Comparison

Trace 2 vs USB Simulator 2015

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Draw platforms
  • Navigate obstacles
  • 8 new worlds
  • 160 levels
  • New gameplay mechanics
  • Original music
  • Stunning artwork
Features
Currently charting
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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

About

USB Simulator 2015

Experience the frustratingly familiar challenge of inserting a USB stick. Test your patience and dexterity to master this common task. Compete with friends for high scores and achievements in this unique simulation game.

Highlights
  • Master USB insertion
  • Patience and dexterity challenge
  • Compete for high scores
  • Unlock achievements
  • Challenge friends
Features
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Who hasn't found themselves muttering under their breath in sheer frustration trying to insert a USB stick? Why does it never seem to go in the first time? Why do we second guess ourselves every time? Are we holding it the right way, which way is the right way? Well with USB Simulator 2015, you can finally master the art of USB stick insertion. But BE WARNED. This will not be easy. We could tell you simply line it up and shove it in. But we all know that never works. Only the most patient and steady of hand will be able to master this craft. Challenge friends and compete for insertion high scores and achievements. Let your friends and family know when you get it in. Let them rejoice with you. Good luck! ___________________________ USB Simulator 2015: Get it In! is brought to you by Fluik Entertainment, makers of wicked-fun mobile games such as Office Jerk, Plumber Crack, Streaker and Grumpy Bears. Follow @FluikGames on Twitter for awesome game announcements and other updates. NOTE: To help keep USB Simulator 2015: Get it In! awesome, please send any bug reports or complaints directly to us, instead of posting them in your app reviews. We can't respond directly to app reviews, so it's hard for us to help you with your problem or issue. You can post all your bugs or suggestions on the Facebook fan page, https://www.facebook.com/FluikEntertainment, or email them to us at support@fluik.com

Screenshots

Trace 24 screens
USB Simulator 20153 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: USB Simulator 2015 at Free against Trace 2's $2.99. USB Simulator 2015 also leads on update cadence (every 11 months vs every 48 months). Trace 2's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 3.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ratings volume and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

USB Simulator 2015 is free to download; Trace 2 costs $2.99 up front. USB Simulator 2015 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Trace 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Trace 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 49 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Trace 2's written reviews are positive against 37% of USB Simulator 2015's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Trace 2 ships an update every 48 months, USB Simulator 2015 every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Trace 2 versus USB Simulator 2015: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrace 2USB Simulator 2015
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (31 ratings) — better3.3 (49 ratings)
Positive reviews63.3% of reviews — better36.6% of reviews
Number of ratings3149 — better
Update frequencyEvery 48 monthsEvery 11 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#198 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size117 MB93 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKevin CalderoneFluik

Customer experience

Trace 2

All ratings31 ratings
Positive74.2%
Neutral9.7%
Negative16.1%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive63.3%
Neutral10.0%
Negative26.7%

USB Simulator 2015

All ratings49 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral6.1%
Negative36.7%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive36.6%
Neutral7.3%
Negative56.1%

In-app purchases

None

Trace 2

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

USB Simulator 2015

One-time2
  • Gold USB$0.99
  • No Ads$0.99

Questions

Is Trace 2 free?
Trace 2 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is USB Simulator 2015 free?
USB Simulator 2015 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Trace 2 or USB Simulator 2015?
Trace 2 is rated higher. Trace 2 averages 4.1 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while USB Simulator 2015 averages 3.3 from 49 ratings.
Do Trace 2 or USB Simulator 2015 have ads?
USB Simulator 2015 shows ads; Trace 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Trace 2 or USB Simulator 2015?
Trace 2 ships an update every 48 months, and USB Simulator 2015 every 11 months. Most recently, Trace 2 was updated on September 26, 2026 and USB Simulator 2015 on September 30, 2026.

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