# Double! vs 2048 match 3

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.

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 20, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Double! | 2048 match 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/double/id842114632/reviews)** | [4.0 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2048-match-3/id885392251/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **28** |
| Positive reviews | **92.1% of reviews** | 47.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Anton Bukov](https://appshunter.io/developer/561681212) | [Mikhail Akopov](https://appshunter.io/developer/467468541) |

## What reviewers say

### Double!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/double/id842114632)

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.

**Highlights:** Number merging gameplay, Strategic swipe mechanics, Move reversal option, High score challenges, Social sharing via hashtag

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Undo Action | $0.99 | one-time |


### 2048 match 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2048-match-3/id885392251)

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.

**Highlights:** Swipe to swap tiles, Merge matching number tiles, Reach the 2048 tile, Set high scores, Addictive gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all themes | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Double! free?

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

### Is 2048 match 3 free?

2048 match 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Double! or 2048 match 3?

Double! is rated higher. Double! averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while 2048 match 3 averages 4.0 from 28 ratings.

### Do Double! or 2048 match 3 have ads?

2048 match 3 shows ads; Double! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Double! or 2048 match 3?

Double! ships an update monthly, and 2048 match 3 every 2 weeks. Most recently, Double! was updated on October 20, 2026 and 2048 match 3 on October 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.*