Comparison

Trace vs ZIG ZAG Puzzle

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

Head to head
About

Trace

A calming logic puzzle game where players connect numbers in sequential order to fill an entire grid. It offers a relaxing yet challenging experience perfect for training your brain at your own pace. Enjoy thousands of handcrafted levels with increasing difficulty, playable offline.

Highlights
  • Connect numbers in order
  • Fill the entire grid
  • Create one continuous path
  • Thousands of handcrafted levels
  • Play at your own pace
  • Works offline
Features
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Trace - A relaxing logic puzzle about connecting numbers Trace is a calm and satisfying number path puzzle where you connect numbers in order and fill the entire grid. Simple to learn, tricky to master. Trace is perfect for anyone who loves logic puzzles, brain games, and relaxing challenges. How it works: • Connect the numbers in the correct order • Create one continuous path • Fill the entire grid — no empty squares allowed Every level is a clean, elegant brain teaser that rewards logic, focus, and a bit of creativity. Why you’ll love Trace: • A relaxing but challenging logic puzzle experience • Perfect for short sessions or long problem-solving streaks • No timers, no stress: play at your own pace • Works offline: play anywhere, anytime • Minimalist design for maximum focus • Thousands of handcrafted levels with increasing difficulty Whether you're a puzzle expert or just looking for a calming way to train your brain, Trace offers a satisfying daily logic challenge. Download Trace now and see how far your logic can take you By downloading or using this app, you agree to our End User License Agreement. You can review the full terms here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ZIG ZAG Puzzle

This logic puzzle game challenges you to connect numbered dots in sequence, filling the entire grid without gaps. It offers hundreds of levels, a clean design, and competitive leaderboards. Play offline and sharpen your problem-solving skills.

Highlights
  • Connect numbered dots sequentially
  • Fill entire grid without gaps
  • Hundreds of hand-crafted puzzles
  • Compete on global leaderboards
  • Offline play supported
  • Clean and minimalist design
Features
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ZIG ZAG Puzzle – Your Ultimate Zig Zag Adventure! Think you’ve seen every connect-the-dots game? ZIG ZAG Puzzle reinvents the classic challenge. Drag from 1 through every number and fill the entire grid—no gaps, no shortcuts. It looks simple, but getting that perfect zig takes real strategy. Why You’ll Be Glued to ZIG ZAG Puzzle: • Sharpen Your Logic: Plan every turn to navigate tricky grids and boost your problem-solving skills. • Fill Every Cell: Leave no square untouched—complete the grid for that unbeatable “all done” rush. • Compete with your Friends & Worldwide: Race your pals or tackle global leaderboards to prove you’re the top zigger. • Level After Level: Hundreds of hand-crafted puzzles—from gentle warm-ups to mind-melting masterminds. • Clean & Calming: Crisp lines, minimalist palette, and silky-smooth controls turn playtime into a zen moment. • Offline Ready: No Wi-Fi? No problem. ZIG ZAG Puzzle goes wherever you go. How to Play: 1. Tap or press on dot 1. 2. Slide to each next number in order: 1 → 2 → 3… 3. Fill every tile—leaving one blank means restarting! 4. Move only up, down, left, or right—plan each path carefully. 5. Track your time, share your best runs, and climb both friend and global leaderboards.

Screenshots

Trace4 screens
ZIG ZAG Puzzle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ZIG ZAG Puzzle at 4.7 against Trace's 3.5. ZIG ZAG Puzzle also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (475 vs 89). Trace's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Trace sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and ZIG ZAG Puzzle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ZIG ZAG Puzzle holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ZIG ZAG Puzzle has 475 ratings behind it against 89, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Trace's written reviews are positive against 38% of ZIG ZAG Puzzle's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Trace ships an update every 3 weeks, ZIG ZAG Puzzle every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Trace versus ZIG ZAG Puzzle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTraceZIG ZAG Puzzle
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (89 ratings)4.7 (475 ratings) — better
Positive reviews34.4% of reviews37.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings89475 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size152 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTwo4TeaNiels van Straaten

Customer experience

Trace

All ratings88 ratings
Positive58.0%
Neutral9.1%
Negative33.0%
Written reviews93 reviews
Positive34.4%
Neutral18.3%
Negative47.3%

ZIG ZAG Puzzle

All ratings53 ratings
Positive98.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative62.5%

Bugs and requests

Trace

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App gets stuck at level 150/151
  • Unable to progress past certain levels

Requested features

3 requests
  • Hint system or undo feature
  • Ability to bypass stuck levels
  • Better level progression

ZIG ZAG Puzzle

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Trace

Subscriptions1
  • Premium$2.997 Days
One-time9
  • 100 coins$0.99
  • Special Offer$1.99
  • Premium$2.99
Show 6 more
  • 550 coins$4.99
  • Special Offer 2$4.99
  • 1200 coins$9.99
  • Special Offer 3$9.99
  • 3200 coins$24.99
  • 13000 coins$99.99
1 purchases

ZIG ZAG Puzzle

One-time1
  • Lifetime$3.99

Questions

Is Trace free?
Trace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ZIG ZAG Puzzle free?
ZIG ZAG Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Trace or ZIG ZAG Puzzle?
ZIG ZAG Puzzle is rated higher. Trace averages 3.5 out of 5 from 89 ratings, while ZIG ZAG Puzzle averages 4.7 from 475 ratings.
Do Trace or ZIG ZAG Puzzle have ads?
Both Trace and ZIG ZAG Puzzle show ads.
Which is updated more often, Trace or ZIG ZAG Puzzle?
Trace ships an update every 3 weeks, and ZIG ZAG Puzzle every 9 days. Most recently, Trace was updated on October 24, 2026 and ZIG ZAG Puzzle on October 24, 2026.

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