Comparison

2048 plus vs 2048

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

2048 plus

Experience a new twist on the classic tile-matching puzzle game. Swipe to merge numbered tiles, aiming to reach the 2048 tile. Features unique block types and multiple gameplay modes for added challenge.

Highlights
  • Unique tile types (Stone, Bonus, Division)
  • Classic and Challenge gameplay modes
  • 30 challenging levels
  • Star ranking system
  • Swipe to move tiles
  • Match tiles with the same number
Features
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Find the new amusing tiles: - STONE BLOCK - BONUS BLOCK - DIVISION BLOCK those make the game more challenging and more funny! [How to play] - Swipe to move tiles - Match two tiles with the same number - Complete all challenging levels Two different gameplay mode: - CLASSIC - CHALLENGE CHALLENGING MODE (30 LEVELS): - play and beat all 30 challenges - stars ranking system: try to complete all levels with 3 stars - more levels are coming with next update! Enjoy!

About

2048

Combine cubes by consuming smaller ones in this 3D puzzle adventure. Strategically merge to reach higher numbers, eat as much as possible, and avoid rivals in a competitive map. Experience a fresh twist on a classic concept with stunning visuals and engaging multiplayer.

Highlights
  • 3D cube merging
  • Consume smaller cubes
  • Competitive multiplayer map
  • Reach higher numbers
  • Stunning visuals
  • Engaging gameplay
Features
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Dive into the mesmerizing world of 2048 - 3D: Merge Cube Puzzle, where your goal is to combine cubes by consuming smaller ones. Inspired by the classic 2048 game, this 3D puzzle adventure places you in a dynamic, competitive map. Strategically merge cubes to reach higher numbers, eat as much as you can, and avoid being consumed by your rivals. With stunning visuals and engaging multiplayer gameplay, 2048 - 3D: Merge Cube Puzzle offers a fresh twist on a beloved concept. Are you ready to think in three dimensions and become the ultimate cube master?

Screenshots

2048 plus4 screens
20484 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 2048 plus at 74% against 2048's 0%. 2048 plus also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.3) and ads (none vs shown). 2048's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price and device support 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 plus sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. 2048 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

2048 plus holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 2048 plus has 849 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of 2048 plus's written reviews are positive against 0% of 2048's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

2048 plus ships an update fortnightly, 2048 every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
2048 plus versus 2048: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter2048 plus2048
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (849 ratings) — better3.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews74.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings849 — better3
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTiny GamesDavid Mosoyan

Customer experience

2048 plus

All ratings853 ratings
Positive83.7%
Neutral9.3%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews158 reviews
Positive74.1%
Neutral12.7%
Negative13.3%

2048

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

2048 plus

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game resets when switching apps
  • Sliding controls not responsive
  • Random 4 tiles appearing unexpectedly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add save game functionality
  • Improve performance and stability
  • Provide option to disable sound
  • Optimize for newer iOS versions

2048

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

2048 plus

One-time2
  • Unlock all challenges$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
None

2048

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 2048 plus free?
2048 plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 2048 free?
2048 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 2048 plus or 2048?
2048 plus is rated higher. 2048 plus averages 4.4 out of 5 from 849 ratings, while 2048 averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.
Do 2048 plus or 2048 have ads?
2048 shows ads; 2048 plus does not.
Which is updated more often, 2048 plus or 2048?
2048 plus ships an update fortnightly, and 2048 every 6 months. Most recently, 2048 plus was updated on November 6, 2026 and 2048 on November 4, 2026.

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