# 2048 vs Super 4096

The clearest difference is rating: Super 4096 at 4.6 against 2048's 2.0. Super 4096 also leads on ratings volume (438 vs 3). 2048's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 2048 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Super 4096 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Super 4096 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Super 4096 has 438 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of 2048's written reviews are positive against 63% of Super 4096's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

2048 ships an update every 5 weeks, Super 4096 every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 2048 | Super 4096 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2048-puzzle/id844311990/reviews) | **[4.6 (438 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-4096/id847770916/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **438** |
| Positive reviews | **76.6% of reviews** | 62.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [iDevMobile Tec.](https://appshunter.io/developer/345114859) | [Alexandr Peancovschi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1358430975) |

## What reviewers say

### 2048

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2048-puzzle/id844311990)

Swipe tiles to merge numbers and reach the 2048 tile. Compete for a high score on various board sizes and challenge modes. Continue merging to reach even higher number tiles.

**Highlights:** Swipe to merge tiles, Reach 2048 tile, High score tracking, 4x4 and 5x5 boards, Challenge mode, Continue to higher tiles

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


### Super 4096

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-4096/id847770916)

Merge numbered tiles by swiping to double their value. Aim to reach the 4096 tile and achieve a high score. Offers multiple board sizes for varied challenges.

**Highlights:** Number merging, Swipe controls, Reach 4096 tile, Score multiplier, Multiple board sizes (4x4, 5x5, 6x6)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Continue Game | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 💡 Great for thinking and challenging
- 🚀 Quick to learn
- ✨ Visually appealing effects
- 🏆 High score achievements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game crashes frequently
- 🐛 Progress loss bug
- 🐛 Unresponsive swipes
- 🐛 No sound
- 🐛 Score not keeping track

**Reported bugs**

- App no longer works after purchase
- Constantly resetting and losing progress
- No save options
- No sound when swiping numbers
- Score always stays at 0 points

**Requested features**

- More color options
- Grids of various sizes (3x3, 5x5, 6x6, 7x7, 8x8)
- Custom skins and new skins
- New auto modes (Corner, Swing, Swirl, Random)
- Option to purchase for a higher price instead of $5.99


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 2048 free?

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

### Is Super 4096 free?

Super 4096 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 2048 or Super 4096?

Super 4096 is rated higher. 2048 averages 2.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Super 4096 averages 4.6 from 438 ratings.

### Do 2048 or Super 4096 have ads?

Super 4096 shows ads; 2048 does not.

### Which is updated more often, 2048 or Super 4096?

2048 ships an update every 5 weeks, and Super 4096 every 4 months. Most recently, 2048 was updated on October 16, 2026 and Super 4096 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.*