads
- 🔁 Inability to continue previous game

**Reported bugs**

- Leaderboard not working properly
- Game resets progress after closing
- Apple Watch version has performance issues
- No-Ads purchase doesn't work as expected

**Requested features**

- Add a back/undo button
- Implement global leaderboards
- Introduce new game modes
- Improve Apple Watch integration
- Add more visual themes and customization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 2048 free?

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

### Is 2048 free?

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

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

2048 is rated higher. 2048 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 38K ratings, while 2048 averages 4.7 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do 2048 or 2048 have ads?

Both 2048 and 2048 show ads.

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

2048 ships an update every 9 days, and 2048 every 5 months. Most recently, 2048 was updated on September 25, 2026 and 2048 on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, 2048 or 2048?

2048 currently peaks at #128 in the App Store charts, and 2048 at #153. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*