# Trace 2 vs Fire & Ice Puzzles

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Trace 2 at 63% against Fire & Ice Puzzles's 0%. Trace 2 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (31 vs 6). Fire & Ice Puzzles's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and rating (4.7 vs 4.1). On update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Fire & Ice Puzzles is free to download; Trace 2 costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Fire & Ice Puzzles holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Trace 2 has 31 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of Trace 2's written reviews are positive against 0% of Fire & Ice Puzzles's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Trace 2 ships an update every 48 months, Fire & Ice Puzzles every 38 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Trace 2 | Fire & Ice Puzzles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trace-2/id335668591/reviews) | **[4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fire-and-ice-puzzles/id1498016046/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **63.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 48 months | **Every 38 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 117 MB | 148 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kevin Calderone](https://appshunter.io/developer/289446639) | [ZIROTEK Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1209821727) |

## 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


### Fire & Ice Puzzles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fire-and-ice-puzzles/id1498016046)

Solve challenging puzzles by strategically using ice, stones, and pipes to extinguish all fires. This game introduces new mechanics as you progress, requiring careful planning and physics-based problem-solving.

**Highlights:** Remove all fires to complete levels, Utilize ice, stones, and pipes, Physics-based sliding mechanics, Strategic block stacking and bridging, Gradually introduced new concepts, 90 challenging levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Trace 2 free?

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

### Is Fire & Ice Puzzles free?

Fire & Ice Puzzles is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Trace 2 or Fire & Ice Puzzles?

Fire & Ice Puzzles is rated higher. Trace 2 averages 4.1 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Fire & Ice Puzzles averages 4.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do Trace 2 or Fire & Ice Puzzles have ads?

Fire & Ice Puzzles shows ads; Trace 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Trace 2 or Fire & Ice Puzzles?

Trace 2 ships an update every 48 months, and Fire & Ice Puzzles every 38 months. Most recently, Trace 2 was updated on October 17, 2026 and Fire & Ice Puzzles on October 8, 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.*