# 13 Thieves vs XII Scripta (AG)

13 Thieves and XII Scripta (AG) both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of 13 Thieves's written reviews are positive against 0% of XII Scripta (AG)'s. 13 Thieves also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 13 Thieves sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and XII Scripta (AG) sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for 13 Thieves against 4.5 for XII Scripta (AG). Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 8 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of 13 Thieves's written reviews are positive against 0% of XII Scripta (AG)'s.

13 Thieves ships an update every 3 weeks, XII Scripta (AG) every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 13 Thieves | XII Scripta (AG) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/13-thieves/id978712754/reviews)** | [4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xii-scripta-ag/id1495584134/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **83.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 55 MB | 218 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Space Inch, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/376871239) | [Sullivan Bousiniere](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455653920) |

## What reviewers say

### 13 Thieves

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/13-thieves/id978712754)

Combine groups of identical numbers by tapping them to increase their value by one. The goal is to reach the lucky number 13. Complete missions to unlock special power-ups and advance through the game.

**Highlights:** Tap identical numbers to combine, Increase number value by 1, Reach lucky number 13, Complete missions, Unlock special power-ups

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Bills | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Time | $3.99 | one-time |
| 300 Bills | $4.99 | one-time |
| 655 Bills | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Bills | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Addictive and fun gameplay
- 💡 Simple yet strategic concept
- ✨ Captivating sound design
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and art
- 🎮 Challenging and enjoyable missions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😩 Ads are long and frequent
- ❌ No option for paid ad-free version
- ❓ Ads have unclickable 'x' buttons
- 📉 Difficulty increases too quickly
- ⏳ Limited ways to play/missions

**Reported bugs**

- Ads have unclickable 'x' buttons
- Cannot replay levels without reinstalling
- Tablet edition stops progressing at 6 levels
- Game loses saved progress if quit mid-game

**Requested features**

- Paid version without ads
- Option to listen to music while playing
- More ways to play/missions


### XII Scripta (AG)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xii-scripta-ag/id1495584134)

Experience forgotten ancient board games brought to life with modern app design. Play against AI, friends, or global players online and offline. Collect unique game pieces and enjoy cloud saves across multiple titles.

**Highlights:** Play against AI, friends, and global players, Online and offline gameplay, Collectible boards, pieces, and dice, Challenges with rule variants, Free cloud save across the collection, Supports multiple languages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mortal to Heroic Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |
| Heroic to Divine Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ancient Artifact | $0.99 | one-time |
| AG+ Mortal Edition | $1.99 | one-time |
| XII Scripta Mortal Edition | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mortal to Divine Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |
| AG Credit | $1.99 | one-time |
| AG+ Heroic Edition | $2.99 | one-time |
| XII Scripta Heroic Edition | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skeletton Key | $2.99 | one-time |
| AG+ Divine Edition | $3.99 | one-time |
| XII Scripta Divine Edition | $3.99 | one-time |
| 75 Gems | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 13 Thieves free?

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

### Is XII Scripta (AG) free?

XII Scripta (AG) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 13 Thieves or XII Scripta (AG)?

13 Thieves is rated higher. 13 Thieves averages 4.6 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while XII Scripta (AG) averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.

### Do 13 Thieves or XII Scripta (AG) have ads?

XII Scripta (AG) shows ads; 13 Thieves does not.

### Which is updated more often, 13 Thieves or XII Scripta (AG)?

13 Thieves ships an update every 3 weeks, and XII Scripta (AG) every 2 weeks. Most recently, 13 Thieves was updated on October 16, 2026 and XII Scripta (AG) on October 8, 2026.

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