Comparison

2048 vs WordNook

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
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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

WordNook

Features
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WordNook is a cosy daily crossword puzzle game where you drag letter tiles onto the grid to complete words against the clock. Every day brings a brand new Daily Run — three 5x5 boards building up to a challenging 7x7 boss board. Complete all four and your streak grows. Miss a day and a streak shield protects you. HOW IT WORKS - A crossword grid appears with clues below - Drag letters from your rack onto the correct cells - Complete each word before time runs out - Wrong placements cost you precious seconds - Finish clean and fast to double your coins EARN AND SPEND - Earn coins by completing boards and daily missions - Spend coins on hints when you're stuck — reveal a letter or an entire word - Watch a short ad instead if you're running low - Coins carry over day to day — save up or spend freely GAME MODES - Daily Run — a fresh set of 4 boards every day, same for everyone - Endless Run — keep going as long as you can through infinite boards - Themed Puzzles — choose a theme like Nature, Animals, Food and go deep PERKS SYSTEM Between boards in a run, draft one of three perks to help on the next board. Add time, reroll your rack, reveal a vowel, or double your coins. WORDNOOK PRO Remove all ads, unlock all themed packs — current and future — get discounted hints, unlimited streak shields and a bigger daily coin bonus. One purchase, no subscription, ever. WordNook is designed to be the perfect 5-minute daily habit. No energy bars, no forced timers between plays, no dark patterns. Just a good word puzzle, every day.

Screenshots

20484 screens
WordNook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: WordNook at every 3 days against 2048's every 5 months. 2048's advantage is chart position (#190 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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 WordNook sells 5 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, WordNook every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
2048 versus WordNook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter2048WordNook
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.4K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#190 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChaohsien LeeAmit Patel

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

WordNook

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

2048

One-time1
  • DisableAds$0.99
5 purchases

WordNook

One-time5
  • 100 Coins$0.99
  • 300 Coins$1.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
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  • 800 Coins$3.99
  • WordNook Pro$4.99

Questions

Is 2048 free?
2048 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WordNook free?
WordNook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 2048 or WordNook have ads?
Both 2048 and WordNook show ads.
Which is updated more often, 2048 or WordNook?
2048 ships an update every 5 months, and WordNook every 3 days. Most recently, 2048 was updated on October 26, 2026 and WordNook on October 25, 2026.

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