# Ball Run 2048: merge number

> Merge numbers on the balls and run to aim for 2048!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.kayac.ball\_run](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.kayac.ball_run)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.kayac.ball_run`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** KAYAC Inc.
- **Category:** GAME\_CASUAL
- **Downloads:** 198,294,528
- **Rating:** 4.10 / 5 (259,061 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.9.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-20
- **First published:** 2021-03-11
- **Publisher country:** JP
- **Size:** 130 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kayac.ball_run)
- **Website:** [https://kayac.games](https://kayac.games/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://kayac.games/privacy-policy](https://kayac.games/privacy-policy)

## Description

**Ball Run 2048: Merge Number** is an exciting ball game where players control a numbered ball and merge it with others of the same number to increase its value, aiming to reach the ultimate goal of 2048. Using simple swipe controls, merge balls to grow their numbers from 2 up to 2048, each merger making the balls bigger and changing their colors.

Navigate carefully to avoid falling off the track or hitting thorns, which decrease your ball's number. The game features colorful visuals and increasing difficulty, suitable even for children but challenging enough to keep players engaged. Strive to create a rainbow-colored 2048 ball and enjoy the rewarding gameplay as the ball number and rewards increase! This is a perfect game for fans of number merging and casual, skill-based ball games.

## Rankings

- #719 — Overall
- #124 — Game casual (Free)
- #165 — Top game in United Kingdom
- #199 — Top game in Italy

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.amazon.privacypass.ATTEST`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.applovin.array.apphub.permission.BIND_APPHUB_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.kayac.ball_run.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users generally like the game for its fun merge-number puzzle and report long-term appeal, but many reviews complain about intrusive ads, and the game’s high difficulty. Glitches or bugs are mentioned, along with issues accessing offline play or downloading. Overall, it’s positively viewed by many, but monetization and stability problems lessen its appeal for others.

### Pros

- Fun and entertaining merge-number puzzle gameplay.
- Overall positive reception from multiple users (good/very good/liked).
- Long-term appeal and replayability (players returning after years).
- Engaging despite challenges (some players enjoy the tough but rewarding difficulty).

### Cons

- Ad-heavy experience (frequent and intrusive ads).
- Very hard/difficult gameplay (repeatedly challenging to beat levels).
- Glitches/bugs affecting gameplay (noted by multiple users).
- Offline/download issues (inability to play offline or problems downloading/installing).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.kayac.ball_run)