# 2048+# vs Watch the snake

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 2048+# at 79% against Watch the snake's 13%. 2048+# also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.8) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 4). Watch the snake's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 2048+# sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Watch the snake asks for nothing beyond the download.

2048+# holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 2048+# has 2.6K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of 2048+#'s written reviews are positive against 13% of Watch the snake's.

2048+# ships an update every 2 months, Watch the snake every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 2048+# | Watch the snake |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2048-plus/id858525203/reviews)** | [2.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watch-the-snake/id1091180968/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **78.5% of reviews** | 12.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 6 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **10.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [志荣 杨](https://appshunter.io/developer/478654885) | [Tagrem Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/681998067) |

## What reviewers say

### 2048+#

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2048-plus/id858525203)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Undos | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Watch the snake

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watch-the-snake/id1091180968)

Experience the classic snake game adapted for iOS devices and Apple Watch. Control the snake's direction using intuitive swipe gestures on your iPhone or iPad, or utilize the Apple Watch crown for precise movements.

**Highlights:** Classic snake gameplay, iOS device compatibility, Apple Watch integration, Swipe gesture controls, Watch Crown controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 2048+# free?

2048+# is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Watch the snake free?

Watch the snake is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 2048+# or Watch the snake?

2048+# is rated higher. 2048+# averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Watch the snake averages 2.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do 2048+# or Watch the snake have ads?

2048+# shows ads; Watch the snake does not.

### Which is updated more often, 2048+# or Watch the snake?

2048+# ships an update every 2 months, and Watch the snake every 10 months. Most recently, 2048+# was updated on November 6, 2026 and Watch the snake on November 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*