# 2048+# vs Petri

The clearest difference is update cadence: Petri at weekly against 2048+#'s every 2 months. Petri also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 79%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). 2048+#'s advantage is ratings volume (2.6K vs 34). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 2048+# sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Petri sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Petri holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 2048+# has 2.6K ratings behind it against 34, 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 100% of Petri's.

2048+# ships an update every 2 months, Petri weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 2048+# | Petri |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2048-plus/id858525203/reviews) | **[5.0 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petri-blobs-from-space/id1518031837/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 34 |
| Positive reviews | 78.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [志荣 杨](https://appshunter.io/developer/478654885) | [Beep Yeah!](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481351052) |

## 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


### Petri

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petri-blobs-from-space/id1518031837)

Engage in a relaxing puzzle game by matching colorful alien blobs to clear the screen. Explore three distinct game modes, including timed challenges and an endless mode for a casual experience. Playable on various Apple devices, including Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** Match alien blobs by color, Blast black blobs, Arcade mode (timed), Daily puzzle challenge, Endless mode (no time limit), Apple Watch support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 2048+# free?

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

### Is Petri free?

Petri is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 2048+# or Petri?

Petri is rated higher. 2048+# averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Petri averages 5.0 from 34 ratings.

### Do 2048+# or Petri have ads?

Both 2048+# and Petri show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 2048+# or Petri?

2048+# ships an update every 2 months, and Petri weekly. Most recently, 2048+# was updated on November 13, 2026 and Petri on November 3, 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.*