# Trace vs Grid Patch

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Trace | Grid Patch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trace-connect-the-numbers/id6746245482/reviews) | **[4.6 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-patch-logic-puzzle/id6760826208/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **87** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | 34.4% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 151 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Two4Tea](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437128903) | [Yudiz Solutions Pvt. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542981084) |

## 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


### Grid Patch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-patch-logic-puzzle/id6760826208)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |


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