Trace vs Sticks.
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Connect numbers in order
- Fill the entire grid
- Create one continuous path
- Thousands of handcrafted levels
- Play at your own pace
- Works offline
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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/
Sticks.
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Sticks is a pure strategy game with roots stretching back to 1899 . THE RULES Sticks is played with 15 matchsticks arranged in five rows of 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. On your turn, take as many sticks as you want — but only from a single row. Whoever is forced to take the last stick loses. That's it. No randomness. Every game is a battle of pure logic. PLAY YOUR WAY • 1 Player — face an AI opponent that plays with mathematically optimal strategy. Can you find the one path to victory? • 2 Players — pass the phone and go head-to-head with a friend, no internet required. CHALLENGE MODE Sharpen your instincts with dozens of hand-crafted puzzles, from your first steps to the final boss. Each level bends the classic rules just enough to make you think differently. DESIGNED TO DISAPPEAR Clean, minimal, and built for iPhone and iPad, in light or dark mode. Subtle haptics and sound bring every move to life without getting in your way. Sticks asks nothing of you but attention. Sit down, take a stick, and see who blinks first.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sticks. at none against Trace's 10. Sticks. also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). Trace's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Trace sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Sticks. asks for nothing beyond the download.
Trace ships an update every 3 weeks, Sticks. every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Trace | Sticks. |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (89 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 34.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 89 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 152 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Two4Tea | DM COYOTE SERVICIOS INFORMATICOS SL. |
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
Sticks.
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Trace
- Premium$2.997 Days
- 100 coins$0.99
- Special Offer$1.99
- Premium$2.99
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- 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
Sticks.
No in-app purchases








