Comparison

CubeAR vs Trace

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

Head to head
About

CubeAR

Navigate challenging 3D and AR mazes by rolling a ball from start to finish. Collect stars and diamonds to unlock new cubes and levels, developing logic and reaction skills.

Highlights
  • Augmented Reality (AR) mode
  • 3D maze gameplay
  • 10 unique cubes with textures
  • Collect stars and diamonds
  • Unlock new cubes and mazes
  • Develops logic, memory, and reaction
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Labyrinth / Action puzzles with 3D and Augmented Reality Modes CubeAR is a maze / labyrinth game, with 3D and AR Augmented Reality game modes with new interesting mechanics. In the app there are 10 different cubes, each with its own unique texture and difficulty in passing the maze. Additionally compatible with MERGE CUBE. In the game you need to roll the ball across all edges, going from point A to point B. Each following level is more difficult than the previous one, which adds interest to the passage of the maze. Passing levels, you can collect stars and diamonds, which affect the number of points. Diamonds can be changed to access to new cubes and mazes. Diamonds can also be purchased at the store inside the app. The game will be interesting to children, teenagers and adults, as it combines both the classic mechanics of the maze / labyrinth and the elements of a new unique gameplay. Also, CubeAR is an educational puzzle game, it develops logical thinking, memory, and reaction. You will be interested to play in CubeAR, if you were looking for: - Maze Game / Labyrinth Game - Puzzle game - Educational game - Games in Augmented Reality - 3D Games CubeAR: created by Novatik (Novatik Playnov.io) We are glad that you decided to download and play our new game! We wish you a good and interesting time! Do not forget to write your reviews, thanks!

About

Trace

Features
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Trace is a minimalist brain puzzle game about memory and steady hands. Each level briefly reveals a maze — walls or a glowing path — and then it's gone. Now retrace the route from start to finish in one continuous gesture. From memory. No timer on the solve phase. You don't have to be fast. You have to remember, and trust what you remember. BRAIN TRAINING Trace works as a daily exercise for short-term memory, spatial reasoning, and focused attention. A few seconds to absorb the maze, then it's just you and the trace you draw from memory. Short sessions, real cognitive load — five to ten minutes a day adds up. CORE MECHANIC • Memorize the maze in 3–8 seconds • Draw the solution in one unbroken motion • Fail, retry — but tougher levels don't fully reset CHECKPOINT FLAGS Before each attempt you can plant a flag mid-path. If your stroke reaches the flag but fails later, that section banks — next try starts already-completed up to the flag. The game rewards careful play, not frantic retries. FOUR CHAPTERS • Spark — tutorial, simple paths • Echo — 3×3 and 4×4 walls • Dusk — start and finish hidden during memorization • Abyss — 5×5+ grids, sometimes rotated between memorize and draw WHAT IT TRAINS • Short-term memory — hold the path in mind after a brief reveal • Spatial reasoning — a route, not a picture • Concentration — one steady gesture demands certainty • Attention to detail — every cell matters LOOK Clean geometry, calm palette, nothing extra on screen. Dark and light themes — switch manually or follow system. WHO IT'S FOR For people who like puzzles calibrated to demand attention, not reflexes. Calm focus, not speed. Made for the 5–15 minutes between things — and effective as a regular memory workout. svyatoslavdp@gmail.com

Screenshots

CubeAR4 screens
Trace4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Trace at none against CubeAR's 9. Trace also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). CubeAR's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CubeAR sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Trace asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CubeAR ships an update every 2 months, Trace weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CubeAR versus Trace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCubeARTrace
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews93.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size183 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNOVATICSviatoslav Pavlov

In-app purchases

9 purchases

CubeAR

One-time9
  • 100 crystals$0.99
  • Lava Collection$0.99
  • Neon Hard$0.99
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  • Lava Hard$0.99
  • Disable advertising$1.99
  • Bag of Crystals$1.99
  • Chest of Crystal$2.99
  • 750 crystals$4.99
  • 3000 crystals$9.99
None

Trace

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CubeAR free?
CubeAR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Trace free?
Trace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CubeAR or Trace have ads?
Both CubeAR and Trace show ads.
Which is updated more often, CubeAR or Trace?
CubeAR ships an update every 2 months, and Trace weekly. Most recently, CubeAR was updated on October 24, 2026 and Trace on October 12, 2026.

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