Comparison

3612 vs 8bit 2048

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

Head to head
About

3612

A captivating puzzle game where players combine numbered tiles to reach the ultimate 3612 tile. It offers an engaging challenge that also serves as excellent practice for memory and mathematical skills.

Highlights
  • Tile combination puzzle
  • Reach 3612 tile
  • Memory practice
  • Math skills enhancement
  • Elegant design
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Apple Featured October 2014. 3612 ver 1.10 Elegant and addictive combination of variation of Asher Vollmer and Greg Wohlwend's Threes, 3612 is a puzzle game in which you have to join the tiles together until you get a 3612 tile to win. The game is not only just a way to spend time, but also an awesome practice for memory and maths! We've put all the love to spread this handsome game to masses and give them chance to dive into world of numbers. JJ factory 2014

About

8bit 2048

Experience a classic number puzzle game with an 80s aesthetic. Swipe to merge tiles, aim for the 2048 tile, and achieve high scores across various board sizes. Enjoy retro music and customizable themes.

Highlights
  • Classic 2048 gameplay
  • Multiple board sizes (3x3, 4x4, 5x5)
  • 80s inspired music
  • Multiple themes
  • Game Center integration
  • Addictive levels
Features
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The famous 2048 for old school players, 8bit style with new addictive levels for legends. Enjoy addictive 80's games music Swipe to move numbers, merge numbers with same value into one to get higher number. Try to get 2048 number. Get to the 2048 tile, and reach a high score! - 3x3, 4x4 and 5x5 Boards included. - Game center - 80's music - 5 Themes (yellow, orange, red, green, black) - Cool animations Inspired by Gabriele Cirulli game available on the web: http://gabrielecirulli.github.io/2048/

Screenshots

36121 screens
8bit 20484 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 3612 at none against 8bit 2048's 1. 3612 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 14.0). 8bit 2048's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 75%). 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. 8bit 2048 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 3612 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for 3612 against 5.0 for 8bit 2048. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of 3612's written reviews are positive against 100% of 8bit 2048's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

3612 ships an update every 11 months, 8bit 2048 every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
3612 versus 8bit 2048: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter36128bit 2048
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 10 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS6.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developersungsoo jungAnas Almomany

Customer experience

3612

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

8bit 2048

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

3612

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

8bit 2048

One-time1
  • Remove ads$2.99

Questions

Is 3612 free?
3612 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 8bit 2048 free?
8bit 2048 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 3612 or 8bit 2048?
3612 and 8bit 2048 are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do 3612 or 8bit 2048 have ads?
8bit 2048 shows ads; 3612 does not.
Which is updated more often, 3612 or 8bit 2048?
3612 ships an update every 11 months, and 8bit 2048 every 10 months. Most recently, 3612 was updated on October 15, 2026 and 8bit 2048 on October 12, 2026.

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