Neon Surge vs TraceNum
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Neon Surge
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Dive into the neon storm! Dodge fast-falling obstacles, collect power-ups, and push your reflexes to the limit in this electrifying arcade experience. GAMEPLAY • Dodge waves of neon obstacles that get faster and deadlier over time • Collect coins and gift boxes as you survive • Use power-ups like Shield, Magnet, Slow-Mo, and Score Multiplier • Progressive difficulty that adapts to your skill POWERFUL ABILITIES • God Mode – Become invincible and destroy everything in your path • Dash – Blast forward at lightning speed, clearing all obstacles • Fire – Auto-shoot bullets to destroy incoming threats • Nuke – Wipe the entire screen in one explosive blast 40+ COLLECTIBLE SKINS • Unlock unique skins across 5 tiers: Geometric, Elemental, Cosmic, Tech, and Mythic • From the sleek Hexagon to the legendary Dragon Eye — stand out in style GIFT BOX REWARDS • Collect gift boxes during gameplay with rewards ranging from coins to ultra-rare skins • Open them for exciting surprises — will you get the 0.1% ultra-rare drop? FEATURES • Neon-themed visuals with glowing particles and effects • Choose your control style: smooth slider or quick tap zones • In-game shop to buy powers and skins with earned coins • Optional ad-free experience with premium subscription • No pay-to-win — earn everything by playing Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
TraceNum
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TraceNum is a minimalist number puzzle that combines a refined design inspired by the dark cosmos with the beauty of numbers. With just the numbers 1 through 9, endless strategy unfolds across the hex grid. Trace. Clear. That’s it. The rules are simple. Trace 3 adjacent tiles and match the TOTAL to the TARGET. The TARGET values are 6, 9, 12, and 15. A whole new kind of number puzzle. Choose between two game modes: Time Mode, where you aim for a high score within the time limit, and Endless Mode, where you can take your time and keep playing until the board is full. You are not limited to waiting for the system to add tiles. With your 3 hand tiles, you can place the best tile on the board and control the game with your own strategy. COLOR & Combos Clearing tiles of the same color increases your score multiplier. Fill the gauge to earn a Diamond and experience the thrill of clearing the board in one move. Special Tiles WILD and Almighty tiles can turn a difficult moment into an opportunity and bring your ideas to life.
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Verdict
Neon Surge and TraceNum are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Neon Surge sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and TraceNum sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Neon Surge | TraceNum |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 88 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HAZAR DUMAN | ISAO NAGATA |
In-app purchases
Neon Surge
- Remove Ads$0.991 Month
- Remove Ads (Yearly)$7.991 Year
- 500 Coins$0.99
- 1500 Coins$1.99
- 5000 Coins$3.99
TraceNum
- Unlock All Stages$0.99
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