# 2048 vs Lopty

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lopty at none against 2048's 11. Lopty also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 2048 | Lopty |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (381 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2048-whiteout/id861459615/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **381** | — |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 28 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [That Peachey Thing](https://appshunter.io/developer/511298455) | [Daniel Walters](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600032426) |

## 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


### Lopty

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lopty/id1606195366)

Engage in a unique puzzle experience that blends bubble shooting with block clearing mechanics. Match colors to strategically pop bubbles and remove obstacles, all while managing limited space and dynamic elements. Compete globally for high scores on fixed levels.

**Highlights:** 3D bubble shooter gameplay, Block puzzle mechanics, Color matching for popping, Dynamic obstacles with gravity, Limited space management, Global leaderboards for high scores

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 2048 free?

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

### Is Lopty free?

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

### Do 2048 or Lopty have ads?

2048 shows ads; Lopty does not.

### Which is updated more often, 2048 or Lopty?

2048 ships an update every 2 months, and Lopty every 2 months. Most recently, 2048 was updated on October 23, 2026 and Lopty on October 22, 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.*