Comparison

Super 4096 vs 2048 Hack Play

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

Head to head
About

Super 4096

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
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Join the numbers and get the 4096 tile! How to play: Swipe with your finger to move numbers between tiles. When two tiles with the same number touch, they merge into one, the number is multiplied by 2. Get to the 4096 tile and reach a higher score! Choose among different modes: 4x4, 5x5, 6x6.

About

2048 Hack Play

Experience a faster-paced version of the popular 2048 puzzle game. Merge tiles with the same numbers to reach higher values, aiming for the 2048 tile and beyond. Enjoy smooth gameplay with features like undo and detailed statistics.

Highlights
  • Accelerated tile merging (2+2=512)
  • Swipe to move tiles
  • Undo last move
  • Detailed statistics
  • High-resolution graphics
  • Personal best scores
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Hack Play speeds play through the 2048 game created by Gabriele Cirulli. Now… 2+2 = 512! Join the numbers to reach the 2048 tile and beyond. Simply swipe to move the tiles. When two tiles with the same number touch, they merge into one. Reach the 2048 tile and keep playing to reach the 4092 and even higher value tiles! Elegantly designed with undo, detailed statistics, silky-smooth play and key features including: • Swipe anywhere to move tiles • Tap undo to reverse a swipe • Beautiful high-resolution graphics • Large, easy to read board • Detailed statistics • Personal best scores • Sounds with on/off switch • Available for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch • Official version of the original puzzle game • Free to play Published by the team responsible for award winning apps including Letterpress and Solebon Solitaire. This game is available for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices. For support and answers to frequently asked questions, head over to http://www.2048original.com/support.html.

Screenshots

Super 40963 screens
2048 Hack Play4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 2048 Hack Play at none against Super 4096's 2. 2048 Hack Play also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). Super 4096's advantage is review sentiment (70% vs 56%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Super 4096 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. 2048 Hack Play asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Super 4096 against 4.6 for 2048 Hack Play. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 438 and 183 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Super 4096's written reviews are positive against 56% of 2048 Hack Play's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Super 4096 ships an update every 4 months, 2048 Hack Play every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and August 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Super 4096 versus 2048 Hack Play: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSuper 40962048 Hack Play
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (438 ratings)4.6 (183 ratings)
Positive reviews69.6% of reviews — better55.6% of reviews
Number of ratings438 — better183
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexandr PeancovschiSolebon LLC

Customer experience

Super 4096

All ratings438 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral4.6%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive69.6%
Neutral8.7%
Negative21.7%

2048 Hack Play

All ratings183 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral6.0%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative44.4%

Bugs and requests

Super 4096

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • 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
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  • Not responsive enough to quick swipes
  • Doesn't keep score or best score

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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 Hack Play

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Super 4096

One-time2
  • Continue Game$0.99
  • Remove Ads$0.99
None

2048 Hack Play

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Super 4096 free?
Super 4096 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 2048 Hack Play free?
2048 Hack Play is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Super 4096 or 2048 Hack Play?
Super 4096 and 2048 Hack Play are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 438 and 183 ratings respectively.
Do Super 4096 or 2048 Hack Play have ads?
Both Super 4096 and 2048 Hack Play show ads.
Which is updated more often, Super 4096 or 2048 Hack Play?
Super 4096 ships an update every 4 months, and 2048 Hack Play every 3 months. Most recently, Super 4096 was updated on September 20, 2026 and 2048 Hack Play on August 16, 2026.

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