# 2048 vs Square Bird

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.

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 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 2048 | Square Bird |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2048/id864653361/reviews)** | [4.7 (106K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/square-bird-flappy-chicken/id1435729435/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K | **106K** |
| Positive reviews | **81.2% of reviews** | 76.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#173** | — |
| Size | 49 MB | 240 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Chaohsien Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/438073768) | [MOONEE PUBLISHING LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1469957859) |

## What reviewers say

### 2048

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2048/id864653361)

**Currently charting:** #173 Top Free · Word (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DisableAds | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and relaxing game
- 🧠 Challenging brain exercise
- 🕰️ Great time killer
- 🎮 Addictive gameplay
- 💻 Works well on Apple Watch

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔍 Lack of leaderboard or score tracking
- 🔧 Limited game modes or customization
- 📺 Intrusive ads
- 🔁 Inability to continue previous game

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Add a back/undo button
- Implement global leaderboards
- Introduce new game modes
- Improve Apple Watch integration
- Add more visual themes and customization


### Square Bird

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/square-bird-flappy-chicken/id1435729435)

Stack eggs to build a tower and navigate through obstacles. Perfect landings trigger an exciting fever mode. Test your timing and precision to succeed.

**Highlights:** Stack eggs to build a tower, Pass barriers, Perfect landing timing, Square Bird Fever mode, Smooth gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| New No Ads Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium Gold Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin 5000 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold Coin 5000 | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coin 15000 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold Coin 15000 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin 50000 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gold Coin 50000 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to learn
- 👍 Unique gameplay
- 👍 Cute art style
- 👍 Minimal ads
- 👍 Addictive and entertaining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔋 High ad frequency after each level
- 🐛 Difficulty with reviving after death
- 🐛 Incompatibility issues on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Revive feature not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 2048 free?

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

### Is Square Bird free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 2048 or Square Bird?

2048 is rated higher. 2048 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Square Bird averages 4.7 from 106K ratings.

### Do 2048 or Square Bird have ads?

Both 2048 and Square Bird show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 2048 or Square Bird?

2048 ships an update every 5 months, and Square Bird monthly. Most recently, 2048 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Square Bird on November 6, 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.*