# Trace 2 vs Up Left Out

The clearest difference is rating: Up Left Out at 4.9 against Trace 2's 4.1. Up Left Out also leads on monetization model (free vs paid) and update cadence (weekly vs every 48 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Trace 2 costs $2.99 and Up Left Out $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Up Left Out holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Up Left Out has 1.2K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Trace 2's written reviews are positive against 88% of Up Left Out's.

Trace 2 ships an update every 48 months, Up Left Out weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Trace 2 | Up Left Out |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.1 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trace-2/id335668591/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/up-left-out/id1339172788/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 31 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 63.3% of reviews | **87.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 48 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 117 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kevin Calderone](https://appshunter.io/developer/289446639) | [Maciej Targoni](https://appshunter.io/developer/495165602) |

## What reviewers say

### Trace 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trace-2/id335668591)

Draw platforms and navigate obstacles to reach the goal in this puzzle platformer. Explore eight new worlds with 160 challenging levels, featuring new gameplay mechanics and stunning artwork.

**Highlights:** Draw platforms, Navigate obstacles, 8 new worlds, 160 levels, New gameplay mechanics, Original music, Stunning artwork

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Up Left Out

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/up-left-out/id1339172788)

Engage in a serene, minimalist puzzle experience focused on unlocking all board pieces. Enjoy ad-free, timed-free gameplay with a calming, ambient soundtrack. Perfect for unwinding and focused play.

**Highlights:** Unlock all puzzle pieces, Minimalistic design, Relaxing gameplay, No ads or time limits, Meditative ambient soundtrack, Playable offline

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Trace 2 free?

Trace 2 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Up Left Out free?

Up Left Out costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Trace 2 or Up Left Out?

Up Left Out is rated higher. Trace 2 averages 4.1 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Up Left Out averages 4.9 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Trace 2 or Up Left Out have ads?

Neither Trace 2 nor Up Left Out shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Trace 2 or Up Left Out?

Trace 2 ships an update every 48 months, and Up Left Out weekly. Most recently, Trace 2 was updated on September 30, 2026 and Up Left Out on October 2, 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.*