Comparison

Ayra Player vs ColdTrace

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

Head to head
About

Ayra Player

Features
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Ayra is the video player built for parents who are done with ads, autoplay rabbit holes, and algorithm-driven recommendations. Hand your device to your little one without the anxiety. Ayra locks the screen to a fullscreen, landscape player. No home button, no swiping away, no "up next" surprises. You choose the videos. Your little one watches them. That's it. GUIDED MODE: A LOCKED FULLSCREEN PLAYER Tap play and Ayra takes over the entire screen. Your little one sees only the video. No controls, no distractions, no way out. When they're done, only a parent can unlock it. 4 WAYS TO UNLOCK Choose the method that works for you: PIN code Easy math problem Hard math problem Pattern lock Switch anytime from Settings. DO NOT DISTURB MODE Block incoming calls, notifications, and alerts while your little one watches. No interruptions, no accidental taps on a notification banner. YOUTUBE PLAYLISTS VIA RSS Import any public YouTube playlist. No YouTube app needed, no ads injected, no recommendations. The videos you picked, played in order. LOCAL VIDEO SUPPORT Use videos already on your device. Perfect for downloaded content, home videos, or educational material you've saved. SKIP LIMITS WITH ANIMATED WARNINGS Set limits on how many times your little one can skip a video. When they hit the limit, a friendly animated warning lets them know. No meltdowns, just gentle guardrails. EMOJI PICKER FOR PLAYLISTS Let your little one identify their playlists with fun emojis. Makes choosing what to watch easy, even for pre-readers. STARTER PLAYLISTS INCLUDED Get started immediately with curated playlists: ABCs & 123s: Learning fundamentals Sleepy Time: Calm, wind down content Animal Adventures: Nature and animals Sing Along Classics: Favorite songs BUILT FOR PARENTS Clean parent home screen with quick controls Pro Tips screen to help you get the most out of Ayra Fullscreen landscape player, the way little ones actually watch Settings that make sense, not 47 menus deep PRIVACY IS THE FOUNDATION Ayra collects zero data. None. No analytics, no tracking pixels, no accounts, no servers. Everything stays on your device. We couldn't see your data even if we wanted to. There's nothing to see. ONE PRICE. NO SUBSCRIPTIONS. $3.99 once. No in-app purchases. No "premium tier." No ads. Ever. Ayra was built by parents, for parents. We were tired of handing our little ones a device and worrying about what they'd see, tap, or buy. So we built the player we wished existed. Your little ones deserve a safe screen. You deserve peace of mind.

About

ColdTrace

Step into a simulated phone to solve a fictional cold case. Explore messages, photos, and notes to piece together a layered narrative and uncover the truth behind a mysterious event. Your choices and pace shape the investigation.

Highlights
  • Simulated phone interface exploration
  • Uncover layered narrative
  • Piece together timeline
  • Investigate messages, photos, notes
  • Multiple investigation threads
  • Fictional true crime experience
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A phone. A cold case. The truth is buried somewhere in between. ColdTrace puts you inside a real investigation, or at least, it feels that way. Navigate a stranger's phone, piece together the timeline, and decide: was it really an accident? AN IMMERSIVE FICTIONAL EXPERIENCE • Explore a fully simulated phone interface: messages, photos, notes, voicemails • Uncover a layered narrative where every clue matters • Multiple threads to follow, one truth to uncover FEEL THE TENSION The line between player and investigator blurs. You're not watching the story unfold, you're living it. Every deleted file, every text thread, every timestamp brings you closer to the answer. YOUR INVESTIGATION, YOUR PACE ColdTrace is not a passive experience. What you read, what you dig into, and when, it all shapes your understanding of what happened. For fans of interactive fiction, true crime podcasts, and crime documentaries who want to go deeper. ColdTrace is a fictional narrative experience. All characters and events are entirely invented. Note: Some chapters require a Premium unlock. Some investigations are available for free, while the complete experience can be unlocked through an in-app purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Ayra Player4 screens
ColdTrace4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ColdTrace at Free against Ayra Player's $3.99. ColdTrace also leads on chart position (#109 vs unranked). Ayra Player's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

ColdTrace is free to download; Ayra Player costs $3.99 up front. ColdTrace sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Ayra Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Ayra Player versus ColdTrace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAyra PlayerColdTrace
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating—4.8 (5.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—35.5% of reviews
Number of ratings—5.8K — better
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#109 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB210 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperJoshua BernadotteSaclic Studio

In-app purchases

None

Ayra Player

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

ColdTrace

Subscriptions8
  • Cold Trace$6.997 Days
  • ColdTrace Yearly$9.991 Year
  • ColdTrace Weekly$9.997 Days
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  • ColdTrace Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • ColdTrace$19.991 Year
  • ColdTrace Yearly$34.991 Year
  • Yearly Trial3 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • TrueCrime Yearly 2$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Ayra Player free?
Ayra Player costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ColdTrace free?
ColdTrace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ayra Player or ColdTrace have ads?
ColdTrace shows ads; Ayra Player does not.

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