Comparison

Demetrios vs Circuit Trace

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

Head to head
About

Demetrios

Embark on a lengthy, standalone adventure blending point-and-click mechanics with visual novel storytelling. Solve puzzles, uncover ancient secrets, and enjoy humorous dialogue in this hand-drawn, interactive experience.

Highlights
  • Point & Click and Visual Novel genres mixed
  • Over 15,000 lines of dialog
  • Hand-drawn art
  • High level of interactivity
  • Fun mini-games
  • Hidden cookie puzzles
Features
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Adventure, Visual Novel and puzzles mixed with silly jokes. 8 to 12 hours of fun! Bjorn Thonen, a slob of an antique dealer living in Paris, is robbed one night after coming home drunk. Forced to conduct his own investigation with the help of his neighbor Sandra, he ends up involved in a murky, mysterious affair. Will these unlikely heroes be able to rise up and discover ancient secrets? - A long, varied, standalone adventure - The Point & Click and Visual Novel genres mixed together! - Over 15,000 lines of dialog - Hand drawn art - A high level of interactivity - Fun mini-games throughout the story - Search for hidden cookies on every screen for optional puzzle hints! - Fully translated in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian Reviews : "Demetrios is well-paced, well-told, well-drawn, and well-wrapped together" 8/10 - GameGrin "A great addition to the collection of any comedy adventure game lover" 4/5 - KickstartVentures "Whoever wanted to permanently help a bunch of completely underexposed idiots out of trouble, is totally right here" 81% - Adventure-Treff "If you like adventure games and you are a fan of Broken Sword and Space Quest then this game is a MUST for you" 8.4/10 - Blow Some Steam

About

Circuit Trace

Features
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Circuit Trace is a stunning neon cyberpunk logic puzzle game that challenges your mind and delights your eyes. In a world pulsing with neon and lightning, you are an energy engineer tasked with restoring broken circuits. Each level is a unique puzzle requiring sharp observation, spatial awareness, and logical thinking. ### Four Innovative Game Modes • **One-Stroke Energy Trace** — Draw a single continuous path from start to end, passing through all key nodes without crossing or overlapping. • **Phase Rotation** — Rotate circuit components to redirect and align energy flow. • **Module Assembly** — Drag and place core modules into their correct slots on the board. • **Matrix Sliding Reconstruction** — Use the single empty space to slide tiles and restore the original circuit layout. ### Standout Features - Breathtaking neon cyberpunk visuals with dynamic lightning effects - Carefully crafted progressive difficulty from beginner to expert - Compete on Game Center leaderboards (All-Time, Weekly, Daily) - Rewarding streak system and daily bonuses Circuit Trace delivers the perfect blend of beautiful aesthetics and truly addictive brain-teasing gameplay. Ready to test your limits? Inject the energy. Light up the circuit. Become the ultimate circuit master. Download now and begin your journey through the neon grid! This app using the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Demetrios4 screens
Circuit Trace4 screens

Verdict

The call

Demetrios and Circuit Trace are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Demetrios sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Circuit Trace sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Demetrios ships an update fortnightly, Circuit Trace every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Demetrios versus Circuit Trace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDemetriosCircuit Trace
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (96 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings96 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size356 MB13 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperFabrice BretonMing-hua Wu

Bugs and requests

Demetrios

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Touch controls stop responding after 2 minutes
  • Screen goes black and app freezes at chapter start
  • Claw machine controls unresponsive (only moves down)
  • Fishing line doesn't sink into water
  • Character selection dialogue options become unselectable
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  • Game Center achievements don't sync
  • Save data lost after HD graphics update
  • Characters invisible in final room
  • Audio not working on tablets
  • Screen not optimized for newer iPhone models
  • Game over video replays become tedious

Requested features

7 requests
  • Cloud save/Game Center synchronization
  • Objectives tracker or quest log
  • Skip option for cutscenes
  • French localization in app description
  • Sequel or more games from developer
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  • Adjustable text display speed (not just typewriter sound)
  • Better hint system with more guidance

Circuit Trace

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Demetrios

One-time1
  • Premium$2.99
6 purchases

Circuit Trace

One-time6
  • 1000 Coins$1.99
  • Help bundle 1$3.99
  • 5000 Coins$8.99
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  • Help bundle 2$12.99
  • 10000 Coins$14.99
  • Help bundle 3$19.99

Questions

Is Demetrios free?
Demetrios is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Circuit Trace free?
Circuit Trace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Demetrios or Circuit Trace have ads?
Both Demetrios and Circuit Trace show ads.
Which is updated more often, Demetrios or Circuit Trace?
Demetrios ships an update fortnightly, and Circuit Trace every 11 days. Most recently, Demetrios was updated on October 20, 2026 and Circuit Trace on October 18, 2026.

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