# Trace vs Baby Games'

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Trace at none against Baby Games''s 3. Trace also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (92% vs 82%). Baby Games''s advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (29K vs 128). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Baby Games' sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Trace asks for nothing beyond the download.

Trace holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Baby Games' has 29K ratings behind it against 128, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Trace's written reviews are positive against 82% of Baby Games''s.

Trace ships an update every 10 months, Baby Games' every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Trace | Baby Games' |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (128 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trace/id289446636/reviews)** | [4.3 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baby-games/id1453319889/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 128 | **29K** |
| Positive reviews | **92.5% of reviews** | 81.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kevin Calderone](https://appshunter.io/developer/289446639) | [RMB INVESTMENT COMPANY, INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447019266) |

## What reviewers say

### Trace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trace/id289446636)

Draw your own path through challenging levels in this casual platformer. Navigate obstacles and reach the goal using the touch screen to create platforms. Enjoy unique worlds and test your skills with high scores.

**Highlights:** Draw custom paths, Navigate obstacles, Reach level goals, 6 unique worlds, 120 levels, High score challenges

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun
- 🎨 Unique and creative gameplay
- 👍 Lots of levels and content
- 💰 Free app with great value

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unresponsive controls
- 🤯 Challenging and frustrating at times
- 🎨 Basic graphics

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain devices
- Issues with drawing precision

**Requested features**

- More levels and worlds
- Ability to customize character
- Pause button
- Undo/eraser function


### Baby Games'

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baby-games/id1453319889)

This game combines platformer action with early reading skills for children aged 2-8. Kids help a cheerful chicken collect gems, learn shapes and colors, and complete words by adding missing letters to practice spelling and pronunciation.

**Highlights:** Platformer gameplay with gem collection, Learn shapes, sizes, and colors, Practice spelling and pronunciation, Develop fine motor skills and coordination, Learn basic math concepts, Multiplayer-friendly with score competition

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Baby Games - 1 Month Access | $4.99 | per month |
| Baby Games - 1 Year Access | $34.99 | per year |
| All levels | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and educational for kids
- 👍 Engaging animations and graphics
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 👍 Helps kids learn and develop skills
- 👍 Keeps kids entertained and occupied

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🐛 Score doesn't retain last value
- 🐛 Can't jump after collecting certain items

**Reported bugs**

- Score doesn't retain last value
- Can't jump after collecting certain items

**Requested features**

- Add high score tracking
- Improve score retention across levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Trace free?

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

### Is Baby Games' free?

Baby Games' is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Trace or Baby Games'?

Trace is rated higher. Trace averages 4.5 out of 5 from 128 ratings, while Baby Games' averages 4.3 from 29K ratings.

### Do Trace or Baby Games' have ads?

Neither Trace nor Baby Games' shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Trace or Baby Games'?

Trace ships an update every 10 months, and Baby Games' every 5 weeks. Most recently, Trace was updated on October 31, 2026 and Baby Games' on November 5, 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.*