# 2048 vs Classic 2048 Plus

2048 and Classic 2048 Plus both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of 2048's written reviews are positive against 50% of Classic 2048 Plus's. 2048 also leads on ratings volume (381 vs 3). Classic 2048 Plus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for 2048 against 4.3 for Classic 2048 Plus. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 2048 has 381 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of 2048's written reviews are positive against 50% of Classic 2048 Plus's.

## The numbers

| Metric | 2048 | Classic 2048 Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (381 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2048-whiteout/id861459615/reviews)** | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-2048-plus/id1291740495/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **381** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 28 MB | 10 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) | [Manh Pham Van](https://appshunter.io/developer/1288473369) |

## 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


### Classic 2048 Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-2048-plus/id1291740495)

A classic number puzzle game where you merge tiles to reach the 2048 tile. This enhanced version offers multiple board sizes for an increased challenge. Enjoy a simple yet addictive gameplay experience with auto-save and undo features.

**Highlights:** Multiple board sizes (4x4, 5x5, 6x6, 8x8), Classic 2048 gameplay, High-score tracking, Auto-save game progress, One undo move support, Simple and beautiful UI

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 2048 free?

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

### Is Classic 2048 Plus free?

Classic 2048 Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 2048 or Classic 2048 Plus?

2048 is rated higher. 2048 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 381 ratings, while Classic 2048 Plus averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do 2048 or Classic 2048 Plus have ads?

2048 shows ads; Classic 2048 Plus does not.

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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.*