# Trace vs VertiGrid

The clearest difference is rating: VertiGrid at 5.0 against Trace's 3.5. Trace's advantage is ratings volume (89 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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 VertiGrid sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

VertiGrid holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Trace has 89 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Trace | VertiGrid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trace-connect-the-numbers/id6746245482/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vertigrid/id6789159723/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **89** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 34.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 152 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Two4Tea](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437128903) | [Elvis Zageris](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772800271) |

## 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


### VertiGrid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vertigrid/id6789159723)

Navigate intricate mazes by moving the grid itself, not the ball. Each swipe creates new paths and possibilities, challenging your logic and problem-solving skills. Discover the correct sequence of moves to guide the ball to the goal while avoiding hazards.

**Highlights:** Grid-based maze navigation, Swipe controls, Handcrafted puzzles, Daily challenges, Minimalist visuals, Logic and planning focus

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Multi Ball Madness | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Trace free?

Trace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is VertiGrid free?

VertiGrid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Trace or VertiGrid?

VertiGrid is rated higher. Trace averages 3.5 out of 5 from 89 ratings, while VertiGrid averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Trace or VertiGrid have ads?

Both Trace and VertiGrid show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Trace or VertiGrid?

Trace ships an update every 3 weeks, and VertiGrid every 3 weeks. Most recently, Trace was updated on October 30, 2026 and VertiGrid on October 31, 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.*