x2048 vs Wu Xing
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
x2048
A visually appealing puzzle game where players combine numbered discs to reach higher powers of two on a hexagonal board. Utilize special items to clear unwanted discs or undo mistakes. Enjoy a distraction-free experience with a minimalist interface.
- Combine numbered discs
- Hexagonal game board
- Use bombs to remove discs
- Rollback feature to undo moves
- Minimalistic interface
- Distraction-free mode
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Explore the powers of 2 in this beautiful and simple game. Combine two discs of same value to produce the next power of two. Keep going until you can't move anymore. The hexagonal board makes it more fun, and sometimes, more complicated! Use bombs to remove unwanted discs and if you mess up, use a rollback to go back 5 movements. Play on your iPhone, iPod touch or in the beautiful iPad screen. The game supports all devices. The game already has a minimalistic interface, and tapping the eye icon leaves you with noting but game board for a distraction-free experience. Can you make it to the next power of two?
Wu Xing
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Master the ancient Chinese Five Elements in this strategic puzzle game! Tap to switch between Jin(Metal), Mu(Wood), Shui(Water), Huo(Fire), and Tu(Earth). Drag to move and use elemental relationships - generate new life or eliminate enemies through the cycles of creation and restraint. Perfect for puzzle lovers who enjoy strategic thinking!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wu Xing at none against x2048's 3. x2048's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence 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. x2048 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Wu Xing asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | x2048 | Wu Xing |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 186 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bruno Philipe Resende Silva | Beijing Ningdom Technology Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
x2048
- 5 Rollback Tokens$0.99
- 5 Bombs$0.99
- 10 Bombs and 10 Rollback Tokens$1.99
Wu Xing
No in-app purchases
