2048 5x5. vs 8bit 2048
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
2048 5x5.
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The 2048 5x5 app is a fun, addictive and a very simple puzzle game. Join the numbers and get to the 2048 tile! HOW TO PLAY: Swipe (Up, Down, Left, Right) to move the tiles. When two tiles with the same number touch, they merge into one. When 2048 tile is created, the player wins!
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.
- Classic 2048 gameplay
- Multiple board sizes (3x3, 4x4, 5x5)
- 80s inspired music
- Multiple themes
- Game Center integration
- Addictive levels
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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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 2048 5x5. at none against 8bit 2048's 1. 2048 5x5. also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 10 months). On price 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
Both are free to download. 8bit 2048 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 2048 5x5. asks for nothing beyond the download.
2048 5x5. ships an update every 3 weeks, 8bit 2048 every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 2048 5x5. | 8bit 2048 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 6.1 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Neo Technology Co.LTD | Anas Ziad Ali Almomany |
In-app purchases
2048 5x5.
No in-app purchases
8bit 2048
- Remove ads$2.99
