# 2048 vs Nathan's Cube Trainer

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.

Both are free to download. 2048 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Nathan's Cube Trainer asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | 2048 | Nathan's Cube Trainer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2048/id864653361/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nathans-cube-trainer/id6767834369/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **73.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#188** | — |
| Size | 49 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chaohsien Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/438073768) | [Nathaniel Garrett Davis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1803271714) |

## What reviewers say

### 2048

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

**Currently charting:** #188 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


### Nathan's Cube Trainer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nathans-cube-trainer/id6767834369)

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:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*