# 2048 vs 2048 Quest!

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 2048 Quest! at none against 2048's 11. 2048 Quest! also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). 2048's advantage is ratings volume (381 vs 13) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 2048 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. 2048 Quest! asks for nothing beyond the download.

2048 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 2048 has 381 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of 2048's written reviews are positive against 75% of 2048 Quest!'s.

2048 ships an update every 2 months, 2048 Quest! every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 2048 | 2048 Quest! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (381 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2048-whiteout/id861459615/reviews)** | [4.2 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2048-quest/id1007454294/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **381** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 28 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [That Peachey Thing](https://appshunter.io/developer/511298455) | [GameZen, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/440126422) |

## What reviewers say

### 2048

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2048-whiteout/id861459615)

Slide and merge colored tiles to reach the ultimate white tile. Challenge yourself to achieve a high score and unlock numerous achievements. Customize your experience with various themes and board sizes.

**Highlights:** Swipe to merge colored tiles, Reach the white tile goal, High score challenges, 12 color themes, 3 board sizes, 22 unlockable achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 4 Tile Delete | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50,000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shuffle 5 Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| White Out Pro | $5.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Vault of Coins | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 💡 Unique color-based gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful color themes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚨 Excessive ads that disrupt gameplay
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Paid features not working as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to save progress and scores
- Themes not unlocking despite having enough coins

**Requested features**

- Custom color theme creation
- Option to purchase ad-free version
- Improved performance and stability


### 2048 Quest!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2048-quest/id1007454294)

Merge number tiles by swapping to achieve higher numbers and astronomical scores. Progress through quests where the base number doubles, offering a challenging and addictive puzzle experience.

**Highlights:** Merge number tiles, Achieve higher numbers, Quest-based progression, Doubling base numbers, Astronomical scoring

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 2048 free?

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

### Is 2048 Quest! free?

2048 Quest! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 2048 or 2048 Quest!?

2048 is rated higher. 2048 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 381 ratings, while 2048 Quest! averages 4.2 from 13 ratings.

### Do 2048 or 2048 Quest! have ads?

2048 shows ads; 2048 Quest! does not.

### Which is updated more often, 2048 or 2048 Quest!?

2048 ships an update every 2 months, and 2048 Quest! every 4 months. Most recently, 2048 was updated on October 23, 2026 and 2048 Quest! on October 24, 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.*