Comparison

Honey Merge vs TraceNum

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

Head to head
About

Honey Merge

Features
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Combine 3 numbers on a hexagon grid to create a bigger number. Combine 4 or more for all sorts of fancy extra's. Simple but highly addictive. Do you have the logic and skills to reach number 32 or even higher?! This game is completely free, has no ads, doesn't log anything. Pure fun, no strings attached!

About

TraceNum

Features
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TraceNum is a minimalist number puzzle that combines a refined design inspired by the dark cosmos with the beauty of numbers. With just the numbers 1 through 9, endless strategy unfolds across the hex grid. Trace. Clear. Thatโ€™s it. The rules are simple. Trace 3 adjacent tiles and match the TOTAL to the TARGET. The TARGET values are 6, 9, 12, and 15. A whole new kind of number puzzle. Choose between two game modes: Time Mode, where you aim for a high score within the time limit, and Endless Mode, where you can take your time and keep playing until the board is full. You are not limited to waiting for the system to add tiles. With your 3 hand tiles, you can place the best tile on the board and control the game with your own strategy. COLOR & Combos Clearing tiles of the same color increases your score multiplier. Fill the gauge to earn a Diamond and experience the thrill of clearing the board in one move. Special Tiles WILD and Almighty tiles can turn a difficult moment into an opportunity and bring your ideas to life.

Screenshots

Honey Merge2 screens
TraceNum4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Honey Merge at none against TraceNum's 1. Honey Merge also leads on ads (none vs shown). TraceNum's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. TraceNum sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Honey Merge asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Honey Merge ships an update every 5 weeks, TraceNum every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences ยท 2 level
Honey Merge versus TraceNum: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHoney MergeTraceNum
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 days โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichiel MolISAO NAGATA

In-app purchases

None

Honey Merge

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

TraceNum

One-time1
  • Unlock All Stages$0.99

Questions

Is Honey Merge free?
Honey Merge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TraceNum free?
TraceNum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Honey Merge or TraceNum have ads?
TraceNum shows ads; Honey Merge does not.
Which is updated more often, Honey Merge or TraceNum?
Honey Merge ships an update every 5 weeks, and TraceNum every 2 days. Most recently, Honey Merge was updated on October 7, 2026 and TraceNum on October 16, 2026.

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