# Trace 2 vs Galactic Peggle

The clearest difference is price: Galactic Peggle at Free against Trace 2's $2.99. Galactic Peggle also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 48 months). Trace 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Galactic Peggle is free to download; Trace 2 costs $2.99 up front. Galactic Peggle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Trace 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Galactic Peggle holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 25 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of Trace 2's written reviews are positive against 50% of Galactic Peggle'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, Galactic Peggle every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Trace 2 | Galactic Peggle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trace-2/id335668591/reviews) | **[4.6 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galactic-peggle-peg-blaster/id6740461689/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | **63.3% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 48 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#198** | — |
| Size | 117 MB | 117 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) | [INFINITY-UP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1515404339) |

## What reviewers say

### Trace 2

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

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

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


### Galactic Peggle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galactic-peggle-peg-blaster/id6740461689)

Embark on a cosmic pinball adventure to protect planets from fiery threats. Aim, shoot, and strategically break fireballs in this space brick breaker game. Master chain reactions and clear levels to save the universe.

**Highlights:** Cosmic pinball adventure, Fireball shooting gameplay, Planet defense missions, Strategic ricochet shots, Galactic visuals, Unique peg puzzle levels, Blackhole mechanic

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Trace 2 free?

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

### Is Galactic Peggle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Trace 2 or Galactic Peggle?

Galactic Peggle is rated higher. Trace 2 averages 4.1 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Galactic Peggle averages 4.6 from 25 ratings.

### Do Trace 2 or Galactic Peggle have ads?

Galactic Peggle shows ads; Trace 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Trace 2 or Galactic Peggle?

Trace 2 ships an update every 48 months, and Galactic Peggle every 2 months. Most recently, Trace 2 was updated on September 26, 2026 and Galactic Peggle on August 6, 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.*