Comparison

Super 4096 vs 2048

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

Slide and merge colored tiles to reach the ultimate white tile. Challenge yourself to achieve a high score and unlock numerous achievements. Customize your experience with various themes and board sizes.

Highlights
  • Swipe to merge colored tiles
  • Reach the white tile goal
  • High score challenges
  • 12 color themes
  • 3 board sizes
  • 22 unlockable achievements
Features
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Join the colors and get to the WHITE tile! Swipe left, right, up, or down to move all tiles. When two tiles with the same color touch, they merge into one. Get to the WHITE tile, and reach a high score! *** Choose From 12 Different Color Themes! *** *** Choose From 3 Different Boards! *** *** 22 Achievements To Unlock! *** Download White Out 2 for more awesome updates to your favorite puzzle!

Screenshots

Super 40963 screens
20484 screens

Verdict

The call

Super 4096 and 2048 both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of 2048's written reviews are positive against 70% of Super 4096's. 2048 also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). 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. Super 4096 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and 2048 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Super 4096 against 4.5 for 2048. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 438 and 380 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Super 4096's written reviews are positive against 82% of 2048's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Super 4096 ships an update every 4 months, 2048 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and August 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Super 4096 versus 2048: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSuper 40962048
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (438 ratings) — better4.5 (380 ratings)
Positive reviews69.6% of reviews82.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings438 — better380
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexandr PeancovschiThat Peachey Thing

Customer experience

Super 4096

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

2048

All ratings380 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral5.0%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews107 reviews
Positive82.2%
Neutral7.5%
Negative10.3%

User reviews

Super 4096

From 438 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

2048

From 380 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and addictive game
  • 💡 Unique color-based gameplay
  • 🎨 Beautiful color themes

Room to improve

  • 🚨 Excessive ads that disrupt gameplay
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 💰 Paid features not working as expected

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

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inability to save progress and scores
  • Themes not unlocking despite having enough coins

Requested features

3 requests
  • Custom color theme creation
  • Option to purchase ad-free version
  • Improved performance and stability

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Super 4096

One-time2
  • Continue Game$0.99
  • Remove Ads$0.99
11 purchases

2048

One-time11
  • Handful of Coins$0.99
  • 4 Tile Delete$0.99
  • 50,000 Coins$0.99
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  • Shuffle 5 Pack$0.99
  • Stack of Coins$1.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Pile of Coins$2.99
  • Bag of Coins$3.99
  • White Out Pro$5.99
  • Chest of Coins$7.99
  • Vault of Coins$14.99

Questions

Is Super 4096 free?
Super 4096 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 2048 free?
2048 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Super 4096 or 2048?
Super 4096 is rated higher. Super 4096 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 438 ratings, while 2048 averages 4.5 from 380 ratings.
Do Super 4096 or 2048 have ads?
Both Super 4096 and 2048 show ads.
Which is updated more often, Super 4096 or 2048?
Super 4096 ships an update every 4 months, and 2048 every 2 months. Most recently, Super 4096 was updated on September 20, 2026 and 2048 on August 26, 2026.

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