# 2048 vs Block Puzzle

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Block Puzzle at none against 2048's 1. Block Puzzle also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). 2048's advantage is chart position (#190 vs unranked) and review sentiment (81% vs 73%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 2048 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Block Puzzle asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for 2048 against 4.6 for Block Puzzle. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 803 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of 2048's written reviews are positive against 73% of Block Puzzle's.

2048 ships an update every 5 months, Block Puzzle fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 2048 | Block Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2048/id864653361/reviews)** | [4.6 (803 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-puzzle-blast-the-square/id6557047872/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 803 |
| Positive reviews | **81.2% of reviews** | 72.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#190** | — |
| Size | 49 MB | 178 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chaohsien Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/438073768) | [Gosiha Pte. Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452132143) |

## What reviewers say

### 2048

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

**Currently charting:** #190 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


### Block Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-puzzle-blast-the-square/id6557047872)

Embark on a puzzle-solving adventure with a friendly Racoon on his farm. Explore new maps and unlock exciting puzzle machines with unique gameplay as you progress through challenging levels.

**Highlights:** Farm harvesting theme, Map exploration, Unlockable puzzle machines, Brain challenging puzzles, New gameplay mechanics

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 2048 free?

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

### Is Block Puzzle free?

Block Puzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 2048 or Block Puzzle?

2048 is rated higher. 2048 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Block Puzzle averages 4.6 from 803 ratings.

### Do 2048 or Block Puzzle have ads?

Both 2048 and Block Puzzle show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 2048 or Block Puzzle?

2048 ships an update every 5 months, and Block Puzzle fortnightly. Most recently, 2048 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Block Puzzle on October 30, 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.*