# 2048+# vs SwapTile

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SwapTile at none against 2048+#'s 2. SwapTile also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). 2048+#'s advantage is ratings volume (2.6K vs 6). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for 2048+# against 4.8 for SwapTile. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 2048+# has 2.6K ratings behind it against 6, 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 SwapTile's.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | 2048+# | SwapTile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2048-plus/id858525203/reviews) | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swaptile/id1592637868/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 78.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 6 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| 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) | [Kingswell Productions](https://appshunter.io/developer/1582536431) |

## 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


### SwapTile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swaptile/id1592637868)

A relaxing puzzle game where you swipe tiles to fill a blank space. Enjoy a simple, ad-free experience that makes time fly by. Perfect for quick breaks during commutes.

**Highlights:** Swipe-based tile movement, Relaxing gameplay, No ads, No in-app purchases, Simple interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 2048+# free?

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

### Is SwapTile free?

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

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

SwapTile is rated higher. 2048+# averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while SwapTile averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.

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

2048+# shows ads; SwapTile does not.

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

2048+# ships an update every 2 months, and SwapTile weekly. Most recently, 2048+# was updated on November 6, 2026 and SwapTile 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.*