# 2048 vs aa

The clearest difference is rating: 2048 at 4.7 against aa's 3.8. 2048 also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 56%) and chart position (#153 vs unranked). aa's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (10K vs 1.3K). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 2048 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and aa sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

2048 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: aa has 10K ratings behind it against 1.3K, 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 56% of aa's.

2048 ships an update every 5 months, aa every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 2048 | aa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2048/id864653361/reviews)** | [3.8 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aa/id905852173/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K | **10K** |
| Positive reviews | **72.8% of reviews** | 56.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#153** | — |
| Size | 49 MB | 109 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chaohsien Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/438073768) | [General Adaptive Apps Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/937589555) |

## What reviewers say

### 2048

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

**Currently charting:** #153 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


### aa

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aa/id905852173)

A minimalist one-tap puzzle game that tests your skill, focus, and timing. Shoot dots into a spinning circle without collision to progress through over 1,300 challenging levels. Play offline and compete with friends in this addictive, timeless experience.

**Highlights:** One-tap gameplay, Over 1,300 handcrafted levels, Offline play, Minimalist design, Challenge friends, Daily streaks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| aa Legend | $2.99 | per month |
| aa Legend | $19.99 | per year |
| Skip Level | $0.49 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Levels | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and challenging
- 🎨 Customizable colors
- 💯 Satisfying when passing levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Inconsistent difficulty levels
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🔍 Unbalanced gameplay on different devices

**Reported bugs**

- Unresponsive controls
- Incorrect ball size on newer devices
- Persistent issues with level 7 and 8
- Glitchy end-of-level screens

**Requested features**

- Skip level option
- Hint system
- Daily challenges
- Music/sound options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 2048 free?

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

### Is aa free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 2048 or aa?

2048 is rated higher. 2048 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while aa averages 3.8 from 10K ratings.

### Do 2048 or aa have ads?

Both 2048 and aa show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 2048 or aa?

2048 ships an update every 5 months, and aa every 10 days. Most recently, 2048 was updated on September 23, 2026 and aa on September 24, 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.*