Comparison

TRAILS vs 8

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TRAILS

Guide sand ships across a desert, drawing paths to avoid collisions and supply remote outposts. Juggle resources and navigate hazards like collapsing terrain and ancient traps to complete each level. Offers extra challenges for advanced players.

Highlights
  • Draw paths for sand ships
  • Supply remote outposts
  • Juggle cargo and power-ups
  • Navigate desert hazards
  • Solve challenging puzzles
  • Unlock extra levels
Features
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TRAILS is a cozy puzzle game in which you guide sand ships across a crumbling desert to reach isolated outposts. Draw paths for each ship across the treacherous sands, planning carefully to avoid collisions and ensure each ship reaches its goal. Chart Your Course Plan your route by drawing paths across the desert grid. All sand ships must follow their trails without visiting the same space twice - and without crashing into one another. With every route you sketch, you're constructing a web of paths across the dunes. Supply the Outposts Scattered across the wasteland, remote villages rely on the convoy for vital cargo. To complete each level you'll need to supply every outpost. Pick up the right goods and bring them safely to their destination. Careful coordination and efficient routing are the key to your success. Juggle Resources Each sand ship can carry one item at a time, whether its crucial cargo, a key to unlock a new route or a rare power-up, improving the ship's capabilities. Managing pickups, handoffs and avoiding unwanted items is essential to reaching your goal. Hazards of the Wasteland The dunes are your home, but they are not without danger. Collapsing terrain, narrow passages, gaping chasms, ancient traps and errant drones can block your path or derail your journey. Foresight and careful coordination will keep the convoy on track. Extra Challenges For those who seek an even greater test, optional levels and hidden challenges offer more complex maps, tighter constraints and push the puzzle mechanics to their limits. Use all you have learned to take on the toughest challenges TRAILS has to offer. Can you chart the perfect paths and navigate all trials of the desert?

About

8

This classic sliding puzzle game challenges you to arrange numbered tiles in order. Compete against the clock and your own move count to solve increasingly difficult puzzles. It's a great way to sharpen problem-solving skills and keep your mind active.

Highlights
  • Classic 8-puzzle gameplay
  • Challenging 16-puzzle mode
  • Built-in timer
  • Move counter
  • Intuitive controls
  • Randomized puzzles
  • Improves memory and logic
Features
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Challenge your mind with the timeless 8/16-Puzzle, now reimagined for a smooth and engaging mobile experience! Move the numbered tiles into place by moving them into the empty space and restoring order to the board. It sounds simple—but can you solve it in the fewest moves and the fastest time? Whether you’re looking to relax or sharpen your problem-solving skills, this classic puzzle offers endless replayability and a satisfying mental workout. Features: • Classic 8-puzzle gameplay everyone knows and loves • Tougher 16-puzzle game for a harder challenge • Built-in timer to track your speed and challenge yourself • Move counter to test your efficiency • Simple, intuitive controls for smooth tile movement • Randomized, solvable puzzles every time you play • Great for improving memory, logic, and focus • Clean, easy-to-read design optimized for iPhone Play at your own pace or race against the clock to beat your best time. Whether you’re a casual player or a puzzle enthusiast, this puzzle game is the perfect way to keep your brain active anytime, anywhere. Download now and see how fast you can solve it!

Screenshots

TRAILS4 screens
84 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: TRAILS at 3 against 8's 1. TRAILS also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for TRAILS against 5.0 for 8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
TRAILS versus 8: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTRAILS8
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size611 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPurple Sloth Studio eGGilbert Gonsalves

Customer experience

TRAILS

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

8

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

TRAILS

No in-app purchases

None

8

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TRAILS free?
TRAILS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 8 free?
8 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TRAILS or 8?
TRAILS and 8 are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do TRAILS or 8 have ads?
Neither TRAILS nor 8 shows ads.

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