# Betatron vs TRAILS

The clearest difference is rating: TRAILS at 5.0 against Betatron's 4.0. TRAILS also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Betatron's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Betatron sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TRAILS asks for nothing beyond the download.

TRAILS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Betatron has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Betatron | TRAILS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/betatron/id1527355930/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trails-pathfinding-puzzles/id6748361615/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 271 MB | 611 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Optics Trainer LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/898519375) | [Purple Sloth Studio eG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1642501142) |

## What reviewers say

### Betatron

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/betatron/id1527355930)

Guide a bouncing ball through challenging levels by changing its color and navigating gates. With over 175 levels, this game tests your reflexes and puzzle-solving skills. Reach the targets to complete each stage.

**Highlights:** Ball bouncing mechanics, Color changing gameplay, Navigating through gates, 175+ challenging levels, Target-based goals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


### TRAILS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trails-pathfinding-puzzles/id6748361615)

Guide sand ships across a desert, drawing paths to avoid collisions and supply remote outposts. Juggle resources and navigate hazards like collapsing terrain and ancient traps to complete each level. Offers extra challenges for advanced players.

**Highlights:** Draw paths for sand ships, Supply remote outposts, Juggle cargo and power-ups, Navigate desert hazards, Solve challenging puzzles, Unlock extra levels

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Betatron free?

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

### Is TRAILS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Betatron or TRAILS?

TRAILS is rated higher. Betatron averages 4.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while TRAILS averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Betatron or TRAILS have ads?

Betatron shows ads; TRAILS does not.

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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.*