Comparison

2048+# vs 2048

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

Head to head
About

2048+#

Experience a challenging number puzzle game with larger grids and multiple new tiles per move. Compete for high scores and sync your progress across Apple devices. Offers an extended gameplay experience beyond the classic 2048.

Highlights
  • Multiple grid sizes (4x4 to 12x12)
  • Multiple new tiles per move
  • iCloud data storage
  • Cross-device sync (iPhone, iPad, Apple TV)
  • Apple Watch version available
  • Undo functionality
Features
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12X12 10x10 8x8 6x6 4x4 (different number of new tiles) It's more than 2048, so just call it 2048+# "+" means not only 4X4 , it means more; "#" means not only one new tile , it means more; so just call it 2048+# You can store your data with iCloud! Sync with iPad and iPhone also Apple TV! Apple watch version is also available! Now the highest score of the game is over 15.x billion points !! Thanks for this long-time player! You can select more tiles to play , and get higher score! WARNING:iCloud only stores ONE record. We only stores ten steps for undo in the game! 4X4 ->1 new tile 6X6 ->2 new tiles 8X8 ->3 new tiles 10X10 ->3 new tile 12X12 ->3 new tiles Email support: cocos2dee@gmail.com

About

2048

Slide and merge colorful tiles to create the ultimate White Tile in this addictive puzzle game. Enjoy daily rewards, new themes, and power-ups to enhance your gameplay. Accessible and fun for all.

Highlights
  • Daily rewards and prizes
  • New color themes and music
  • Multiple grid sizes (3x3, 4x4, 5x5)
  • Power-ups (Shuffle, Undo, Swap, Delete)
  • Color blind accessible mode
  • Star collection for unlocking themes
Features
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You will get lost in this fun, colorful, and addictive puzzle! Swipe (Up, Down, Left, Right) to move the tiles. When two tiles of the same color touch, they merge into one. Join the colors to get the White Tile! ~Features~ • Daily Rewards! Unlock A New Prize Everyday! • New Original Music • New Color Themes • Clear and Simple UI • 10 New Bonus Tiles! • 3 Grid Sizes - 5x5, 4x4, or 3x3 • Power Ups: Shuffle, Undo, Swap, and Delete! • Color Blind Accessible • Collect Stars To Unlock New Themes • Game Center Leaderboard • Share with Friends ~How to Play!~ Swipe to move the tiles. Swipe to combine tiles of the same color. Every time you swipe 1 new tile is added to the grid. The goal is to reach the White Tile!

Screenshots

2048+#4 screens
20484 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: 2048 at none against 2048+#'s shown. 2048 also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 79%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 2048+#'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 19 months) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 417). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. 2048+# sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and 2048 sells 10 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 — 4.7 for 2048+# against 4.7 for 2048. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 2048+# has 2.6K ratings behind it against 417, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of 2048+#'s written reviews are positive against 94% of 2048's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

2048+# ships an update every 2 months, 2048 every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
2048+# versus 2048: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter2048+#2048
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.6K ratings) — better4.7 (417 ratings)
Positive reviews78.5% of reviews94.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.6K — better417
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 19 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer志荣 杨That Peachey Thing

Customer experience

2048+#

All ratings2,617 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews368 reviews
Positive78.5%
Neutral8.4%
Negative13.0%

2048

All ratings417 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral3.4%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews86 reviews
Positive94.2%
Neutral3.5%
Negative2.3%

User reviews

2048+#

From 2.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
  • 🎨 Customizable themes and grid sizes
  • ⏱️ Ability to resume games later
  • 💰 Good value for a free app

Room to improve

  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Difficulty progressing past high scores
  • 💸 Aggressive monetization with ads and limited undos

2048

From 417 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and addictive game
  • 💡 Unique color-based gameplay
  • 🚀 Smooth and responsive
  • 🎨 Vibrant and aesthetically pleasing
  • 🧠 Mentally challenging

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
  • 💰 In-app purchases can be excessive
  • 🔋 Battery drain during prolonged play
  • 🙈 Intrusive ads (even after paid removal)

Bugs and requests

2048+#

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Tiles disappearing after long playthroughs
  • Inconsistent behavior when resuming games
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More theme and color options
  • Additional game modes and challenges
  • Improved performance and stability
  • Better cloud sync and progress saving

2048

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Freezing on login screen
  • Incompatibility with older devices
  • Rewards/achievements not always registering properly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Progress sync across devices
  • More customization options for themes and layouts

In-app purchases

2 purchases

2048+#

One-time2
  • 10 Undos$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
10 purchases

2048

One-time10
  • deep theme$0.99
  • 4 Tile Delete$0.99
  • 4 Shuffles$0.99
Show 7 more
  • 4 Undos$0.99
  • 8 Boosts$0.99
  • chroma theme$0.99
  • 3 Deletes$1.99
  • 3 Swaps$1.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Starter Bundle$2.99

Questions

Is 2048+# free?
2048+# 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, 2048+# or 2048?
2048+# is rated higher. 2048+# averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while 2048 averages 4.7 from 417 ratings.
Do 2048+# or 2048 have ads?
2048+# shows ads; 2048 does not.
Which is updated more often, 2048+# or 2048?
2048+# ships an update every 2 months, and 2048 every 19 months. Most recently, 2048+# was updated on November 11, 2026 and 2048 on November 6, 2026.

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