TraceNum vs Make 10 Forever
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Make 10 Forever
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'Make 10 Forever' is a calculation puzzle game where you connect hexagonal number tiles that continuously appear from the bottom of the screen and scroll upward, linking them so their total adds up to 10. [App Overview] As you create 10s and clear tiles, the game level increases, causing larger numbers and negative tiles to appear. Skillfully connect and clear as many tiles as possible to raise your score and level. You can also earn bonus points by creating groups of connected numbers that are isolated from others horizontally and vertically. Building larger independent 'islands' grants big level boosts and even more points. Because the game requires you to instantly judge combinations of addition and subtraction to clear objectives, it is also ideal for mental math practice and brain training. [Game Modes] - Lv.50 Mode / Lv.100 Mode Race against the clock to reach the target level. In this mode, tiles reaching the top of the screen will not end the game. Keep finding ways to make 10s and level up as fast as possible. - Top Out Mode Game over if tiles touch the top of the screen. You will need to think carefully about how to connect tiles efficiently so that none are left behind. [Additional Features] -Supports high score records and score rankings -Improve your calculation speed while competing for top leaderboard positions -Repeated play helps sharpen mental arithmetic and strategic thinking Sharpen your mental math speed and aim to become the ultimate calculation puzzle master!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Make 10 Forever at none against TraceNum's 1. TraceNum's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 10 days). On price, ads, 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. TraceNum sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Make 10 Forever asks for nothing beyond the download.
TraceNum ships an update every 2 days, Make 10 Forever every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TraceNum | Make 10 Forever |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 88 MB | 197 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ISAO NAGATA | Masaki Kanno |
In-app purchases
TraceNum
- Unlock All Stages$0.99
Make 10 Forever
No in-app purchases
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