Trace Defense vs Sortist
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Trace Defense
Defend your tower as a wizard against monster hordes by drawing spell symbols on screen. This skill-based survival game combines action and strategy with roguelike progression and permanent upgrades.
- Draw symbols to cast spells
- Defend against endless monster waves
- Strategic enemy targeting
- Roguelike progression
- Permanent upgrade system
- Offline play
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The mana crystal has awakened… and the creatures felt it. In Trace Defense you play as a lone wizard defending his tower against endless waves of monsters. Draw symbols directly on the screen to cast spells, react quickly and survive as long as possible. This is not an idle defense game — your skill matters. Draw. Cast. Survive. Each spell you draw becomes a different magical attack. The faster and more accurate you are, the longer you survive. ENEMIES REQUIRE STRATEGY * Armored enemies must be blocked * Ethereal creatures must be pierced * Bomb monsters punish mistakes You are constantly making decisions under pressure. ACTION + STRATEGY Trace Defense combines: * tower defense * skill-based gameplay * survival mechanics * roguelike progression Every run is different and increasingly intense. PROGRESSION Collect arcane energy and unlock permanent upgrades: * stronger spells * tougher tower * better survival chances You improve both your character and your real player skill. MADE FOR MOBILE * quick sessions * simple controls * offline play * perfect for short breaks Easy to learn. Hard to master. The tower will fall… unless you defend it.
Sortist
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Can you sort all the tubes before time runs out? Sortist is a fast, satisfying color-sorting puzzle game. Each level gives you a set of tubes filled with mixed colors. Your goal: sort them so every tube contains only one color — before the clock hits zero. How to play: Tap a tube to select it. Tap another tube to pour the top color in. You can only pour onto a matching color or an empty tube. Sort every tube to complete the level and move on. Simple to learn. Hard to put down. Features: • Levels that keep getting harder — more tubes, more colors • Race the clock or unlock Remove Timer for a relaxed experience • Beautiful animated backgrounds and satisfying bell sounds • Gentle haptic feedback on every move • Time Boost power-ups when you need a few extra seconds • No account required — just open and play • Free to download In-App Purchases: • Time Boost Pack — 10 boosts for $0.99. Each boost adds 10 seconds when you're running out of time. • Remove Timer — $2.99 one-time unlock. Play every level with no time pressure. Toggle it on or off anytime from the game screen. Requires iOS 16 or later.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Sortist at none against Trace Defense'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
Both are free to download. Trace Defense sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sortist sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Trace Defense | Sortist |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 374 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | +12 | 4+ |
| Developer | Moneto Lab Solucoes em Tecnologia Ltda | George Traver |
In-app purchases
Trace Defense
- Remove Ads$3.99
Sortist
- Time Boost Pack$0.99
- Remove Timer$2.99









