Comparison

13 vs Color Sort

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

13

A simple yet challenging puzzle game where players merge adjacent similar boxes to reach the number 13. It's easy to learn but difficult to master, with only a small percentage of players achieving the ultimate goal.

Highlights
  • Merge adjacent similar boxes
  • Goal: Create a box with the number 13
  • Simple gameplay mechanics
  • Challenging difficulty
  • Puzzle-based
Features
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"13: the game", is simply one of the most simple and fun puzzle games in the world. To play you just have to click on one of the boxes on the board, and all the adjacent similar boxes will merge with it to form the same +1 digit. Your goal is to create a box with the number 13. It's super easy at first, but only 0.3% of players are able to reach a box with the number 13 ... Are you ready for the challenge?

About

Color Sort

Engage in turn-based sorting battles where strategic placement of color stacks is key to outscoring your opponent. This game offers simple, intuitive gameplay that is both challenging and relaxing, perfect for quick sessions or extended play.

Highlights
  • Turn-based sorting battles
  • Simple, intuitive gameplay
  • Challenging yet relaxing puzzles
  • Match and merge color stacks
  • Score points by clearing stacks
  • Strategic move planning
Features
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Color Sort is a turn-based sorting game that challenges your problem-solving skills and keeps your mind active. Take turns placing color stacks and outscore your opponent to win! Why You'll Love Color Sort • Turn-Based Sorting Battles Compete in head-to-head matches, taking turns placing stacks. The first player to reach the target wins, so plan ahead and outscore your opponent. • Simple, Intuitive Gameplay Just tap, place stacks, and watch your score grow. No complicated controls or stressful time limits! It's easy to pick up, whether you have a few minutes or a few hours. • Challenging Yet Relaxing Test your focus and strategy without the stress. Each turn is a fresh puzzle, keeping your mind engaged while letting you enjoy a calm, turn-based flow. How to Play: * Be the first to reach the target score by matching and merging color stacks. * On your turn, place three stacks on the board. Each stack may have one color or a mix. * Match stacks of the same color side by side to merge them and create bigger stacks. * When a stack reaches 10 tiles of the same color, it disappears and earns you points. * After you place your stacks, your opponent takes their turn. * Plan moves in advance to set up merges, block your opponent, and keep the board clear. How do you become a Color Sort master? In this turn-based battle, every move shapes the board for both you and your opponent. Place stacks to trigger merges and score points, but also block your rival's opportunities. Keep enough open space for your next turn while limiting theirs. The key is to balance short-term gains with long-term control, setting up moves that help you score big and stay one step ahead. Outsmart opponents while you relax and recharge. Start winning in Color Sort today!

Screenshots

134 screens
Color Sort4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Color Sort at every 6 weeks against 13's every 11 months. Color Sort also leads on review sentiment (43% vs 17%) and ratings volume (2.7K vs 53). 13's advantage is iOS requirement (12.6 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. 13 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Color Sort sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Color Sort holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Color Sort has 2.7K ratings behind it against 53, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of 13's written reviews are positive against 43% of Color Sort's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

13 ships an update every 11 months, Color Sort every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
13 versus Color Sort: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter13Color Sort
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (53 ratings)4.7 (2.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews43.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings532.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.6 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB223 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPLAYTOUCHEasybrain Ltd

Customer experience

13

All ratings31 ratings
Positive74.2%
Neutral12.9%
Negative12.9%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral50.0%
Negative33.3%

Color Sort

All ratings2,636 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral3.8%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive43.2%
Neutral16.2%
Negative40.5%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

13

One-time1
  • Remove all ADS from the game$1.99
1 purchases

Color Sort

One-time1
  • Color Sort No Ads$14.99

Questions

Is 13 free?
13 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Color Sort free?
Color Sort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 13 or Color Sort?
Color Sort is rated higher. 13 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while Color Sort averages 4.7 from 2.7K ratings.
Do 13 or Color Sort have ads?
Both 13 and Color Sort show ads.
Which is updated more often, 13 or Color Sort?
13 ships an update every 11 months, and Color Sort every 6 weeks. Most recently, 13 was updated on October 21, 2026 and Color Sort on October 25, 2026.

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