Head-to-head
Number Match vs 2248
Number Match
40
Winner
2248
2248
65
For a more reliable and less frustrating experience, 2248 is the better choice, despite its own ad issues, as Number Match suffers from severe stability problems.
Full reviews: Number Match · 2248
Both Number Match and 2248 are addictive number puzzle games, but Number Match is plagued by frequent crashes and bugs that make it unplayable for many. While 2248 also has significant complaints about excessive and intrusive ads, its core gameplay appears more stable and less prone to data loss.
Head to head
Number Match Users find Number Match addictive and relaxing, with some enjoying the diagonal matching R8. However, many note a lack of increasing difficulty, leading to endless, repetitive play R15. Some also report issues with rewards only being granted after losing, which is seen as pointless R9R12.
2248 2248 is also described as addictive, fun, and a good brain teaser, with some appreciating the relaxing music . However, the 'infinity' level is a common point of frustration, making the game tedious and leading some to delete it . Some users also dislike recent changes like the removal of music or a reduction in columns .
Number Match Number Match is severely hampered by reliability issues. Users report constant freezing, crashing their entire phone, and losing all progress R2R3R4R5. Some also experience lag and misinputs . There are also reports of purchased progress being lost after getting a new phone R13 and even paid tools not registering .
2248 2248 generally seems more stable in terms of crashing, though some users report scores resetting to zero R73. A significant issue is the interruption of gameplay by ads, sometimes mid-move, which can ruin a sequence . Some users also report excessive notifications .
Number Match Number Match is heavily criticized for an overwhelming number of ads that are too frequent, too long, and interrupt gameplay R1R7R11. Some ads are inappropriate for children R6 or for scam games R15. Crucially, many users who paid to remove ads still experience them R22R24R40. There are also reports of pop-ups designed to trick users into purchases .
2248 2248 also faces strong criticism for excessive, long, and intrusive ads that often appear mid-game . Some ads are particularly concerning, leading to pop-ups claiming the phone is hacked R64R71. Similar to App A, users who paid for an ad-free experience report still seeing ads, especially the long ones or between levels R79R105. The price to remove ads, £9.99, is considered too high by some .
Number Match One user reported submitting a support ticket after losing progress and only receiving an automated response, with no resolution R13.
Pick Number Match if
You are looking for a simple, addictive number puzzle and are willing to tolerate frequent crashes, bugs, and intrusive ads, or plan to purchase the ad-free version and hope it works R8.
Pick 2248 if
You want an addictive number puzzle game with generally stable gameplay, even if it means dealing with many long and intrusive ads, including some potentially malicious ones . You might also find the option to close and reopen the app to bypass ads useful .
Evidence note: Both apps suffer from significant ad-related complaints, including paid ad-removal not working as expected. However, Number Match has a much higher volume of severe complaints regarding game-breaking bugs, crashes, and data loss, which are less prevalent in 2248's reviews.
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What reviewers actually said
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- [R8] Number Match So addictive: I play this game far too much honestly speaking, for how little there is to be done I’m so addicted to playing it all the damn time. I play a lot while watching tv which is definitely a habit I could go without however I just enjoy it so bad.
- [R9] Number Match Good relaxing game: I like the game. I can sit and relax and pass the time. One frustration with it is you get aids such as hammers to knock away blocks etc but when you run out of moves the game ends before you get to use the aids. Change this and it’s a winner for me.
- [R12] Number Match Good game: I enjoy this game but it’s a bit naff that you don’t get any rewards you earn until you loose and start again. The adverts are also glitchy resulting in you having to completely close the game down and reload. I’m starting to get bored with it now
- [R15] Number Match Decent but flawed: The game is very playable but the ads are very intrusive and far too often interrupt game play. Most of the ads are for scam games where they promise you can win real cash… Also, a flaw in the game is that they haven’t included any increasing difficulty as the game progresses, meaning that if you have a basic understanding of how these games work, you can play endlessly. In on
- [R2] Number Match Glitches: Keeps glitching. Stops during play and I have try to turn my phone off so it will clear. Disappointing.
- [R3] Number Match They need to fix their bugs mate: Fun game but it keeps randomly crashing. As in my entire phone becomes unresponsive and then I get booted back to my lock screen. I thought it may be my phone but I just got a new one and the same thing is happening.
- [R4] Number Match Fix it.: fix your game it crashes my phone.
- [R5] Number Match Game crashing: Hello, I’m experiencing consistent crashes in Number Match: 2048 Puzzle (Version 572). Device: iPad 9th Generation (Model A2602) iPadOS: 26.5 I’ve been playing the same game for approximately six months and have a cumulative score of 2,539,542. For the past seven days, the game has been crashing directly back to the Home Screen. The crash occurs repeatedly after about 20 minutes
- [R1] Number Match Ads are awful: Great game but the ads really interrupt the game; too frequent, go on too long and there does not appear any way out of them other than to close down the game. Shame.
- [R6] Number Match Not for children: Be cautious about allowing your child to play this game with ads as, although the game is 12+ there are a lot of adverts for 17+ apps (fifty shades of grey style novels/audio books). The adverts have suggestive pictures in the background also. That said, I do love the game but can’t give it a top rating due to the poor ad filtering.
- [R7] Number Match ADS!!: Love this game but I am about to delete it due to the INSANE number of ads. Totally kills it.
- [R11] Number Match 2048 puzzles: Enjoying the game but fed up with the amount of ads on it
- [R13] Number Match Don’t bother: I purchased this game many months ago and enjoyed playing it up until a week ago. I had a new phone and since then my progress has been completely lost. I have submitted a support ticket and received nothing but an automated response. Restore purchase didn’t work so now I am stuck at level 0 and have lost all my coins I had built up. Very annoying.
- [R73] 2248 Frustrating: Play game few years first year lost score now my rating not going up wish hiccups could be sorted go to help pages and for me don’t understand and not helpful
- [R105] 2248 Brenda: DO NOT BUY “No Adds for $9.99!” The only adds removed are the quick ones, the adds break, not the long annoying ones when claiming your prize. I emailed 2238 twice with NO REPLY. It’s disappointing because I absolutely love this game. I am not a big game player and one when I do find a game I like, I usually tire of it after a while. I’m currently on my 4th time playing it. I finally deci
- [R22] Number Match Ads: Paid for no ads still getting ads
- [R24] Number Match Great game but freezes too often!: Was hoping after an update that the freezes would have gone but still another update where the incredibly annoying freezing keeps happening. Such a shame because the game is so good! But becomes almost unplayable. Considering it’s cost me £6 to get rid of the adverts, for such a simplistic game I would hope that it would at least be reliable. REALLY HOPING TO F
- [R40] Number Match Disappointing: Was brilliant, paid to get rid of adds. Is it doesn’t save your game! Come back and have to start all over again. Never used to do this. Not worth playing now as takes so long
- [R79] 2248 Not happy with purchase: I just paid for what looked to be an ad free game…… yet there are still ads between every level…. What have I paid for exactly?
- [R64] 2248 Pop-up blocker ruined the fun: Playing this game for the first time and was able to get over the abundance of ads. Then a pop-up appeared in my browser stating “Your iphone might be hacked” claiming my device may have been infected with a virus. After that happening twice I decided to uninstall. I’ll look for a different app with a similar concept.
- [R71] 2248 Used To Be Awesome: The ads have gotten really bad. I have also started getting pop up ads saying my phone has been corrupted and you have 2 minutes and 40 seconds to click a link and follow what it says or else everything will be deleted. I get this pop up ONLY when playing 2248. Therefore I have removed the game from my phone, as much as I used to enjoy it. I’ll find another game eventually, but
Synthesized from 115 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store