Punch Guys vs Trace
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Punch Guys
Step into the ring and forge your path to boxing stardom. Train, strategize, and upgrade your gear to dominate local matches and climb the professional ranks. Become a legendary fighter admired by fans and feared by rivals.
- Develop unique fighting style
- Progress from local gyms to pro league
- Climb the leaderboard
- Extensive gear system for performance upgrades
- Enhance facilities and recruit talent
- High-stakes match preparation
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Ready to conquer the world of boxing? Immerse yourself in Punch Guys, where you’ll hone your skills and develop your own unique fighting style. Begin in local gym matches and advance to the amateur circuit. As you progress, you’ll raise your position on the leaderboard, making waves in the pro league. In Punch Guys, you’ll focus on training and strategy to enhance your performance. Upgrade your equipment with an extensive gear system, including shoes, headsets, gloves, and clothes. As you collect and equip new gear, you’ll improve your performance in the ring, increasing your income, perks, and reputation. Enhance your facilities and sharpen your skills to outwit opponents and dominate the ring. This boxing simulation game lets you recruit fresh talent, invest in cutting-edge equipment, and prepare for high-stakes matches. Dive into Punch Guys, climb the leaderboard, and become a legendary Boxing Champion, admired by fans and feared by opponents!
Trace
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Steer a dot with one finger — direction only. In 30 to 60 seconds of gathering light and dodging obstacles, the path you travel becomes a single abstract artwork. · Move fast for sharp brush strokes, slow for soft lines of light · Graze an obstacle for a gold accent; hit one for a smear · End with Focus / Boldness / Balance scores and a poetic line on a vertical image · Share to Instagram Stories in one tap One Daily Trace every day — everyone worldwide plays the same map on the same date, yet each person’s result is a completely different picture. Play and share for free. Lifetime Pro unlocks watermark-free export, extra palettes, replaying past daily traces, and the full gallery. Fully on-device · no account · no data collected. Everything stays on your device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Trace at none against Punch Guys's 12. Trace also leads on ads (none vs shown). Punch Guys's advantage is chart position (#178 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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. Punch Guys sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Trace asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Punch Guys | Trace |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (35K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 37.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 35K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #178 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 310 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rollic Games | Byoungho Kim |
Bugs and requests
Punch Guys
Reported bugs
3 issues- Inability to claim rewards after survival mode
- Inconsistent income levels after upgrading
- Glitches causing loss of progress or stats
Requested features
3 requests- Add option to choose fighting, bag work, or weight lifting
- Implement more customization options for character and equipment
- Introduce new content and challenges beyond reaching top rank
Trace
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Punch Guys
- Pile of Gems$1.99
- Small Bag$1.99
- Starter Pack$1.99
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- VIP Punch Bags$2.99
- No Ads$3.99
- Bunch of Gems$4.99
- No Ads Forever Pack!$5.99
- Chunk of Gems$9.99
- Giant Bag$14.99
- Vault of Gems$19.99
- Survival Bag$29.99
Trace
No in-app purchases









