Comparison

Trace vs Mathopia

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

Mathopia

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Sharpen your calculation skills through engaging math challenges that reward speed and accuracy. Race against the clock solving problems while earning gems and unlocking new levels. Perfect for anyone wanting to boost their mental math abilities through addictive gameplay that makes learning feel like play!

Screenshots

Trace4 screens
Mathopia4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Mathopia at none against Trace's shown. Mathopia also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. Trace sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Mathopia sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Trace ships an update fortnightly, Mathopia weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Trace versus Mathopia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTraceMathopia
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (87 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews34.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings87 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size151 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTwo4TeaHuynh Nam

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

Mathopia

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
4 purchases

Mathopia

One-time4
  • 5k Gems$2.99
  • 15k Gems$7.99
  • 50k Gems$23.99
Show 1 more
  • 100k Gems$41.99

Questions

Is Trace free?
Trace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mathopia free?
Mathopia is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Trace or Mathopia have ads?
Trace shows ads; Mathopia does not.
Which is updated more often, Trace or Mathopia?
Trace ships an update fortnightly, and Mathopia weekly. Most recently, Trace was updated on September 25, 2026 and Mathopia on September 18, 2026.

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