2048 vs Foldline
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Foldline
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Foldline is a 60-second "origami × rhythm" puzzle where folding creates music. 【Two simple rules】 ・ Long-press and swipe to FOLD the board, and matching colored tiles disappear when they overlap. ・ Drag with one finger to SHUFFLE tiles into alignment. Fold, clear, fold again. The longer your chain, the denser the beat — and your crash sounds melt into the rhythm. 【How to play】 ・ Use 8-way folds (horizontal, vertical, both diagonals). ・ Tempo accelerates as time runs low. ・ 5+ chains earn time bonuses and fireworks. ・ 10+ chains trigger one of six bonus mini-games: slots, darts, SIMON, and more. ・ A PERFECT clear grants +15 seconds. 【Game Center】 ・ Two leaderboards: Best Score and Total Play Time. ・ Compete with friends worldwide. 【Features】 ・ Fully offline. No ads, no in-app purchases. ・ A complete game every 60 seconds — perfect for any pocket of time. ・ Rich haptics and synthesized sound design. ・ Origami simplicity meets electronic beats. Three gestures — tap, long-press, drag — and a tempo that grows with your skill. Foldline is a brand-new rhythm puzzle where every fold counts.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Foldline at none against 2048's 1. Foldline also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). 2048's advantage is chart position (#201 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 1). On price and ads 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
Both are free to download. 2048 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Foldline asks for nothing beyond the download.
2048 ships an update every 5 months, Foldline monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 2048 | Foldline |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 72.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #201 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chaohsien Lee | Takayuki Hamuro |
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
Foldline
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
2048
- DisableAds$0.99
Foldline
No in-app purchases









