Comparison

Trace vs Block Tower

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

Block Tower

Features
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Place each shape carefully, judge its balance, and let physics decide whether your tower stands. Block Tower is a colorful stacking puzzle built around timing and freeform placement. • Drag shapes left or right, lift them, and release to watch them fall. • Play Standard Mode, take on a daily challenge, or switch to wind, low-gravity, and moving-platform challenges. • Earn Bolt through play to unlock block, platform, and background themes. • Your personal bests and progress are stored on your device. Optional in-app purchases offer Bolt packs. Bolt can be used for one revive per run and for theme unlocks. No account is required; the game has no ads, analytics, or cross-app tracking.

Screenshots

Trace4 screens
Block Tower4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Block Tower at none against Trace's shown. Trace's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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 Block Tower sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Trace versus Block Tower: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTraceBlock Tower
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (89 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews34.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings89 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size152 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTwo4TeaHai-Chou Wang

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

Block Tower

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
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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
3 purchases

Block Tower

One-time3
  • 250 Bolts$0.99
  • 800 Bolts$1.99
  • 2,000 Bolts$3.99

Questions

Is Trace free?
Trace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Block Tower free?
Block Tower is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Trace or Block Tower have ads?
Trace shows ads; Block Tower does not.

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