# Hands of Time Solver — Clock Puzzle Guide

> Final Fantasy XIII-2 clock puzzle solver with animated step-by-step guidance. (iPhone/iPad app by SpacePyro.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hands-of-time-solver/id514202078 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [SpacePyro](https://appshunter.io/developer/514202081)
- Category: Utilities, Games
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 18 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-04-17
- Data updated: 2026-08-13
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hands-of-time-solver/id514202078/reviews.md

## What is Hands of Time Solver?

Stuck on a Hands of Time puzzle in Final Fantasy XIII-2? This companion app finds the solution and walks you through it, one move at a time, so you can get through the game faster!

HOW IT WORKS
Enter the numbers around the clock face clockwise, starting from the top; just as they appear in the game. Tap Solve, and the app calculates a complete path through every node!

GUIDED SOLUTIONS
Follow along with an animated clock that highlights where to start, which direction to move, and where to go next. Step forward or back at your own pace while you play.

FEATURES
- Visual clock ring for entering puzzle values
- Step-by-step solution walkthrough with animated hands
- Puzzle history saved on your device for quick reference
- Dark, high-contrast look designed for quick in-session use

Hands of Time Solver is an unofficial, fan-made utility for Final Fantasy XIII-2 players. It is not affiliated with, sponsored by, endorsed by, or approved by Square Enix, and no Square Enix content is used or sold in the app.

## Key features

- Visual clock input for puzzle values
- Animated step-by-step solution walkthrough
- Puzzle history saved locally
- Dark, high-contrast interface
- Guided move-by-move instructions

## Recent user reviews (10 of 11)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hands-of-time-solver/id514202078/reviews.md

### 5/5 — This Helps So Much!!!!!

*2015-05-27*

THANK YOU! This app helped me solve some very annoying puzzles in Oerba! Great for fragment farming!

### 5/5 — The best app for the worst puzzles!

*2013-08-23*

The Hands of Time. Just the name made me groan when i played this to 100% on the X-Box 360. But now with this incredible app on my play-thru the PS3 version, it wasn't even a footnote. THANK YOU!!!!! for saving my literally HOURS of frustration.

### 5/5 — Thanks!!!!

*2013-01-13*

LIFESAVER.

### 5/5 — Wow!

*2013-01-01*

This guy deserves the Nobel prize! Fantastic app that proves there is an app for EVERYTHING!

### 5/5 — Great guide!

*2012-12-03*

I was stuck on the last stage and this rly solved the puzzle for me!! Recommend for those that r stuck too!

### 5/5 — VanillaVanille

*2012-10-23*

And it's animated too!!!

### 5/5 — Simple and genius

*2012-10-06*

I have been using the strategy guide while playing and it can't help with the hands of time puzzles.  I tried my best to do them but my brain hurt oh so bad.  Then enter this app. 

Simply amazing. Works perfectly.  Easy to use.  I applaud you good sir for your work

### 5/5 — Thank you so much saved my life ☺

*2012-07-27*

Best app ever!

### 5/5 — Great

*2012-07-23*

Easy to use. This app helped me a lot with the Oerba puzzles.

### 4/5 — The Crazy Dude

*2012-04-18*

It's downloading hey can you or someone make a  app for final fantasy 13-2  so theres one on the AppStore

## Frequently asked questions about Hands of Time Solver

### How do I enter puzzle numbers in Hands of Time Solver?

You enter the numbers around the clock face clockwise, starting from the top, exactly as they appear in the Final Fantasy XIII-2 game. The app then calculates the solution path.

### Does Hands of Time Solver offer visual guidance?

Yes, Hands of Time Solver features an animated clock that highlights the starting point, direction of movement, and the next node to visit for each step of the solution.

### Can I save my puzzle progress with Hands of Time Solver?

Yes, the app saves your puzzle history directly on your device, allowing for quick reference and easy access to previously solved puzzles.

### What devices is Hands of Time Solver compatible with?

Hands of Time Solver is compatible with both iPhone and iPad devices, making it accessible to a wide range of iOS users.

### Is Hands of Time Solver an official Final Fantasy app?

No, Hands of Time Solver is an unofficial, fan-made utility for Final Fantasy XIII-2 players. It is not affiliated with, sponsored by, endorsed by, or approved by Square Enix.

### What is the age rating for Hands of Time Solver?

Hands of Time Solver has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a broad audience of young gamers and older players alike.

### How often is Hands of Time Solver updated?

The latest version of Hands of Time Solver is 2.0, and it was last updated on August 5, 2026. This indicates a commitment to maintaining and improving the app.

### Does Hands of Time Solver have ads?

No, Hands of Time Solver does not contain advertisements. It is a completely free and ad-free utility for players.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.1 — 2026-08-11

This is a re-release of the Hands of Time solver that was made over a decade ago! Reimagined and modernized for iOS 26.

### 2.0 — 2026-08-05

This is a re-release of the Hands of Time solver that was made over a decade ago! Reimagined and modernized for iOS 26.

### 1.4.1 — 2012-10-01

3000+ puzzles solved and counting! Awesome work guys! :)

This update is optimized for iOS 6 and iPhone 5 support.

Keep solving those temporal rifts! :)

### 1.3 — 2012-07-27

1200+ puzzles solved and counting! :D

This update includes:

- Faster performance when looking at the most recent puzzles.
- Small color issue on the main screen.

Keep on solving those temporal rifts. :)

### 1.2 — 2012-06-09

700+ puzzles solved! Awesome work guys! :)

Some new things in this update:

* iPad support!
* Network and update issues fixed!
* Instead of pressing the 'Next' button, you can now tap the number to proceed through the puzzle!

Thanks so much guys! :) Your continued efforts and support are appreciated!

## More apps by SpacePyro

- [MyAniList](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myanilist/id741257899)

All apps by SpacePyro: https://appshunter.io/developer/514202081

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-13.*
