Comparison

2048 vs NE

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
Currently charting
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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.

About

NE

Features
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NE-Connect App is the version of this game where you play with family and friends and an online pool of players. This word game is totally different in concept from any other word game you will have ever played before and challenges the mind in a completely different way, which makes it novel and refreshing to play.

Screenshots

20484 screens
NE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: NE at none against 2048's shown. NE also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). 2048's advantage is chart position (#187 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. 2048 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and NE sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

2048 ships an update every 5 months, NE every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
2048 versus NE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter2048NE
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.4K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#187 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB32 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperChaohsien LeeNE GAMES LTD

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

NE

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

2048

One-time1
  • DisableAds$0.99
4 purchases

NE

One-time4
  • hint_5$0.99
  • hints 15$1.99
  • hints for 30$2.99
Show 1 more
  • hints 60$3.99

Questions

Is 2048 free?
2048 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NE free?
NE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 2048 or NE have ads?
2048 shows ads; NE does not.
Which is updated more often, 2048 or NE?
2048 ships an update every 5 months, and NE every 6 weeks. Most recently, 2048 was updated on October 23, 2026 and NE on October 10, 2026.

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