Comparison

Chain Puzzle vs MazeTracer

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

Head to head
About

Chain Puzzle

Features
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Get ready for an exciting chain color matching adventure! In this fun and addictive Chain Puzzle! Your goal is simple: connect and match chains of the same color. - Think fast, match smart! Can you beat the toughest levels in this addictive puzzle challenge? - Easy to play, hard to master! A brain-teasing puzzle adventure awaits. - Swipe, connect, and win! The ultimate test of strategy and logic is here.

About

MazeTracer

Race against the clock in a neon-styled maze runner. Use power-ups to phase through walls and dodge hazards. Unlock customizations and enjoy short, intense gameplay sessions perfect for quick breaks.

Highlights
  • Fast, tactile movement
  • TRACER Power-Up to phase through walls
  • Dodge laser lanes and mines
  • Race against a ticking timer
  • Unlock glow trail themes and player colors
  • Satisfying haptic feedback
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Get ready to trace your way out! MazeTracer Escape is a fast-paced, neon-styled maze runner where every second counts. Glide across the grid, dodge shifting laser lanes, and use your TRACER power-up to phase through walls at just the right moment. Each level ramps up the challenge with new hazards, tighter time limits, and tactical decisions. Features: • Fast, tactile movement: Tap your way through tight corridors with responsive controls. • TRACER Power-Up: Phase through walls for a limited time to find bold shortcuts. • Laser Lanes: Watch the grid — pulsing horizontal and vertical lasers force you to rethink your route. • Mines & Fuses: Triggered proximity mines add tension and timing. • Beat the Clock: Race against a ticking timer with a satisfying countdown finish. • Earn & Spend Stars: Unlock glow trail themes, player colors, and upgrades. • Glow Trail Pack: Elevate your style with animated neon trails. • Optional Remove Ads: Keep the action clean and focused. • Satisfying Feedback: Haptics, effects, and subtle animations make every move feel great. Why you’ll love it: • Short, intense runs that are perfect for quick sessions. • Clean visuals with a glowing, high-contrast look that’s easy to read and fun to watch. • Smart difficulty ramp with new twists as you climb levels. • Optional customization to make the game feel uniquely yours. Play your path. Find the fastest route. Beat the clock. Escape the maze!

Screenshots

Chain Puzzle4 screens
MazeTracer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chain Puzzle at none against MazeTracer's 3. Chain Puzzle also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). MazeTracer's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 9 days). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. MazeTracer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Chain Puzzle asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chain Puzzle ships an update every 9 days, MazeTracer daily. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Chain Puzzle versus MazeTracer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChain PuzzleMazeTracer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size202 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAny Games OUOne Life Studios LLC

In-app purchases

None

Chain Puzzle

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

MazeTracer

One-time3
  • Stars Pack(100)$0.99
  • Glow Trail Pack$0.99
  • Remove Ads Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is Chain Puzzle free?
Chain Puzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MazeTracer free?
MazeTracer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Chain Puzzle or MazeTracer have ads?
Neither Chain Puzzle nor MazeTracer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chain Puzzle or MazeTracer?
Chain Puzzle ships an update every 9 days, and MazeTracer daily. Most recently, Chain Puzzle was updated on September 18, 2026 and MazeTracer on September 7, 2026.

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