# 2048 Math vs Puzzle Box

The clearest difference is rating: Puzzle Box at 4.7 against 2048 Math's 4.1. Puzzle Box also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). 2048 Math's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 2048 Math sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Puzzle Box sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Puzzle Box holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 2048 Math has 151 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two.

2048 Math ships an update every 2 weeks, Puzzle Box every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 2048 Math | Puzzle Box |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (151 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2048-math/id842671610/reviews) | **[4.7 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-box-crazy-block-deluxe/id1483320652/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **151** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 73.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Evisoft, SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/493012675) | [Puzzle Mania Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441008756) |

## What reviewers say

### 2048 Math

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2048-math/id842671610)

Engage your mind with a number puzzle game where you merge tiles by swiping. Combine identical numbers to create larger ones and aim for the highest score. This highly addictive game offers a simple yet challenging experience.

**Highlights:** Swipe to move tiles, Merge identical number tiles, Addictive gameplay, Simple controls, Challenging puzzles

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 tiles eraser | $0.99 | one-time |


### Puzzle Box

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-box-crazy-block-deluxe/id1483320652)

This game offers three distinct puzzle experiences: a number-merging shooter, an addictive number-merging game, and a line-connecting dot puzzle. Enjoy a variety of brain-teasing challenges to pass the time or compete with friends.

**Highlights:** Number merging shooter gameplay, Addictive 2048-style merge, Simple line connect puzzles, Multiple game modes, High score challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 240 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 800 Diamonds | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1400 Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 2048 Math free?

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

### Is Puzzle Box free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 2048 Math or Puzzle Box?

Puzzle Box is rated higher. 2048 Math averages 4.1 out of 5 from 151 ratings, while Puzzle Box averages 4.7 from 10 ratings.

### Do 2048 Math or Puzzle Box have ads?

Puzzle Box shows ads; 2048 Math does not.

### Which is updated more often, 2048 Math or Puzzle Box?

2048 Math ships an update every 2 weeks, and Puzzle Box every 2 months. Most recently, 2048 Math was updated on November 1, 2026 and Puzzle Box on November 3, 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.*