2048+# vs Joy Square
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Joy Square
A puzzle game designed to enhance your attention span by challenging you to locate and track a solid square against the clock. Compete globally for high scores and enjoy a fun, engaging experience. A premium version offers additional content and features.
- Attention improvement
- Locate and track solid squares
- Timed gameplay for maximum points
- Global leaderboard competition
- Playable on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch
- Complete level packs (Premium)
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This puzzle game will help you to increase you attention. Locate the solid square and track it on the game field while timer is running to get maximum points. Become the leader in global competition and simply have fun! Please, support us by purchasing the Premium Version. For small amount of money you get * Complete level pack * Attention improvement * Leaderboard access Play on iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Joy Square at none against 2048+#'s shown. Joy Square also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 79%) and iOS requirement (14.4 vs 17.0). 2048+#'s advantage is ratings volume (2.6K vs 7). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. 2048+# sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Joy Square sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for 2048+# against 4.9 for Joy Square. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 2048+# has 2.6K ratings behind it against 7, 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 Joy Square's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 2048+# | Joy Square |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (2.6K ratings) | 4.9 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 78.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.6K — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 14.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 志荣 杨 | Alexander Fedoseev |
Customer experience
2048+#
Joy Square
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
Joy Square
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
2048+#
- 10 Undos$0.99
- Remove Ads$1.99
Joy Square
- Premium Access$0.99
