Comparison

Battle Night vs Trace Defense

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

Head to head
About

Battle Night

Embark on an idle RPG adventure in a cyberpunk future. Assemble a team of heroes, train them while you're away, and battle unique bosses. Explore futuristic maps and engage in various challenge modes.

Highlights
  • Idle gameplay system
  • Futuristic cyberpunk setting
  • Innovative boss battles
  • Hero skills tree customization
  • Multiple challenge modes (Arena PK, Expedition, etc.)
Features
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It is the year 2098, the end of the century is near, the great alliances of the world are in a great cold war with each other, while neon lights flash around the borders city under the thick fog, but the people of the city are still unaware of the situation. This city is one that lives outside the law, and is far from all countries, and has gradually become a battleground for all camps. Conflict between advanced technology and the decadent civilizations has become irreversible, and Cyberpunk has finally opened his curtains after long nights. It was around this time on one of the street corners in a little humble detective agency, a sharp and keen detective sensed a change in the air, he quickly needed to round up a team to go and search out the hidden scheme that was in the making... GAME FEATURES -Idle system- Idle gameplay with high immersion, set your heroes training while you’re away, relaxing and laid back. -Cyber Sensation- Well-developed maps, futuristic streets and dazzling night scene, making a great science fiction feeling. -Elite BOSS- Decline stereotyped battles, every BOSS was innovated for creating a top game experience. -Hero Skills Tree- Heroes will never be the same, newly innovated gameplay, more custom-making features, allowing you to make a unique formation. -Ample Challenge Mode- Main Maps, Arena PK, Hero Expedition, Core Adventure, and much more to keep you excited! Contact us: FB https://www.facebook.com/battlenight2020/ Discord https://discord.gg/StNGp3V

About

Trace Defense

Defend your tower as a wizard against monster hordes by drawing spell symbols on screen. This skill-based survival game combines action and strategy with roguelike progression and permanent upgrades.

Highlights
  • Draw symbols to cast spells
  • Defend against endless monster waves
  • Strategic enemy targeting
  • Roguelike progression
  • Permanent upgrade system
  • Offline play
Features
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The mana crystal has awakened… and the creatures felt it. In Trace Defense you play as a lone wizard defending his tower against endless waves of monsters. Draw symbols directly on the screen to cast spells, react quickly and survive as long as possible. This is not an idle defense game — your skill matters. Draw. Cast. Survive. Each spell you draw becomes a different magical attack. The faster and more accurate you are, the longer you survive. ENEMIES REQUIRE STRATEGY * Armored enemies must be blocked * Ethereal creatures must be pierced * Bomb monsters punish mistakes You are constantly making decisions under pressure. ACTION + STRATEGY Trace Defense combines: * tower defense * skill-based gameplay * survival mechanics * roguelike progression Every run is different and increasingly intense. PROGRESSION Collect arcane energy and unlock permanent upgrades: * stronger spells * tougher tower * better survival chances You improve both your character and your real player skill. MADE FOR MOBILE * quick sessions * simple controls * offline play * perfect for short breaks Easy to learn. Hard to master. The tower will fall… unless you defend it.

Screenshots

Battle Night4 screens
Trace Defense4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Trace Defense at 100% against Battle Night's 57%. Trace Defense also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). Battle Night's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Battle Night sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Trace Defense sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Battle Night ships an update fortnightly, Trace Defense every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Battle Night versus Trace Defense: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBattle NightTrace Defense
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (12K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size887 MB374 MB
Age rating12++12
DeveloperFeelingtouch LimitedMoneto Lab Solucoes em Tecnologia Ltda

Customer experience

Battle Night

All ratings11,655 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral1.0%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews370 reviews
Positive57.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative33.0%

Trace Defense

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Battle Night

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent crashes
  • Compatibility issues with older devices
  • Incorrect in-app purchases

Requested features

6 requests
  • More interactive combat system
  • Improved character progression
  • Fairer gacha system
  • Replayable older content
  • Better balance between F2P and P2W
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  • More transparent monetization

Trace Defense

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Battle Night

One-time10
  • Rebate Flash Sale I$4.99
  • Monthly Card$4.99
  • Daily Limit Pack II$4.99
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  • Level Flash Sale I$4.99
  • Level flash sale 0$4.99
  • Hire Weekly Card$9.99
  • Daily Limit Pack I$9.99
  • Festival Pack V$9.99
  • Festival Pack IV$14.99
  • Festival Pack Pass$14.99
1 purchases

Trace Defense

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99

Questions

Is Battle Night free?
Battle Night is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Trace Defense free?
Trace Defense is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Battle Night or Trace Defense have ads?
Trace Defense shows ads; Battle Night does not.
Which is updated more often, Battle Night or Trace Defense?
Battle Night ships an update fortnightly, and Trace Defense every 5 days. Most recently, Battle Night was updated on November 10, 2026 and Trace Defense on October 31, 2026.

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