Comparison

Brighten Up! 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

Brighten Up!

Test your reflexes in this high-speed arcade-puzzle game. Tap to manage lights in multiple rooms under a shrinking timer, keeping lights on for humans and off for empty rooms. Avoid dogs to prevent instant game over.

Highlights
  • High-speed light-switching challenge
  • Manage multiple rooms simultaneously
  • Shrinking timer pressure
  • Logic-based decision making
  • Avoid dogs to prevent game over
  • Climb high-score leaderboards
Features
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Test your reflexes and sharpen your focus in Brighten Up, the ultimate high-speed light-switching challenge! In this intense arcade-puzzle experience, you are the master of the switch, tasked with managing multiple rooms under a shrinking timer. The rules are simple but the pressure is relentless: tap to keep the lights ON for humans, but keep them OFF for empty rooms. Most importantly, you must stay vigilant and beware of the dog! Tapping the switch to brighten a room when a dog is alone will result in an instant game over. As your score climbs, the difficulty ramps up, pushing your reaction time to its absolute limit. It isn’t just about speed; it’s about making split-second logic decisions while the clock ticks down. Do you have the mental agility to distinguish friend from foe in the blink of an eye? Perfect for quick breaks or long marathons, Brighten Up challenges you to beat your personal best and climb the high-score leaderboards. Download now, stay sharp, and see how long you can survive before the lights go out!

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

Brighten Up!4 screens
Trace Back4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Trace Back at none against Brighten Up!'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 · 8 level
Brighten Up! versus Trace Back: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrighten Up!Trace Back
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid Aasa洪升 曹

In-app purchases

None

Brighten Up!

No in-app purchases

None

Trace Back

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Brighten Up! free?
Brighten Up! 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 Brighten Up! or Trace Back have ads?
Brighten Up! shows ads; Trace Back does not.

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