# 2048 vs Slide 2 Match

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Slide 2 Match at none against 2048's 11. Slide 2 Match also leads on ratings volume (4.2K vs 381). 2048's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 67%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 2048 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Slide 2 Match asks for nothing beyond the download.

Slide 2 Match holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Slide 2 Match has 4.2K ratings behind it against 381, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 86% of 2048's written reviews are positive against 67% of Slide 2 Match's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

2048 ships an update every 2 months, Slide 2 Match every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 2048 | Slide 2 Match |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (381 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2048-whiteout/id861459615/reviews) | **[4.6 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slide-2-match/id1296847499/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 381 | **4.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 28 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [That Peachey Thing](https://appshunter.io/developer/511298455) | [ANDREY NOVIKOV](https://appshunter.io/developer/418898717) |

## 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


### Slide 2 Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slide-2-match/id1296847499)

Slide rows or columns to merge tiles with matching numbers, doubling their value and increasing your score. Achieve sequential combos for multiplied scores and aim for the highest possible score in this puzzle game.

**Highlights:** Slide rows and columns, Match and merge tiles, Double tile numbers, Sequential combos, High score challenges

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Extremely fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Engaging and challenging
- 👍 Great practice for learning math
- 👍 Relaxing and helps with decompression

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔍 Lack of instructions or guidance
- 💸 Excessive and unskippable advertisements

**Reported bugs**

- Undo and shuffle options disappearing during gameplay
- Incorrect behavior of multiplier mechanics
- Freezing issues when reaching higher scores
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Ad-free version for a paid fee
- More skins and customization options
- Letter quests or blitz mode
- Ability to save progress and resume games


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 2048 free?

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

### Is Slide 2 Match free?

Slide 2 Match is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 2048 or Slide 2 Match?

Slide 2 Match is rated higher. 2048 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 381 ratings, while Slide 2 Match averages 4.6 from 4.2K ratings.

### Do 2048 or Slide 2 Match have ads?

Both 2048 and Slide 2 Match show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 2048 or Slide 2 Match?

2048 ships an update every 2 months, and Slide 2 Match every 3 months. Most recently, 2048 was updated on October 23, 2026 and Slide 2 Match on October 29, 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.*