Trace 2 vs Follow the meaning
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Trace 2
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.
- Draw platforms
- Navigate obstacles
- 8 new worlds
- 160 levels
- New gameplay mechanics
- Original music
- Stunning artwork
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The sequel to 2008's hit puzzle platformer is finally here! Trace 2 features eight brand new worlds to explore and tons of new gameplay mechanics to discover. Use the touch screen to draw platforms and navigate past obstacles to reach the goal at the end of each level. • 8 new worlds, with 160 levels • Brand new game engine • 30 minutes of original music • Stunning artwork by videogame artist Orioto (http://orioto.tumblr.com/) • Universal App
Follow the meaning
Unravel a surreal mystery on a peculiar island town where citizens lose their memories after visiting the Hospital. Use wit and lateral thinking to uncover a sinister conspiracy, guided by local gossip and a point-and-click adventure.
- Hand-drawn art style
- Surreal worldbuilding
- Atmospheric soundtrack
- Twisted mystery plot
- Point-and-click gameplay
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A desperate letter summons detective Paul Trilby to a peculiar island town, divided by a wall and ruled by a Hospital. Regular citizens get admitted and then return without their memories. A sinister conspiracy is afoot. Can you get to the bottom of this mystery? Use wit, curiosity and lateral thinking to puzzle your way towards a solution, helped by the local citizens you meet along the way. Remember that there is always a grain of truth in the local gossip. Follow the Meaning is a surreal, hand-drawn, point-and-click adventure inspired by classic titles like Samorost and the Rusty Lake series. Features ■ Hand-drawn art brings the offbeat world to life ■ Whimsical worldbuilding with a sinister undertone ■ Atmospheric soundtrack by Victor Butzelaar ■ A twisted mystery that awaits your diligent inspection ■ 1.5 hours average playtime
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Follow the meaning at daily against Trace 2's every 48 months. Follow the meaning also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 63%) and chart position (#199 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Trace 2 costs $2.99 and Follow the meaning $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Follow the meaning holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 91 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Trace 2's written reviews are positive against 78% of Follow the meaning's.
Trace 2 ships an update every 48 months, Follow the meaning daily. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Trace 2 | Follow the meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.1 (31 ratings) | 4.3 (91 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 63.3% of reviews | 77.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 31 | 91 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 48 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #199 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 117 MB | 286 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +12 |
| Developer | Kevin Calderone | Second Maze |
Customer experience
Trace 2
Follow the meaning
Bugs and requests
Trace 2
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Follow the meaning
Reported bugs
3 issues- Game crashes on launch
- Unresponsive controls
- Localization issues with Italian dialogue
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to replay or revisit completed levels
- More detailed instructions and guidance
- Improved cat-finding mechanics
In-app purchases
Trace 2
No in-app purchases
Follow the meaning
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Trace 2 free?
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