Comparison

Thirteen Two vs Loop 16 Puzzle

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

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About

Thirteen Two

A puzzle game inspired by a challenging clock puzzle from Final Fantasy XIII-2. It offers multiple difficulty levels and tracks your progress, including winning streaks and total puzzles solved. Detailed instructions are included within the game.

Highlights
  • Clock puzzle gameplay
  • Inspired by Final Fantasy XIII-2
  • 4 difficulty levels
  • Tracks winning streaks
  • Tracks total puzzles played
  • Tracks puzzles solved per difficulty
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Thirteen Two is a puzzle game based on the infamous clock puzzle from the game Final Fantasy XIII-2. Thirteen Two contains 4 different difficulty levels and offers endless fun or annoyance depending on what type of person you are. The game tracks winning streaks, total puzzles played and how many times you've solved a puzzle in any of the difficulties. Detailed instructions for how to play the game can be found in the game.

About

Loop 16 Puzzle

Features
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A new twist on the classic 16-puzzle! Unlike traditional puzzles with an empty space, this puzzle uses all 16 pieces. Slide rows or columns—as pieces disappear off one edge, they reappear on the other! 【How to Play】 - Objective: Arrange tiles 1–16 in numerical order. - Loop Slide: Swipe any row or column. The grid loops infinitely. - Level System: Level 1 requires 1 move to solve. Completed it to unlock the next level! 【Features】 - Pick Your Level: Use the "+" and "–" buttons to start from any level up to your [Best] + 1. - Auto-Save: Your [Best] level is always saved so you can resume anytime. - Easy Menu: Long-Press the screen to quit the current puzzle and Start Over w/ Assist, challenge a different issue, or reset your [Best] level. - Assisted Practice: Use "Start Over w/ Assist" to help solve difficult puzzles. Note: Clearing a puzzle with Assist will not increase your level—use it to hone your skills! Challenge yourself and see how many moves ahead you can think!

Screenshots

Thirteen Two4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Loop 16 Puzzle at every 10 days against Thirteen Two's every 12 months. Thirteen Two's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Thirteen Two ships an update every 12 months, Loop 16 Puzzle every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Thirteen Two versus Loop 16 Puzzle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThirteen TwoLoop 16 Puzzle
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPatrik EllKiyoshi Izumi

In-app purchases

None

Thirteen Two

No in-app purchases

None

Loop 16 Puzzle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Thirteen Two free?
Thirteen Two is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Loop 16 Puzzle free?
Loop 16 Puzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Thirteen Two or Loop 16 Puzzle have ads?
Neither Thirteen Two nor Loop 16 Puzzle shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Thirteen Two or Loop 16 Puzzle?
Thirteen Two ships an update every 12 months, and Loop 16 Puzzle every 10 days. Most recently, Thirteen Two was updated on September 9, 2026 and Loop 16 Puzzle on September 13, 2026.

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