# 2048+# vs Count Master

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Count Master at none against 2048+#'s 2. Count Master also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 79%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). 2048+#'s advantage is ratings volume (2.6K vs 10) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for 2048+# against 4.6 for Count Master. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 2048+# has 2.6K ratings behind it against 10, 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 100% of Count Master's.

2048+# ships an update every 2 months, Count Master every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 2048+# | Count Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2048-plus/id858525203/reviews)** | [4.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-master-stack-24-race/id1561822392/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 78.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 6 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [志荣 杨](https://appshunter.io/developer/478654885) | [广杰 周](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059287118) |

## 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


### Count Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-master-stack-24-race/id1561822392)

Collect and merge arithmetic cubes to stack them into 24. The higher your stack, the better your score in this engaging puzzle game. Simple swipe controls make it easy to play.

**Highlights:** Swipe to collect cubes, Merge cubes into 24, Stack cubes for score, Simple controls, Engaging puzzle gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 2048+# free?

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

### Is Count Master free?

Count Master is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 2048+# or Count Master?

2048+# is rated higher. 2048+# averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Count Master averages 4.6 from 10 ratings.

### Do 2048+# or Count Master have ads?

Both 2048+# and Count Master show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 2048+# or Count Master?

2048+# ships an update every 2 months, and Count Master every 12 months. Most recently, 2048+# was updated on November 6, 2026 and Count Master on November 3, 2026.

---

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