Comparison

1010 vs 8bit 2048

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

Head to head
About

1010

A simple and quick puzzle game where you combine numbered tiles to reach the number 10. It's perfect for passing time during commutes or downtime.

Highlights
  • Combine numbered tiles
  • Reach the number 10
  • Easy to learn gameplay
  • Quick sessions
  • Suitable for downtime
Features
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Match numbers till you reach 10! based on the wildly popular 2048 game. 1010 is super easy, and quick to learn! -perfect for killing time waiting for the bus, or train. -sitting in a boring meeting.... no problem - fire up 1010! -run out of small talk on that hot date..... challenge your beau to a little 1010 action GAMEPLAY: Move the tiles on the board with your fingers. Similar tile numbers combine when they touch. For example, when two 4's combine they form a 5, two 5's form a 6, and so on. Get to the 10 tile to win!

About

8bit 2048

Experience a classic number puzzle game with an 80s aesthetic. Swipe to merge tiles, aim for the 2048 tile, and achieve high scores across various board sizes. Enjoy retro music and customizable themes.

Highlights
  • Classic 2048 gameplay
  • Multiple board sizes (3x3, 4x4, 5x5)
  • 80s inspired music
  • Multiple themes
  • Game Center integration
  • Addictive levels
Features
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The famous 2048 for old school players, 8bit style with new addictive levels for legends. Enjoy addictive 80's games music Swipe to move numbers, merge numbers with same value into one to get higher number. Try to get 2048 number. Get to the 2048 tile, and reach a high score! - 3x3, 4x4 and 5x5 Boards included. - Game center - 80's music - 5 Themes (yellow, orange, red, green, black) - Cool animations Inspired by Gabriele Cirulli game available on the web: http://gabrielecirulli.github.io/2048/

Screenshots

10104 screens
8bit 20484 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 8bit 2048 at 100% against 1010's 33%. 8bit 2048 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). 1010's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, monetization model 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. 8bit 2048 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 1010 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

8bit 2048 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of 1010's written reviews are positive against 100% of 8bit 2048's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
1010 versus 8bit 2048: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter10108bit 2048
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (9 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 10 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSweetP Productions, Inc.Anas Almomany

Customer experience

1010

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

8bit 2048

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

1010

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

8bit 2048

One-time1
  • Remove ads$2.99

Questions

Is 1010 free?
1010 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 8bit 2048 free?
8bit 2048 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 1010 or 8bit 2048?
8bit 2048 is rated higher. 1010 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while 8bit 2048 averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do 1010 or 8bit 2048 have ads?
8bit 2048 shows ads; 1010 does not.
Which is updated more often, 1010 or 8bit 2048?
1010 ships an update every 10 months, and 8bit 2048 every 10 months. Most recently, 1010 was updated on November 1, 2026 and 8bit 2048 on October 24, 2026.

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