#16in Tile Puzzles2048
What is 2048?
2048 is a Games app listed as free on the App Store. Players swipe to move all tiles, and when two tiles with the same number touch they merge into one, with the goal of reaching the 2048 tile and a high score. It is inspired by Gabriele Cirulli's web game.
Pricing. 2048 is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Players who want a swipe-based number puzzle
- Trying to reach the 2048 tile for a high score
- Anyone familiar with the web version by Gabriele Cirulli
Screenshots
Why this app is in B tier
2048 scores 79 out of 100: rating 79, rating count 88, App Store search rank 49, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and B tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
Join the numbers and get to the 2048 tile! 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! Inspired by Gabriele Cirulli game available on the web: http://gabrielecirulli.github.io/2048/
Compare in Tile Puzzles
| Measure | 2048 |  Treasure Party |  Tile Star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | B | A | B |
| Score | 79 / 100 | 80 / 100 | 76 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.4 ★ | 4.8 ★ | 4.7 ★ |
| Ratings | 38.2K | 21.4K | 4.5K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | 3.0 ★ · 20 reviews | — | — |
| Last update | 60d ago | 168d ago | 144d ago |
| Price | Free + IAP | Free + IAP | Free download |
Alternatives
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Where else it ranks
- Best Tile Game Appslisted, beyond the tiered top, score 79
- Best Puzzle Game Appslisted, beyond the tiered top, score 89
- Best Merge Game Appslisted, beyond the tiered top, score 67
Questions about 2048
What do I do in the game?
Swipe to move all tiles. When two tiles with the same number touch, they merge into one. The aim is to get to the 2048 tile and reach a high score.
Is it free?
The App Store listing shows the price as free.
Is this the same as the web game?
The app is inspired by Gabriele Cirulli's game available on the web at gabrielecirulli.github.io/2048. It does not state further details about the relationship.
Is 2048 free?
2048 is free to download, with in-app purchases.
What is 2048 good for?
2048 is built for players who want a swipe-based number puzzle, trying to reach the 2048 tile for a high score, anyone familiar with the web version by gabriele cirulli. It sits in the tile puzzles list on AppTierList.
Is 2048 worth it?
2048 is B tier, ranked #16 of 40 tile puzzle apps with a score of 79 out of 100, from a 4.4 App Store rating across 38,197 ratings. Good, and 15 apps rank above it.
How does 2048 compare to Treasure Party?
2048 is B tier at 79; Treasure Party is A tier at 80. Treasure Party ranks higher. 2048 is free to download, with in-app purchases, Treasure Party is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is 2048 updated?
2048 was last updated on 2026-08-21, 60 days ago.
All the facts
- List
- Tile Puzzles
- Tier
- B (Good)
- Score
- 79 / 100
- Rank in list
- #16 of 40
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free + IAP
- App Store rating
- 4.4 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 38,197
- Recent reviews
- 3.0 from 20 in the last 180 days
- Current version
- (60 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Games
- Good for
- Players who want a swipe-based number puzzle, Trying to reach the 2048 tile for a high score, Anyone familiar with the web version by Gabriele Cirulli
- Requires
- iOS 13.0 or later
- Size
- 221 MB
- Age rating
- 12+
- Languages
- 1
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
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