# 13 vs Niki Words

13 and Niki Words both sit at 3.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of Niki Words's written reviews are positive against 0% of 13's. Niki Words also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). 13's advantage is price (Free vs $5.99) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 16 months). On rating, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

13 is free to download; Niki Words costs $5.99 up front. 13 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Niki Words asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for 13 against 3.0 for Niki Words. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of 13's written reviews are positive against 50% of Niki Words's.

13 ships an update every 3 months, Niki Words every 16 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 13 | Niki Words |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/13/id526971511/reviews) | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/niki-words/id743777884/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 16 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 142 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tatiana Churanova](https://appshunter.io/developer/456152397) | [Alessandro La Rocca](https://appshunter.io/developer/543844671) |

## What reviewers say

### 13

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/13/id526971511)

A Halloween-themed shape puzzle game designed for young children to learn counting through interactive play. It features intuitive puzzles, animated toys, and mini-games to keep kids engaged while practicing one-to-one correspondence.

**Highlights:** Halloween-themed puzzles, Counting practice with 1-to-1 correspondence, Intuitive shape matching, Animated toys upon completion, Two mini-games: Find the number and Memory cards, Engaging and fun learning experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| More Languages | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full Version | $1.99 | one-time |


### Niki Words

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/niki-words/id743777884)

This app teaches children phonics and over 350 words through interactive games. It offers adjustable difficulty levels, multiple themes, and creative play options. Based on the Montessori Method, it aims to foster learning and imagination.

**Highlights:** Phonics and word learning, Interactive word games, Adjustable difficulty levels, 18 themed word groups, Creative drawing board, Multiple language support, Montessori-inspired learning

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 13 free?

13 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Niki Words free?

Niki Words costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 13 or Niki Words?

13 and Niki Words are both rated 3.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do 13 or Niki Words have ads?

Neither 13 nor Niki Words shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 13 or Niki Words?

13 ships an update every 3 months, and Niki Words every 16 months. Most recently, 13 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Niki Words on November 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*