# Monopoly App Banking vs ColdTrace

The clearest difference is rating: ColdTrace at 4.8 against Monopoly App Banking's 2.9. ColdTrace also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (6.3K vs 67). Monopoly App Banking's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ColdTrace sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Monopoly App Banking asks for nothing beyond the download.

ColdTrace holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ColdTrace has 6.3K ratings behind it against 67, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Monopoly App Banking's written reviews are positive against 37% of ColdTrace's.

Monopoly App Banking ships an update every 5 weeks, ColdTrace every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monopoly App Banking | ColdTrace |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monopoly-app-banking/id6743130683/reviews) | **[4.8 (6.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coldtrace-cold-case-mystery/id6762513021/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 67 | **6.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 21.1% of reviews | **36.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#131** |
| Size | 182 MB | 184 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Hasbro, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/408889710) | [Saclic Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1764090240) |

## What reviewers say

### Monopoly App Banking

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monopoly-app-banking/id6743130683)

This app enhances the Monopoly App Banking board game by acting as the banker and managing all transactions. It allows for easy scanning of property deeds to buy, auction, and collect rent, eliminating the need for physical cash. Players can also engage in AR-enhanced mini-games for in-game advantages.

**Highlights:** Digital banking and transaction management, Scan Title Deeds to buy, auction, and collect rent, AR-enhanced mini-games for rewards, Eliminates need for physical cash, Faster gameplay, Modernized tokens and kid-themed properties

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Game works well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🐛 App crashes
- 🐛 Scanning issues
- 🐛 Randomly adds new players
- 🐛 Progress loss

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches that force game to stop
- Scanning issues with bank cards
- Incorrect property display
- Random player additions
- Game progress loss

**Requested features**

- More updates and animations
- Ability to change turn limit


### ColdTrace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coldtrace-cold-case-mystery/id6762513021)

**Currently charting:** #131 Top Free · Entertainment, #160 Top Grossing · Entertainment (US App Store)

Step into a simulated phone to solve a fictional cold case. Explore messages, photos, and notes to piece together a layered narrative and uncover the truth behind a mysterious event. Your choices and pace shape the investigation.

**Highlights:** Simulated phone interface exploration, Uncover layered narrative, Piece together timeline, Investigate messages, photos, notes, Multiple investigation threads, Fictional true crime experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cold Trace | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| ColdTrace Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| ColdTrace Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| ColdTrace Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| ColdTrace | $19.99 | per year |
| ColdTrace Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly Trial | $34.99 | per year |
| TrueCrime Yearly 2 | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monopoly App Banking free?

Monopoly App Banking is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ColdTrace free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Monopoly App Banking or ColdTrace?

ColdTrace is rated higher. Monopoly App Banking averages 2.9 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while ColdTrace averages 4.8 from 6.3K ratings.

### Do Monopoly App Banking or ColdTrace have ads?

ColdTrace shows ads; Monopoly App Banking does not.

### Which is updated more often, Monopoly App Banking or ColdTrace?

Monopoly App Banking ships an update every 5 weeks, and ColdTrace every 4 days. Most recently, Monopoly App Banking was updated on October 25, 2026 and ColdTrace on October 26, 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.*