Lock Trace vs Minitris
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lock Trace
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Can you trace the right path and unlock the code? Welcome to Lock Trace. A secret 4-dot combination is hidden in a 3x3 grid. You only have 3 tries to crack it. * Drag to draw your guess * Solid and hollow dots give you feedback * Think carefully – order matters * Simple design, no ads, just pure logic It’s not about luck. It’s about thinking like a codebreaker.
Minitris
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Rediscover the timeless puzzle classic that took the world by storm! Minitris is a minimalist falling-block puzzle with a vibrant twist. Designed for players of all ages—from toddlers to puzzle masters—Minitris strips away the complexity of traditional block games to focus on pure, addictive strategy. Every block is a simple square, but the challenge lies in the color. Your mission? Match three or more blocks of the same color—horizontally, vertically, or diagonally—to clear the board and keep the game alive. Why you’ll love Minitris: Play in Seconds: With ultra-simple tap or swipe controls, you’ll be playing (and winning!) in no time. Stress-Free Strategy: No complex shapes to rotate. Just pure color-matching fun. Chasing the High Score: Earn big points with combo clears and multi-set matches. The faster you play, the more you earn! A Piece of Gaming History: Originally born on DOS in 1989, Minitris has been refined over decades to provide the perfect casual experience. The Legacy Continues First released in 1989 and later a Windows favorite, Minitris reached 50 countries in its first 50 days. Decades later, the goal remains the same: a game simple enough for a child, yet deep enough for an adult.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Minitris at none against Lock Trace's shown. Minitris also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 7 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Lock Trace ships an update every 7 months, Minitris weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lock Trace | Minitris |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MOBLEDU YAZILIM DANISMANLIK ANONIM SIRKETI | Michal Ursiny |
In-app purchases
Lock Trace
No in-app purchases
Minitris
No in-app purchases





