Comparison

Ball Redirect vs Trace Back

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

Head to head
About

Ball Redirect

A physics puzzle game where you redirect balls to matching color containers. Use dynamic obstacles to change their direction and solve increasingly challenging levels. Perfect for quick, brain-teasing sessions.

Highlights
  • Color-matching gameplay
  • Dynamic rotating and moving obstacles
  • Brain-teasing puzzles
  • Clean, minimal visuals
  • Suitable for short play sessions
Features
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Redirect the ball. Match the colors. Solve the puzzle. Ball Redirect is a simple yet addictive physics puzzle game. Tap to launch balls, use rotating or moving obstacles to change their direction, and guide them into the matching color containers. Easy to play, but surprisingly challenging. Each level tests your timing, angle control, and problem-solving skills. Features Color-matching gameplay — only the correct color wins Dynamic obstacles — rotate and move to redirect the ball Light brain-teasing puzzles — simple rules, smart solutions Clean and minimal visuals — focused and relaxing Perfect for short sessions — play anytime, anywhere Think ahead, aim carefully, and find the perfect path. Can you complete every level?

About

Trace Back

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Can you find the one true path? "Trace Back" is a minimalist 3D logic puzzle game designed to challenge your spatial reasoning and focus. In a world of floating grids and serene soundscapes, your mission is simple yet demanding: navigate through every single block to reach the goal, without ever crossing your own trail. Key Features: Mind-Bending 3D Puzzles: Explore intricate levels that leverage verticality and perspective. What looks like a dead end might be a hidden path once you rotate the view. Two Unique Gameplay Modes: Solid Mode: A classic tactical experience where visited paths remain as steady footprints. Vanish Mode: For the daring—every block you step on explodes behind you, leaving no room for mistakes. Adaptive Controls: Seamlessly transition between intuitive touch gestures and precise D-pad controls. Zen-Like Experience: Immerse yourself in a clean, aesthetic interface paired with a calming atmospheric soundtrack. Procedural Mastery: Progress through hand-crafted chapters, each introducing new mechanics and increasing complexity. Rules are Simple: Start at the origin. Step on every block exactly once. Reach the orange goal. No turning back. No overlapping. Are you ready to leave your mark? Download Trace Back today and find your way home.

Screenshots

Ball Redirect3 screens
Trace Back4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Trace Back at none against Ball Redirect's shown. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Ball Redirect versus Trace Back: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBall RedirectTrace Back
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (135 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews7.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings135 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size181 MB33 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHarshita Singhal洪升 曹

In-app purchases

None

Ball Redirect

No in-app purchases

None

Trace Back

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ball Redirect free?
Ball Redirect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Trace Back free?
Trace Back is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ball Redirect or Trace Back have ads?
Ball Redirect shows ads; Trace Back does not.

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