Double! vs 2048 match 3
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Double!
This is a challenging puzzle game where players combine numbers to reach higher values. It offers a unique swipe mechanic and the ability to reverse moves, encouraging strategic play and competition.
- Number merging gameplay
- Strategic swipe mechanics
- Move reversal option
- High score challenges
- Social sharing via hashtag
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THE LAUNCH SALE - FREE FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS or maybe 48. DOUBLE! is similar to 2048 puzzle game. But it's better. Way better that anything you've ever played. Forget about your free time, family, study or friends. It's all gone. Everything you have now is DOUBLE! Remember, the turn isn't over if you are still moving your finger on the screen. So don't release your finger. Swipe and check your move. Also you can reverse your moves by taping the icon in the lower left corner. 3 times per game for free, 100500 times FOREVER for 0,99$! BTW British scientist discovered, that only 1% of the Earth population can achieve 2048 points. We can't :/ So let's find out who can on twitter! Use twitter hashtag #DoubleGame to spread your glory. Questions? Follow us on twitter @play_double We are still playing, so sorry for late answers.
2048 match 3
Combine number tiles by matching three of the same value to merge them. Reach the 2048 tile and aim for a new high score in this engaging puzzle game.
- Swipe to swap tiles
- Merge matching number tiles
- Reach the 2048 tile
- Set high scores
- Addictive gameplay
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An addictive blend of 2048 and match-3 gameplay! Swipe tiles to swap them. When three tiles with the same number match, they merge into one. Keep merging to reach the 2048 tile and set a new high score!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Double! at 92% against 2048 match 3's 48%. Double! also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.4 vs 4.0). 2048 match 3's advantage is ratings volume (28 vs 5). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Double! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and 2048 match 3 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Double! holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 2048 match 3 has 28 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Double!'s written reviews are positive against 48% of 2048 match 3's.
Double! ships an update monthly, 2048 match 3 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Double! | 2048 match 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (5 ratings) — better | 4.0 (28 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 92.1% of reviews — better | 47.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 28 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 13 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 90 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anton Bukov | Mikhail Akopov |
Customer experience
Double!
2048 match 3
In-app purchases
Double!
- Undo Action$0.99
2048 match 3
- Remove Ads$0.99
- Unlock all themes$0.99
