Comparison

2048 vs Nathan's Cube Trainer

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

Nathan's Cube Trainer

This app helps cubers improve their Rubik's Cube solving skills through flashcard-style practice. It focuses on algorithm recall, consistency, and pattern recognition with custom diagrams and weak-case tracking. Features include timers, solve tracking, and Apple Watch support.

Highlights
  • Flashcard-style algorithm training
  • Weak-case tracking and review
  • Solve count tracking
  • CFOP segmented timer
  • OLL and PLL training
  • F2L animations
  • Apple Watch companion app
Features
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Nathan’s Cube Trainer is a recognition-focused Rubik’s Cube training app designed to help cubers improve algorithm recall, consistency, and pattern recognition through focused flashcard-style practice. Train PLL, OLL, F2L, two-sided OLL/PLL recognition, and more with custom diagrams, weak-case tracking, and Apple Watch support. Features: • Flashcard-style algorithm training • Weak-case tracking and review • Solve count tracking • Timer with saved solves and progress graphs • CFOP segmented timer to track time spent in each step of your solve • Simple OLL and PLL training (10 OLLs and 6 PLLs) • Full OLL and PLL training (72 OLLs including mirrored cases, and 28 PLLs) • Two-sided PLL and OLL recognition drills • F2L animations (37 cases) • Advanced F2L animations (91 cases) • Mirror F2L cases left/right and front/back to train all four positions • Continuous F2L practice with progression tracking • 4x4 parity training • Megaminx training • Apple Watch companion app for quick solve-count tracking without pulling out your phone, plus PLL/OLL recognition practice • Import/export support for backups The app is built around the training methods I personally developed and use every day to improve recognition, recall, and consistency while solving. Learn the algorithms, improve recognition, and watch your speed improve!

Screenshots

20484 screens
Nathan's Cube Trainer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 2048 at 73% against Nathan's Cube Trainer's 0%. 2048 also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 1). Nathan's Cube Trainer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Nathan's Cube Trainer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

2048 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 2048 has 1.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of 2048's written reviews are positive against 0% of Nathan's Cube Trainer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

2048 ships an update every 5 months, Nathan's Cube Trainer every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
2048 versus Nathan's Cube Trainer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter2048Nathan's Cube Trainer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.3K ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews72.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.3K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChaohsien LeeNathaniel Garrett Davis

Customer experience

2048

All ratings1,349 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral2.7%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews114 reviews
Positive72.8%
Neutral11.4%
Negative15.8%

Nathan's Cube Trainer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Nathan's Cube Trainer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

2048

One-time1
  • DisableAds$0.99
None

Nathan's Cube Trainer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 2048 free?
2048 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nathan's Cube Trainer free?
Nathan's Cube Trainer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 2048 or Nathan's Cube Trainer?
2048 is rated higher. 2048 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Nathan's Cube Trainer averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do 2048 or Nathan's Cube Trainer have ads?
2048 shows ads; Nathan's Cube Trainer does not.
Which is updated more often, 2048 or Nathan's Cube Trainer?
2048 ships an update every 5 months, and Nathan's Cube Trainer every 2 weeks. Most recently, 2048 was updated on October 19, 2026 and Nathan's Cube Trainer on October 19, 2026.

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