Comparison

2048 CAT vs Hexic 2048

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

Head to head
About

2048 CAT

A cute twist on the classic 2048 puzzle game where mischievous cats interact with your tiles. Swipe to merge numbered tiles and aim for higher scores in this charming and engaging challenge.

Highlights
  • Classic 2048 gameplay
  • Cute cat theme
  • Tile merging mechanics
  • Challenging puzzle experience
  • Intuitive swipe controls
Features
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Mischievous cats are messing with your 2048 board (#`Д´)ノ Well, how could you blame them if they are so cute!! Come and join them to play with 2048 game! ~How to play~ Swipe to move all tiles. When two tiles with the same number touch, they merge into one.

About

Hexic 2048

Experience a number puzzle game on a hexagonal board. Swipe to merge tiles with the same number, aiming to reach the 2048 tile and achieve a high score. Offers multiple game modes, grid sizes, and autoplay options.

Highlights
  • Hexagonal board gameplay
  • Merge number tiles
  • Reach 2048 tile
  • Multiple game modes
  • Various grid sizes
  • Autoplay options
  • Undo system
Features
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COME ON! NOW THE HEXAGONAL BOARD! Join the numbers and get to the 2048 tile on the hexagon board! Swipe to move all tiles. When two tiles with the same number touch, they merge into one. Get to the 2048 tile, and reach a high score! √ Support Game Mode - Classic/Suvival/X-tile Mode √ Support Grid - Hex 2x2x2/3x3x3/4x4x4/5x5x5 - Box 4x4/5x5/6x6/7x7 √ Support Autoplay Mode - Corner/Swing/Swirl/Random √ Support Undo System

Screenshots

2048 CAT4 screens
Hexic 20484 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 2048 CAT at 4.8 against Hexic 2048's 4.2. 2048 CAT also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 59%). Hexic 2048's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 CAT sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hexic 2048 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

2048 CAT holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 49 and 71 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of 2048 CAT's written reviews are positive against 59% of Hexic 2048's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

2048 CAT ships an update every 6 months, Hexic 2048 every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
2048 CAT versus Hexic 2048: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter2048 CATHexic 2048
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (49 ratings) — better4.2 (71 ratings)
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews — better59.3% of reviews
Number of ratings4971 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size115 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMillo Games Inc.SmartPlayland

Customer experience

2048 CAT

All ratings49 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral2.0%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral15.4%
Negative7.7%

Hexic 2048

All ratings71 ratings
Positive77.5%
Neutral8.5%
Negative14.1%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive59.3%
Neutral7.4%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

2048 CAT

One-time1
  • RemoveAds Extra Pack$1.99
4 purchases

Hexic 2048

One-time4
  • 100 Undo$0.99
  • 500 Undo$1.99
  • Remove Ads.$1.99
Show 1 more
  • Unlimited Undo Forever$2.99

Questions

Is 2048 CAT free?
2048 CAT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hexic 2048 free?
Hexic 2048 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 2048 CAT or Hexic 2048?
2048 CAT is rated higher. 2048 CAT averages 4.8 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while Hexic 2048 averages 4.2 from 71 ratings.
Do 2048 CAT or Hexic 2048 have ads?
2048 CAT shows ads; Hexic 2048 does not.
Which is updated more often, 2048 CAT or Hexic 2048?
2048 CAT ships an update every 6 months, and Hexic 2048 every 5 weeks. Most recently, 2048 CAT was updated on October 15, 2026 and Hexic 2048 on October 14, 2026.

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