Comparison

2048 match 3 vs Flow Link

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

Head to head
About

2048 match 3

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
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An addictive blend of 2048 and match-3 gameplay! Swipe tiles to swap them. When three tiles with the same number match, they merge into one. Keep merging to reach the 2048 tile and set a new high score!

About

Flow Link

Features
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The flow puzzles you've played before... were they ever actually hard? Flow Link is built for people who want real puzzles — and this update is our biggest leap yet. 【 ENIGMA MODE — difficulty beyond the limits of this genre 】 For people who truly love solving: • No hints, no solve button — not even the endpoint glow when you drag. Junk-filling is blocked too. Just you and pure logic. • Color Switchers: the two dots you connect aren't the same color anymore. • Ghost Dots: some colors show extra dots, but only two of them connect. Find the decoy. • Portals, Rotors, and boards that mix several mechanics at once. • No linear gates — pick a mechanic, start on any level you like. Beat one and you've earned the right to brag. ※ Enigma access: included with VIP and Ad-Free, or watch one ad per session. 【 FREE PICK — play whatever you feel like 】 A library of levels from every mode, organized by mechanic and board size. No unlock order. ※ Same access as Enigma mode. 【 THE MAIN JOURNEY — free, with zero interstitial ads 】 Pick the style that fits you, across 22,000+ total levels: • Kids: small boards, bright colors, fun for the whole family. • Normal: a relaxed climb through a world map of 6,000+ levels. • Time Attack: the same puzzles, half the time. • Extreme: massive two-floor boards with portals, bombs, keys and arrows — the game physically blocks junk-filling as you drag, and every level is machine-verified to have exactly one solution. No interstitial ads pop up between levels, anywhere on the journey. (Optional rewarded ads exist for bonus rewards — watching one is always your choice.) Ready to find out where you rank? Download and prove it. Flow Link VIP is an optional auto-renewable subscription. VIP Pass Monthly: THB 149 per month Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://kaisoftthailand.com/privacy

Screenshots

2048 match 32 screens
Flow Link4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: 2048 match 3 at 13 against Flow Link's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 match 3 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Flow Link sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
2048 match 3 versus Flow Link: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter2048 match 3Flow Link
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (28 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews47.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings28 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB120 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMikhail AkopovKAI SOFT COMPANY LIMITED

In-app purchases

2 purchases

2048 match 3

One-time2
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Unlock all themes$0.99
9 purchases

Flow Link

Subscriptions1
  • สิทธิ์ VIP รายเดือน$3.991 Month
One-time8
  • ปิดโฆษณา 1 วัน$0.99
  • ปิดโฆษณา 3 วัน$0.99
  • แพ็กเหรียญเล็ก$0.99
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  • ปิดโฆษณา 7 วัน$1.99
  • แพ็กเหรียญกลาง$1.99
  • แพ็กเหรียญใหญ่$4.99
  • แพ็กเหรียญยักษ์$9.99
  • สิทธิ์ Lifetime VIP ตลอดชีพ$12.99

Questions

Is 2048 match 3 free?
2048 match 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flow Link free?
Flow Link is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 2048 match 3 or Flow Link have ads?
Both 2048 match 3 and Flow Link show ads.
Which is updated more often, 2048 match 3 or Flow Link?
2048 match 3 ships an update every 2 weeks, and Flow Link every 2 weeks. Most recently, 2048 match 3 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Flow Link on October 31, 2026.

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