Comparison

2.0.4.8 vs 2048 Drag

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

Head to head
About

2.0.4.8

Slide numbered tiles to merge them and create higher value tiles. Aim to reach the 2048 tile and achieve your best score in this fun puzzle game.

Highlights
  • Slide tiles to move
  • Merge tiles with same number
  • Reach higher numbered tiles
  • Achieve best score
  • Simple gameplay
Features
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• Join the numbers and get to the 2048 tile! • Slide to move all tiles. merge two tiles with the same number. • Get to the higher tile, and reach your best score! Have Fun!

About

2048 Drag

Features
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2048 Drag — A fresh twist on the classic 2048! Instead of swiping the board, YOU drag each tile directly to its match. More control, more strategy, more fun! -------------------- MERGE MODE -------------------- Drag two matching numbers together to double them. 4 + 4 = 8 -> 8 + 8 = 16 -> keep going until 2048! When two tiles reach 2048 together — they vanish in a blaze of fireworks! -------------------- DIVIDE MODE -------------------- The complete opposite of Merge! Drag matching numbers to halve them. 2048 + 2048 = 1024 -> keep dividing -> 2 + 2 -> BOOM! They disappear! Clear the entire board to win! -------------------- LEVEL PROGRESSION -------------------- Win to unlock more tiles on the board! Start easy — master the challenge as you grow. 4 Board Sizes: - 4x4 Easy (16 tiles) - 6x6 Medium (36 tiles) - 8x8 Hard (64 tiles) - 10x10 Extreme (100 tiles) -------------------- FEATURES -------------------- - 2 unique game modes: Merge & Divide - Smooth drag-and-drop gameplay - Satisfying particle effects & sound - Fireworks celebration when you win - Best score saved for every board - Beautiful dark cosmic theme - Works offline — no internet needed - No ads, no subscriptions — 100% free -------------------- 12 LANGUAGES SUPPORTED -------------------- English, Tieng Viet, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Francais, Deutsch, Espanol, Portugues, Thai, Bahasa Indonesia, Arabic -------------------- TRAIN YOUR BRAIN -------------------- 2048 Drag is perfect for: - Quick sessions during breaks - Sharpening math & logic skills - Challenging yourself to beat your best score - Players of all ages If you love 2048, Threes, or number puzzle games — 2048 Drag will become your new obsession! Download now and start dragging!

Screenshots

2.0.4.83 screens
2048 Drag4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: 2.0.4.8 at none against 2048 Drag's shown. 2.0.4.8 also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). 2048 Drag's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

2.0.4.8 ships an update every 6 months, 2048 Drag every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
2.0.4.8 versus 2048 Drag: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter2.0.4.82048 Drag
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShane CliffordHo Van Thanh

In-app purchases

None

2.0.4.8

No in-app purchases

None

2048 Drag

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 2.0.4.8 free?
2.0.4.8 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 2048 Drag free?
2048 Drag is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 2.0.4.8 or 2048 Drag have ads?
2048 Drag shows ads; 2.0.4.8 does not.
Which is updated more often, 2.0.4.8 or 2048 Drag?
2.0.4.8 ships an update every 6 months, and 2048 Drag every 2 days. Most recently, 2.0.4.8 was updated on November 3, 2026 and 2048 Drag on November 9, 2026.

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