2048 Blast: Merge Numbers 2248 vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against 2048 Blast: Merge Numbers 2248's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

	2048 Blast: Merge Numbers 2248 This App	2248 - Number Puzzle Game Nemesis	2048 Contender	Drop The Number : Merge Puzzle Contender	Woodoku - Wood Block Puzzles Peer	Block Blast! Super Square Empire 2016 Peer	Number Match - Fun Puzzle Game New Kid
Core Identity
Developer	UNICO STUDIO	Inspired Square FZE	Ketchapp	SUPERBOX. Inc	Tripledot Studios	LumEnrich Inc	Shanghai Diguo Network Technology Co., Ltd.
Category	Games	Games	Games	Games	Games	Games	Games
Platform	Android, iOS	Android, iOS	Android, iOS	iOS	Android, iOS	iOS, Android	iOS
Store Metrics
Rating	4.8 / 5	4.9 / 5	4.4 / 5	4.7 / 5	4.7 / 5	4.6 / 5	4.6 / 5
Ratings Count	2,095	308,392	36,778	83,921	656,118	22	17,522
Price	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free
Release Date	Oct 10, 2023	Dec 11, 2019	Mar 19, 2014	Apr 15, 2019	Mar 11, 2020	Sep 8, 2016	Aug 1, 2024
Last Updated	Jan 23, 2026	Jan 27, 2026	Apr 10, 2026	Apr 3, 2026	May 28, 2026	Sep 30, 2016	Feb 13, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	excellent	positive	mixed	-	mixed	excellent	-
Score	85/100	75/100	45/100	-	45/100	82/100	-
Praises	Simple and addictive puzzle mechanics provide a relaxing experience for players during downtime	Addictive number-merging gameplay loop provides a relaxing yet mentally stimulating experience for daily users	Addictive Gameplay Relaxing Experience	-	Meditative and soothing puzzle mechanics provide a reliable daily stress relief habit for players	Stress Relief & Relaxation Addictive Gameplay	-
Complaints	Technical instability and freezing issues post-update prevent consistent gameplay for some users	Excessive ad frequency and intrusive ad placements disrupt the flow of the core gameplay experience	Excessive/Invasive Ads Technical Issues & Bugs	-	Excessive ad frequency interrupts the flow of gameplay and forces frequent app restarts	Broken Revive Mechanic Ad Frequency and Length	-
Requests	-	Additional levels beyond the current cap to provide continued progression for high-scoring players	-	-	Purchase option for an ad-free experience to remove current monetization friction	-	-
Strategic Intel
Strengths	Minimalist design reduces cognitive load Offline-first architecture maximizes addressable market High rating consistency sustains install velocity	Eight-directional merge mechanic enables deeper strategic combos than static 2048 grids Offline-first architecture sustains engagement in low-connectivity environments	Official brand authority Addictive, proven core gameplay loop Intuitive, flexible swipe controls	-	Meditative puzzle loop sustains daily habit Offline-first architecture captures transit-based engagement	Massive Android scale (4.4M+ ratings) Strong 'No WiFi' offline positioning High user sentiment for relaxation/focus	-
Weaknesses	Technical instability freezes active sessions Lack of live-ops limits retention Unresolved reward delivery issues	Malicious ad-delivery practices drive negative sentiment Lack of level progression beyond the current cap limits high-scorer retention	Invasive ad monetization Technical bugs (undo, audio, purchase restoration) Lack of modern quality-of-life features (Dark Mode)	-	Aggressive ad-load triggers high churn Post-update stability issues erode trust No paid ad-free tier	10-year iOS update gap (v3.2 from 2016) Broken ad-revive reward loop Skin customization bugs (watermelon/toast skins fail to apply)	-
Pricing	freemium	free	free	freemium	freemium	freemium	freemium
Momentum	Maintenance	Maintenance	-	Intense	Active	Maintenance	Active
Update Cadence	2 versions, ~45d avg	5 versions, ~10d avg	-	5 versions	5 versions, ~10d avg	5 versions, ~876d avg	5 versions

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