Comparison

Ice Bot vs TRAILS

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

Head to head
About

Ice Bot

Guide a robot across icy grids by sliding colored blocks to their targets. This logic puzzle game offers over 60 handcrafted levels with no timers or paywalls. Hints and optional content are available, with a focus on a relaxing, ad-supported experience.

Highlights
  • Sliding block puzzles
  • Handcrafted levels
  • No timer
  • Unlimited undo
  • Colorblind mode
  • Hints available
Features
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Push. Slide. Solve. No forced ads. No paywall. No timer. Every level included for free. Just you and the puzzle. Guide a small robot across handcrafted ice grids in a sliding puzzle where every push matters. Push colored crystal blocks and watch them glide until they hit a wall, another block, or a special obstacle. Match every block to its target in as few moves as possible. Start with simple slides. Then discover pushers that redirect blocks, obstacles you can crush, wildcards that match any target, and blocks that copy their neighbors. Every level is a handcrafted puzzle with its own twist. GENUINELY FREE All 60+ levels are completely free. Undo is unlimited. Skip, colorblind mode, and original music are all included. If you want a hint on a tricky level, you can earn gems by watching a short video — or grab a gem pack if you'd rather skip the ads entirely. PLAY YOUR WAY • No timer — think as long as you need • Unlimited undo — experiment freely and refine your solution • Hints when you're stuck — see which block to push next • Skip tricky levels — come back later • Colorblind mode — patterns distinguish block types 60+ LEVELS Handcrafted puzzles across three difficulty tiers — from gentle introductions to mind-bending challenges. Each one hand-designed with an optimal move count for perfectionists. SOUND & MOOD Original music composed for Ice Bot. Calm, cozy, and designed to help you focus. Headphones recommended. SUPPORT Questions or feedback? Reach us at info@dustyroom.com

About

TRAILS

Guide sand ships across a desert, drawing paths to avoid collisions and supply remote outposts. Juggle resources and navigate hazards like collapsing terrain and ancient traps to complete each level. Offers extra challenges for advanced players.

Highlights
  • Draw paths for sand ships
  • Supply remote outposts
  • Juggle cargo and power-ups
  • Navigate desert hazards
  • Solve challenging puzzles
  • Unlock extra levels
Features
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TRAILS is a cozy puzzle game in which you guide sand ships across a crumbling desert to reach isolated outposts. Draw paths for each ship across the treacherous sands, planning carefully to avoid collisions and ensure each ship reaches its goal. Chart Your Course Plan your route by drawing paths across the desert grid. All sand ships must follow their trails without visiting the same space twice - and without crashing into one another. With every route you sketch, you're constructing a web of paths across the dunes. Supply the Outposts Scattered across the wasteland, remote villages rely on the convoy for vital cargo. To complete each level you'll need to supply every outpost. Pick up the right goods and bring them safely to their destination. Careful coordination and efficient routing are the key to your success. Juggle Resources Each sand ship can carry one item at a time, whether its crucial cargo, a key to unlock a new route or a rare power-up, improving the ship's capabilities. Managing pickups, handoffs and avoiding unwanted items is essential to reaching your goal. Hazards of the Wasteland The dunes are your home, but they are not without danger. Collapsing terrain, narrow passages, gaping chasms, ancient traps and errant drones can block your path or derail your journey. Foresight and careful coordination will keep the convoy on track. Extra Challenges For those who seek an even greater test, optional levels and hidden challenges offer more complex maps, tighter constraints and push the puzzle mechanics to their limits. Use all you have learned to take on the toughest challenges TRAILS has to offer. Can you chart the perfect paths and navigate all trials of the desert?

Screenshots

Ice Bot4 screens
TRAILS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TRAILS at none against Ice Bot's 3. TRAILS also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). Ice Bot's advantage is ratings volume (21 vs 1). On price 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. Ice Bot sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. TRAILS asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TRAILS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ice Bot has 21 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Ice Bot's written reviews are positive against 100% of TRAILS's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Ice Bot versus TRAILS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIce BotTRAILS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (21 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings21 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size191 MB611 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaksym DzitsiukPurple Sloth Studio eG

Customer experience

Ice Bot

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

TRAILS

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Ice Bot

One-time3
  • Jar of Gems$0.99
  • Box of Gems$2.99
  • Crate of Gems$6.99
None

TRAILS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ice Bot free?
Ice Bot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TRAILS free?
TRAILS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ice Bot or TRAILS?
TRAILS is rated higher. Ice Bot averages 4.7 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while TRAILS averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Ice Bot or TRAILS have ads?
Ice Bot shows ads; TRAILS does not.

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