Comparison

Trace vs Grid Patch

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

Grid Patch

Fill a grid by placing rectangular and square patches of specific sizes. Each numbered tile indicates the exact dimensions of the patch that must cover it, requiring logical deduction and spatial reasoning to complete the board without gaps or overlaps.

Highlights
  • Grid-based logic puzzles
  • Patch placement mechanics
  • Progressive difficulty
  • Clean interface
  • Intuitive controls
Features
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Grid Patch is a grid-based logic puzzle where you fill the entire board using patches — rectangular and square shapes. Each numbered tile on the grid tells you the exact size of the shape that must cover it. Your goal is to place every shape so the board is complete, with no gaps and no overlaps. Inspired by Shikaku and classic tiling puzzles, GridPatch brings a clean and modern patches-based approach to grid-based logic challenges. It sounds simple, but each puzzle demands careful observation, spatial reasoning, and logical deduction. Start from the numbers, work out which shapes fit, and piece together the solution step by step. HOW TO PLAY • Each puzzle presents a grid with numbered tiles • A number indicates the exact size of the patch that must cover it • Shapes are rectangles or squares • Every cell must be covered by exactly one patch • No overlaps and no gaps are allowed • Use logic and available space to determine correct placement FEATURES • Clean and minimal interface for focused gameplay • Patches-based mechanics inspired by Shikaku puzzles • Progressive difficulty across multiple grid sizes • Smooth and intuitive controls WHO IS IT FOR GridPatch is designed for players who enjoy logic puzzles, spatial reasoning, and structured problem-solving. If you like Shikaku, rectangle puzzles, or number-based grid challenges, this game offers a refined and satisfying experience. Suitable for both quick sessions and longer, focused gameplay. Challenge your mind. Fill the grid. Solve with logic.

Screenshots

Trace4 screens
Grid Patch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Grid Patch at 4.6 against Trace's 3.5. Grid Patch also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 34%) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Trace's advantage is ratings volume (87 vs 25). On price, update cadence, 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 Grid Patch 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

Grid Patch holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 87 and 25 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Trace's written reviews are positive against 75% of Grid Patch's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Trace ships an update fortnightly, Grid Patch every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Trace versus Grid Patch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTraceGrid Patch
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (87 ratings)4.6 (25 ratings) — better
Positive reviews34.4% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings87 — better25
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size151 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTwo4TeaYudiz Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Customer experience

Trace

All ratings87 ratings
Positive57.5%
Neutral9.2%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews90 reviews
Positive34.4%
Neutral18.9%
Negative46.7%

Grid Patch

All ratings25 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative16.7%

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

Grid Patch

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

Grid Patch

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$9.99

Questions

Is Trace free?
Trace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Grid Patch free?
Grid Patch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Trace or Grid Patch?
Grid Patch is rated higher. Trace averages 3.5 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while Grid Patch averages 4.6 from 25 ratings.
Do Trace or Grid Patch have ads?
Both Trace and Grid Patch show ads.
Which is updated more often, Trace or Grid Patch?
Trace ships an update fortnightly, and Grid Patch every 10 days. Most recently, Trace was updated on September 25, 2026 and Grid Patch on September 24, 2026.

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