2048 vs Square Bird
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
2048
A tile-merging puzzle game where players swipe to combine tiles of the same number, aiming to reach the 2048 tile and achieve high scores. It offers various modes including classic, challenge, obstacle, and multiplayer.
- Swipe to merge tiles
- Multiplayer mode via Game Center
- Multiple difficulty levels
- Challenge and obstacle modes
- High score and shortest move tracking
- Auto-save functionality
- Achievements
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- Swipe to move all tiles. When two tiles with the same number touch, they merge into one. - Tired of always playing 2048 game alone? We featured multiplayer mode from Game Center, you can now invite your friend to play 2048 together with you. Playing in this mode is so much fun! - Get to the 2048 tile, and reach a high score! - Get to the 2048 tile, and reach a shortest move! - 5 difficulties are available: 256, 512, 1024, 2048, 4096 - Multiplayer game mode Auto match and Invite your friend. - Challenge mode 132 challenge levels. - Obstacle mode Added x2, /2, and a X for Obstacle which make this game so fun and having more challenges. - Support Game Center, added Highest Score and Shortest Move for each difficulties. 27 Achievements added. Reach higher number tile, higher score and more multiplayer win to unlock more achievements. - Auto game save Game is auto saved in every move you make and every multiplayer game you enter, and auto restored after match. - IAPP to support in game purchase Some of player is requested to remove in game Ads, you can do this now. And if you like our 2048 app, you can also support us by buying this item. - Classic game mode Reach as higher number tile as you can. And beat you best score as possible as you can. We'd always loved to see any reviews you make for us. Each reviews are always making this App become better. Thank you.
Square Bird
Stack eggs to build a tower and navigate through obstacles. Perfect landings trigger an exciting fever mode. Test your timing and precision to succeed.
- Stack eggs to build a tower
- Pass barriers
- Perfect landing timing
- Square Bird Fever mode
- Smooth gameplay
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Build your egg tower and pass the barriers, but beware! Keep it smooth, on the right timing and the right level. Touch the grass 3 times with perfect landing to reach the Square Bird Fever mode.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Square Bird at 106K against 2048's 1.4K. Square Bird also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). 2048's advantage is chart position (#173 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. 2048 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Square Bird sells 10 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 — 4.7 for 2048 against 4.7 for Square Bird. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Square Bird has 106K ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of 2048's written reviews are positive against 76% of Square Bird's.
2048 ships an update every 5 months, Square Bird monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 2048 | Square Bird |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.4K ratings) — better | 4.7 (106K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 81.2% of reviews — better | 76.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K | 106K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #173 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 240 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Chaohsien Lee | MOONEE PUBLISHING LTD |
Customer experience
2048
Square Bird
User reviews
2048
From 1.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Fun and relaxing game
- 🧠 Challenging brain exercise
- 🕰️ Great time killer
- 🎮 Addictive gameplay
- 💻 Works well on Apple Watch
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔍 Lack of leaderboard or score tracking
- 🔧 Limited game modes or customization
- 📺 Intrusive ads
- 🔁 Inability to continue previous game
Square Bird
From 106K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to learn
- 👍 Unique gameplay
- 👍 Cute art style
- 👍 Minimal ads
- 👍 Addictive and entertaining
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔋 High ad frequency after each level
- 🐛 Difficulty with reviving after death
- 🐛 Incompatibility issues on some devices
Bugs and requests
2048
Reported bugs
4 issues- Leaderboard not working properly
- Game resets progress after closing
- Apple Watch version has performance issues
- No-Ads purchase doesn't work as expected
Requested features
5 requests- Add a back/undo button
- Implement global leaderboards
- Introduce new game modes
- Improve Apple Watch integration
- Add more visual themes and customization
Square Bird
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Revive feature not functioning properly
Requested features
4 requests- Harder levels or more difficulty options
- Ability to earn or purchase more customization options
- Reduced ad frequency or alternative monetization model
- More dynamic gameplay elements or mini-games
In-app purchases
2048
- DisableAds$0.99
Square Bird
- Remove Ads$2.99
- New No Ads Bundle$3.99
- Premium Gold Pack$4.99
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- Coin 5000$4.99
- Gold Coin 5000$4.99
- No Ads Bundle$7.99
- Coin 15000$9.99
- Gold Coin 15000$9.99
- Coin 50000$19.99
- Gold Coin 50000$19.99
