2048 Backwards vs MergePlanet
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
2048 Backwards
This game challenges players to merge tiles by swiping, but in reverse. Instead of combining to reach a high number, players start with large tiles and aim to break them down to reach the smallest tile. Compete for the top spot on the leaderboards.
- Reverse 2048 gameplay
- Swipe to merge tiles
- Goal is to reach the 2 tile
- Leaderboard competition
- Simple puzzle mechanics
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2048 in reverse!!! Start with 2048 tiles and swipe like tiles to merge them into half of what they were! Try and reach the 2 tile to compete on the Leaderboards! Good Luck!
MergePlanet
Combine identical planets to create larger celestial bodies, starting from atoms and progressing to synthesizing the entire universe. Experience the thrill of creation and aim for high scores in this casual synthetic game.
- Planet merging gameplay
- Universe synthesis progression
- Casual and relaxing experience
- Score-based challenges
- Visual appreciation of celestial bodies
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Welcome to MergePlanet — the planet-merging puzzle you literally can't put down! The rules are absurdly simple: drop a planet into the cosmic box. When two matching planets bump into each other, *poof*—they fuse into a bigger one. Keep merging, evolving from a tiny meteor all the way to a dazzling giant star. Sounds easy? Just wait. This thing is harder to quit than your midnight snacks. Features One-touch controls — foolproof enough for your grandma Merge and evolve a whole chain of planets, collecting your own galaxy Climb the global leaderboard and show the universe who's the merge king Relaxing, no energy meters, no paywalls — totally free How big can your planet grow? A gentle supernova, or a black hole that devours everything? Don't keep the cosmos waiting — the creator's throne has been empty long enough. Your universe awaits!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MergePlanet at every 3 months against 2048 Backwards's every 34 months. 2048 Backwards's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for 2048 Backwards against 3.0 for MergePlanet. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
2048 Backwards ships an update every 34 months, MergePlanet every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 2048 Backwards | MergePlanet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 34 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Ethan Sarif-Kattan | 华任 王 |
Customer experience
2048 Backwards
MergePlanet
In-app purchases
2048 Backwards
No in-app purchases
MergePlanet
No in-app purchases
Questions
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