# Trace vs ZIG ZAG Puzzle

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Trace | ZIG ZAG Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trace-connect-the-numbers/id6746245482/reviews) | **[4.7 (475 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zig-zag-puzzle/id6747239870/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 89 | **475** |
| Positive reviews | 34.4% of reviews | **37.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 152 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Two4Tea](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437128903) | [Niels van Straaten](https://appshunter.io/developer/1592659282) |

## What reviewers say

### Trace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trace-connect-the-numbers/id6746245482)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| 100 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $2.99 | one-time |
| 550 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1200 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3200 coins | $24.99 | one-time |
| 13000 coins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Fun puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App gets stuck at certain levels
- 🔒 No hints or undo options
- 💰 Ads are annoying

**Reported bugs**

- App gets stuck at level 150/151
- Unable to progress past certain levels

**Requested features**

- Hint system or undo feature
- Ability to bypass stuck levels
- Better level progression


### ZIG ZAG Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zig-zag-puzzle/id6747239870)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*