# City 2048

> Puzzle

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id888457565](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id888457565)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id888457565`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Svetlana Beloglazova
- **Category:** Puzzle
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (82 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.4.7
- **Last updated:** 2018-06-10
- **First published:** 2014-06-25
- **Size:** 36 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-04
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/city-2048/id888457565)
- **Website:** [http://underair.app](http://underair.app/)

## Description

City 2048 is a unique take on the classic 2048 number puzzle. Swipe to slide and merge city blocks, building a growing metropolis with every move.

This addictive, easy-to-learn game challenges you to plan ahead, optimize merges, and unlock new districts as your skyline rises. Endless replay and city-building thrills await.

## Rankings

- #146,898 — Overall

## Review summary

City 2048 is praised for its calming, visually appealing city-building twist and engaging progress with power-ups. Many find it relaxing and addictive, often citing it as a top 2048 variant. Recurrent downsides are intrusive ads without a clear paid removal option, no landscape support on iPad, and desire for more levels beyond the current cap. Some players report stability glitches. Overall, strong concept hampered by monetization, platform limitations, and occasional bugs.

### Pros

- Calming, relaxing gameplay that's easy to use.
- Visually appealing city-building theme with great graphics and sound.
- Engaging twist on 2048 with unlockable buildings and power-ups that add depth.
- Addictive and well-designed; many users consider it the best variant of 2048.
- Overall simple and enjoyable experience.

### Cons

- Ads are intrusive; players want a paid, ad-free option (one-time purchase).
- Lack of landscape orientation support on iPad; users want proper landscape mode.
- Limited number of levels (around 19); players want many more levels beyond the current cap.
- Occasional stability issues and glitches (blue screen, power-ups not working, freezes).

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