Comparison

Trace Back vs PAIR

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

Head to head
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.

About

PAIR

Features
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PAIR: Connect & Fill is a clean and satisfying logic puzzle game built around one simple goal: connect matching pairs and fill the entire grid. Easy to understand, increasingly challenging to master. FEATURES • Connect matching shapes without leaving empty spaces • Progress through carefully designed puzzle levels • Difficulty increases as you advance • Daily puzzles for a fresh challenge • Hints for difficult moments • Lives system for continued play • Smooth, minimal and distraction-free design • Optional rewarded ads for extra resources • Remove ads permanently with a one-time purchase • Play at your own pace and improve your problem-solving skills The first levels introduce the rules step by step. As you progress, boards become more demanding and require more careful planning. Can you connect every pair and fill the entire grid?

Screenshots

Trace Back4 screens
PAIR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Trace Back at none against PAIR's 10. Trace Back also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On price and device support 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. PAIR sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Trace Back asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 2 level
Trace Back versus PAIR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrace BackPAIR
PriceFreeFree
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer洪升 曹Mustafa Ofluoglu

In-app purchases

None

Trace Back

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

PAIR

One-time10
  • 10 Lives$2.99
  • 5 Hints$2.99
  • Mini Pack$3.99
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  • 30 Lives$5.99
  • 15 Hints$5.99
  • Remove Ads$6.99
  • Smart Pack$8.99
  • 75 Lives$11.99
  • 40 Hints$12.99
  • Mega Pack$17.99

Questions

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

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