# ATMOSFEAR™ vs ColdTrace

The clearest difference is rating: ColdTrace at 4.8 against ATMOSFEAR™'s 3.6. ColdTrace also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (6.7K vs 8). ATMOSFEAR™'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ColdTrace sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. ATMOSFEAR™ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ColdTrace holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ColdTrace has 6.7K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of ATMOSFEAR™'s written reviews are positive against 38% of ColdTrace's.

ATMOSFEAR™ ships an update every 6 weeks, ColdTrace every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ATMOSFEAR™ | ColdTrace |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atmosfear/id1479790004/reviews) | **[4.8 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coldtrace-cold-case-mystery/id6762513021/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **6.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 22.3% of reviews | **37.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#110** |
| Size | 209 MB | 194 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [CREATA ENTERTAINMENT PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1787846202) | [Saclic Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1764090240) |

## What reviewers say

### ATMOSFEAR™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atmosfear/id1479790004)

A thrilling board game that uses a mobile app, your TV, and living room to create a race against time. Players must collect keys and confront their fears before the countdown ends, all while evading the mischievous Gatekeeper.

**Highlights:** Interactive board game controlled by an app, Race against time countdown, Collect colored keys, Face your greatest fear, Features a 'Gatekeeper' character, Requires mobile phone and TV

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Fantastic update on a classic
- 🤭 Nostalgic experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔇 No sound or audio issues
- ⏱️ Incorrect timer length
- 🔌 Connectivity problems
- 🌐 Requires internet connection

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and crashes during gameplay
- Devices unable to connect or stay connected
- Timer starts at incorrect time
- Gatekeeper audio/video desynchronization
- Offline mode download issues

**Requested features**

- Add more time options
- Allow customizable timer length
- Implement local/offline mode
- Add more interactive features
- Support casting to TV


### ColdTrace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coldtrace-cold-case-mystery/id6762513021)

**Currently charting:** #110 Top Free · Entertainment, #143 Top Grossing · Entertainment (US App Store)

Step into a simulated phone investigation to uncover the truth behind a cold case. Explore messages, photos, and notes to piece together a layered narrative and determine if an event was an accident.

**Highlights:** Simulated phone interface exploration, Uncover layered narratives, Piece together timelines, Interactive investigation, Multiple investigation threads

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cold Trace | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| ColdTrace Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| ColdTrace Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| ColdTrace Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| ColdTrace | $19.99 | per year |
| ColdTrace Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly Trial | $34.99 | per year |
| TrueCrime Yearly 2 | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ATMOSFEAR™ free?

ATMOSFEAR™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ColdTrace free?

ColdTrace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ATMOSFEAR™ or ColdTrace?

ColdTrace is rated higher. ATMOSFEAR™ averages 3.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while ColdTrace averages 4.8 from 6.7K ratings.

### Do ATMOSFEAR™ or ColdTrace have ads?

ColdTrace shows ads; ATMOSFEAR™ does not.

### Which is updated more often, ATMOSFEAR™ or ColdTrace?

ATMOSFEAR™ ships an update every 6 weeks, and ColdTrace every 5 days. Most recently, ATMOSFEAR™ was updated on November 7, 2026 and ColdTrace on November 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*