# 2048 vs 2048 Infinite

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 2048 Infinite at none against 2048's 11. 2048 Infinite also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

2048 ships an update every 2 months, 2048 Infinite every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 2048 | 2048 Infinite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 28 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [That Peachey Thing](https://appshunter.io/developer/511298455) | [Pankaj Sakariya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646781502) |

## 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 Infinite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2048-infinite/id6448166018)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 2048 free?

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

### Is 2048 Infinite free?

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

### Do 2048 or 2048 Infinite have ads?

2048 shows ads; 2048 Infinite does not.

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

2048 ships an update every 2 months, and 2048 Infinite every 3 days. Most recently, 2048 was updated on October 23, 2026 and 2048 Infinite on October 27, 2026.

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