# 2048 vs UNWYND

2048 and UNWYND both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of 2048's written reviews are positive against 48% of UNWYND's. 2048 also leads on ratings volume (381 vs 10). UNWYND's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 2048 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and UNWYND sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for 2048 against 4.4 for UNWYND. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 2048 has 381 ratings behind it against 10, 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 48% of UNWYND's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 2048 | UNWYND |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (381 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2048-whiteout/id861459615/reviews)** | [4.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unwynd/id991346211/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **381** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 48.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 90 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) | [Dropout Games Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/991346210) |

## 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 4 Tile Delete | $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


### UNWYND

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unwynd/id991346211)

A sleek and sharp puzzle game designed for hardcore puzzle fans. It offers a challenging, zen-like experience with simple swipe mechanics to solve intricate color-based puzzles. Multiple solutions exist for each puzzle, allowing for a relaxing and brain-exercising gameplay.

**Highlights:** Swipe-based block puzzle solving, Color-based puzzles, Multiple solutions per puzzle, Zen puzzle experience, Gesture-based gameplay, New chapters and level packs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack 2 :Colors | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack 3: Walls | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 4 : Marked | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Full Game | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Unique and original puzzle concept
- 🧩 Creative and challenging gameplay mechanics
- 🎵 Calming music and relaxing experience
- ✨ Polished graphics and smooth animations
- 🎯 Simple and intuitive controls once learned

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Confusing and unclear tutorial/instructions
- 🐛 Swipe gesture recognition issues
- 💸 Aggressive in-app purchase model
- ⏱️ Too few free levels before paywall
- 😴 Lacks difficulty progression and challenge

**Reported bugs**

- Swipe gestures not registering properly
- App crashes upon opening or level completion
- Music stops playing after purchase
- Tutorial instructions not working as described
- Text display issues and poor localization

**Requested features**

- More levels and content packs
- Endless/infinite level mode
- Increased difficulty and challenge
- Better tutorial and in-game instructions
- Random level generator


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 2048 free?

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

### Is UNWYND free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 2048 or UNWYND?

2048 is rated higher. 2048 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 381 ratings, while UNWYND averages 4.4 from 10 ratings.

### Do 2048 or UNWYND have ads?

2048 shows ads; UNWYND does not.

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

2048 ships an update every 2 months, and UNWYND every 2 months. Most recently, 2048 was updated on November 1, 2026 and UNWYND on November 1, 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.*