# Super 4096 vs 2048 Q

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 2048 Q at none against Super 4096's 2. 2048 Q also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (97% vs 63%). Super 4096's advantage is ratings volume (438 vs 39). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Super 4096 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. 2048 Q asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Super 4096 against 4.7 for 2048 Q. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Super 4096 has 438 ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Super 4096's written reviews are positive against 97% of 2048 Q's.

Super 4096 ships an update every 4 months, 2048 Q every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Super 4096 | 2048 Q |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (438 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-4096/id847770916/reviews) | **[4.7 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2048-q/id1352831848/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **438** | 39 |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **96.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 11 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **9.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexandr Peancovschi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1358430975) | [VM Mobile Team](https://appshunter.io/developer/646128457) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### 2048 Q

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2048-q/id1352831848)

A classic tile-merging puzzle game where players swipe to combine tiles with matching numbers. Aim to reach the 2048 tile or achieve a new high score. Offers advanced features like undo, multiple board sizes, and night mode.

**Highlights:** Tile merging puzzle, Undo last move, Multiple board sizes, Auto save and load game, Night mode, Game Center integration

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Super 4096 free?

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

### Is 2048 Q free?

2048 Q is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

2048 Q is rated higher. Super 4096 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 438 ratings, while 2048 Q averages 4.7 from 39 ratings.

### Do Super 4096 or 2048 Q have ads?

Super 4096 shows ads; 2048 Q does not.

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

Super 4096 ships an update every 4 months, and 2048 Q every 3 months. Most recently, Super 4096 was updated on October 29, 2026 and 2048 Q on October 26, 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.*