Comparison

2048 Number vs Back2048

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

2048 Number

A classic number puzzle game where players swipe tiles to merge them and reach higher number values. Aim for the 2048 or 4096 tile while competing for the best score. Offers a night mode to protect your eyes.

Highlights
  • Swipe to move tiles
  • Merge identical numbered tiles
  • Reach 2048 or 4096 tile
  • Night mode for eye protection
  • Social sharing
  • High score challenges
Features
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The game 2048 number. Inspired by Gabriele Cirulli game available on the web. Join the 2048 number game and get to the 2048 or 4096 tile! Swipe to move all tiles. When two tiles with the same number, they will merge into one. *Night model: Set the game background to the night mode. It can protect your eyes. *Share: Social sharing designed specifically for ios7 *Best: Challenge with your friends *Support 4096 Get to the 2048 or 4096 tile, and reach a high score!

About

Back2048

A simple and fun puzzle game where players merge identical numbered tiles to reach a target tile. Enjoy this engaging experience anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Merge same numbers
  • Reach target tile
  • Easy to enjoy
  • Play anytime
Features
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Back2048! The game is easy to enjoy any time. Join the same numbers to get to tile 1! Even more fun with this game.

Screenshots

2048 Number4 screens
Back20481 screens

Verdict

The call

2048 Number and Back2048 both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Back2048's written reviews are positive against 50% of 2048 Number's. Back2048 also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 10 months). 2048 Number's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 12.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for 2048 Number against 5.0 for Back2048. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of 2048 Number's written reviews are positive against 100% of Back2048's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

2048 Number ships an update every 10 months, Back2048 every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
2048 Number versus Back2048: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter2048 NumberBack2048
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer阳辉 刘Jeong-Hoon Mo

Customer experience

2048 Number

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

Back2048

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

2048 Number

No in-app purchases

None

Back2048

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 2048 Number free?
2048 Number is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Back2048 free?
Back2048 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 2048 Number or Back2048?
2048 Number and Back2048 are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do 2048 Number or Back2048 have ads?
Neither 2048 Number nor Back2048 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 2048 Number or Back2048?
2048 Number ships an update every 10 months, and Back2048 every 6 days. Most recently, 2048 Number was updated on October 14, 2026 and Back2048 on October 14, 2026.

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