# 2048 match 3 vs ColBox

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ColBox at 100% against 2048 match 3's 48%. ColBox also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13). 2048 match 3's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (28 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 2048 match 3 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and ColBox sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ColBox holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 2048 match 3 has 28 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of 2048 match 3's written reviews are positive against 100% of ColBox's.

2048 match 3 ships an update every 2 weeks, ColBox every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 2048 match 3 | ColBox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2048-match-3/id885392251/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colbox-fix-and-tap/id1492625740/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **28** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 47.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 90 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mikhail Akopov](https://appshunter.io/developer/467468541) | [Andrey Melihov](https://appshunter.io/developer/942443973) |

## What reviewers say

### 2048 match 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2048-match-3/id885392251)

Combine number tiles by matching three of the same value to merge them. Reach the 2048 tile and aim for a new high score in this engaging puzzle game.

**Highlights:** Swipe to swap tiles, Merge matching number tiles, Reach the 2048 tile, Set high scores, Addictive gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all themes | $0.99 | one-time |


### ColBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colbox-fix-and-tap/id1492625740)

A free puzzle game where you arrange colored blocks to earn crystals. Each block has unique moves and interactions, offering an addictive challenge across five worlds. Over 100 levels are available, with more planned.

**Highlights:** Free puzzle gameplay, Unique block mechanics, Five distinct worlds, Over 100 levels, Offline play

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| some colbox | $1.99 | one-time |
| pack of colbox | $4.99 | one-time |
| a lot of colbox | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 2048 match 3 free?

2048 match 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ColBox free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 2048 match 3 or ColBox?

ColBox is rated higher. 2048 match 3 averages 4.0 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while ColBox averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do 2048 match 3 or ColBox have ads?

Both 2048 match 3 and ColBox show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 2048 match 3 or ColBox?

2048 match 3 ships an update every 2 weeks, and ColBox every 3 months. Most recently, 2048 match 3 was updated on October 29, 2026 and ColBox on October 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.*