Trace ~ vs Excuse Generator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Trace ~
This app allows users to draw lines that are then translated into character movements. It's a simple yet creative tool for generating unique animations and visual sequences.
- Draw lines for movement
- Translate drawings into animations
- Simple animation tool
- Creative visual sequences
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Excuse Generator
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Are you struggling to come up with an excuse for why you can't attend that meeting or event? Look no further than Excuse Generator! Our app provides a variety of creative and believable excuses to help you out of any sticky situation. And if you can't find the right excuse for your needs, simply use our "No Excuse" feature to jot down your own excuse or related information to help you remember why you can't attend. With Excuse Generator, you'll never be caught off guard again. Download now and start generating excuses today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Trace ~ at none against Excuse Generator's 1. Trace ~ also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.6). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Excuse Generator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Trace ~ asks for nothing beyond the download.
Trace ~ ships an update every 2 weeks, Excuse Generator every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Trace ~ | Excuse Generator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 144 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Joeri Bultheel | Man Hung Sun |
In-app purchases
Trace ~
No in-app purchases
Excuse Generator
- remove ads$0.99
