Trace Back vs FLOW
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
FLOW
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Keep the water moving. FLOW is a fast pipe puzzle for quick bursts or a longer score chase. Place pieces on the board while water keeps advancing. Plan ahead, connect each turn, and build closed loops to clear space before the flow reaches a dead end. • Fast Arcade runs with growing pressure • Build loops to clear pipes and increase your score multiplier • A fresh Daily Flow challenge every day • Track your personal best and keep improving • Portrait play for phones and tablets • Optional rewarded revive after an eligible failed run • Optional Remove Ads purchase No accounts. Just one more run.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Trace Back at none against FLOW's 1. Trace Back also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, 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. FLOW sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Trace Back asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Trace Back | FLOW |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 82 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | 洪升 曹 | Goncalo Simoes |
In-app purchases
Trace Back
No in-app purchases
FLOW
- Remove Ads$3.99





