Comparison

Logic Traces vs Akari

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

Head to head
About

Logic Traces

Connect lines from numbers on a board to cover every square. This addictive puzzle game offers hundreds of levels with no time or move limits. Find the most efficient solution to earn stars and challenge your logic.

Highlights
  • Connect lines to numbers
  • Fill every square on the board
  • Hundreds of puzzle boards
  • No time or move limits
  • Hints available
  • Offline play
Features
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If puzzles are your thing, then Logic Traces is your game! From the makers of Logic Dots, the #1 award winning puzzle-board game with almost a million players, Logic Traces has a brand new puzzle mechanic and hundreds of boards of to solve. Logic Traces is an addictive combination of Sudoku and Go. Connect lines from the numbers placed on the board to cover every square. There may be one way to solve the puzzle or five. It’s your job to find the most efficient way and get the star! There are no time limits or move limits and you can earn hints by completing packs. The further you get, however, the more challenging the game becomes. Can you solve all the puzzles? USE LOGIC TO WIN: Fill in the board by connecting lines to numbers SIMPLE, CLEAN LINES: So you can focus on solving the puzzle. UNLIMITED MOVES: Try out different combinations to get to the solution SAVE YOUR MOVES: You can save each level’s moves and then go back if you make a mistake PLAY AS LONG AS YOU WANT: There is no energy in Logic Traces, you can play as long as your brain can handle it. PLAY OFFLINE: Perfect for trains, planes and automobiles where you might not have the strongest network connection. SHARE YOUR SCORE WITH YOUR FRIENDS: Compete to see who can solve the puzzle the best. Logic Traces is free to download. You can purchase new puzzle packs and hints in game.

About

Akari

Place light bulbs on a grid to illuminate every square without bulbs shining on each other. Master hundreds of addictive logic puzzles with daily and weekly challenges.

Highlights
  • Daily puzzle challenges
  • Weekly challenges
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Logic puzzle packs
  • Solving strategy guide
  • Player statistics and progress tracking
  • Offline play
Features
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Puzzle Your Way to Enlightenment! Ready for a mental workout that’s both challenging and fun? Akari, also known as Light Up, is here to brighten your day! Put on your thinking cap and illuminate your way through hundreds of addictive puzzles. This isn’t just a game; it’s a light-bulb moment waiting to happen. How to Play: Place light bulbs on the grid to illuminate every square. But watch out! Bulbs can't shine on each other, and you’ll need to use your wits to avoid lighting up the same area twice. Can you master the art of illumination and solve them all? Features: - Everyday I release a new number game (daily puzzle challenge) - Achievements & Leaderboards: Show off your brilliance and climb to the top of the global leaderboard. - There is also a weekly challenge for geniuses - There are 5 different difficulties (easy to diabolical) - Packs with hand-selected logic puzzle (e.g. for beginners) - Guide with solving strategies - Profile with stats about your skill level & progress Why You’ll Love Akari: - Perfect blend of strategy and logic. - No time limits, just pure puzzling pleasure. - Suitable for all ages. - Play offline anytime, anywhere. Whether you’re a seasoned puzzle master or a curious newcomer, Akari is the perfect way to light up your free time. Download now and start your journey to becoming the ultimate puzzle luminary! Privacy policy: https://guriddo.app/akari/legal/privacy Terms of use: https://guriddo.app/akari/legal/tos

Screenshots

Logic Traces4 screens
Akari4 screens

Verdict

The call

Logic Traces and Akari both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 77% of Logic Traces's written reviews are positive against 33% of Akari's. Logic Traces also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1K vs 30). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Logic Traces sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Akari sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Logic Traces against 4.6 for Akari. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Logic Traces has 1K ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Logic Traces's written reviews are positive against 33% of Akari's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Logic Traces ships an update every 5 weeks, Akari every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Logic Traces versus Akari: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLogic TracesAkari
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1K ratings)4.6 (30 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.8% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1K — better30
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatias IniSimon Schuster

Customer experience

Logic Traces

All ratings1,043 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral5.4%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews241 reviews
Positive76.8%
Neutral7.1%
Negative16.2%

Akari

All ratings30 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Logic Traces

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes or freezes on certain devices
  • Inconsistent behavior when resetting levels

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to remove ads for a one-time fee
  • More free levels or a more gradual paywall
  • Ability to track progress and resume games
  • Customizable settings (e.g., sound, music, difficulty)

Akari

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Logic Traces

One-time10
  • 5 Hints$0.99
  • Unlock 7x7 Regular Puzzle Pack$0.99
  • Unlock 8x8 Regular Puzzle Pack$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Unlock 10x10 Regular Puzzle Pack$0.99
  • Unlock All Packs!$0.99
  • 15 Hints$1.99
  • Combo Puzzle Pack$2.99
  • Puzzle Pack 1$2.99
  • Unlock All Packs$2.99
  • 50 Hints$4.99
10 purchases

Akari

Subscriptions2
  • Supporter (Monthly)$2.491 Month
  • Supporter (Annual)$14.991 Year
One-time8
  • Beginner Pack 1 (5x5)$0.99
  • Beginner Pack 1 (10x10)$0.99
  • Beginner Pack 1 (7x7)$0.99
Show 5 more
  • Beginner Pack 1 (14x14)$0.99
  • Advanced Pack 1 (5x5)$1.99
  • Genius Pack 1 (25x25)$3.49
  • Wizard Pack 1 (30x30)$3.49
  • Wizard Pack 1 (40x50)$3.49

Questions

Is Logic Traces free?
Logic Traces is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Akari free?
Akari is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Logic Traces or Akari?
Akari is rated higher. Logic Traces averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Akari averages 4.6 from 30 ratings.
Do Logic Traces or Akari have ads?
Akari shows ads; Logic Traces does not.
Which is updated more often, Logic Traces or Akari?
Logic Traces ships an update every 5 weeks, and Akari every 3 weeks. Most recently, Logic Traces was updated on November 2, 2026 and Akari on November 4, 2026.

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