13 Thieves vs Shogi 5×5
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
13 Thieves
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.
- Tap identical numbers to combine
- Increase number value by 1
- Reach lucky number 13
- Complete missions
- Unlock special power-ups
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The devious smash hit puzzle game! HOW TO PLAY Tap a group of identical numbers to combine them. Each time you combine, the number increases by 1. Try to reach lucky number 13. Complete missions to unlock special power ups.
Shogi 5×5
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A shogi game played on a 5x5 grid of 25 squares, with the placement of pieces different each time. It features a "10-second mode" that tests your ability to make split-second decisions in a short amount of time, and a "5-minute mode" that tests your ability to think ahead and read ahead. ■Rule ① The shogi board has 5 squares vertically and 5 squares horizontally, for a total of 25 squares. ② There are six pieces, including the 王将" and "歩", which are assigned to each player and placed on the board. ③ There are two modes: a "10-second mode" where you have 10 seconds per move, and a "5-minute mode" where you lose if you run out of time. ■Online Match ・You can compete online against people from all over the world. ・You can share a room pass and play against friends you know. ・In the case of friend matches, there is also a spectator mode.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shogi 5×5 at none against 13 Thieves's 6. 13 Thieves's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. 13 Thieves sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Shogi 5×5 asks for nothing beyond the download.
13 Thieves ships an update every 3 weeks, Shogi 5×5 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 13 Thieves | Shogi 5×5 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (23 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 23 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 115 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Space Inch, LLC | Takuma Takahashi |
Bugs and requests
13 Thieves
Reported bugs
4 issues- 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
3 requests- Paid version without ads
- Option to listen to music while playing
- More ways to play/missions
Shogi 5×5
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
13 Thieves
- 100 Bills$1.99
- Starter Pack$2.99
- Unlock Time$3.99
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- 300 Bills$4.99
- 655 Bills$9.99
- 2500 Bills$24.99
Shogi 5×5
No in-app purchases
