Comparison

TraceNum vs Make 10 Forever

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

Head to head
About

TraceNum

Features
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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.

About

Make 10 Forever

Features
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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!

Screenshots

TraceNum4 screens
Make 10 Forever4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TraceNum sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Make 10 Forever asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
TraceNum versus Make 10 Forever: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTraceNumMake 10 Forever
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB197 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperISAO NAGATAMasaki Kanno

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TraceNum

One-time1
  • Unlock All Stages$0.99
None

Make 10 Forever

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TraceNum free?
TraceNum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Make 10 Forever free?
Make 10 Forever is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TraceNum or Make 10 Forever have ads?
Both TraceNum and Make 10 Forever show ads.
Which is updated more often, TraceNum or Make 10 Forever?
TraceNum ships an update every 2 days, and Make 10 Forever every 10 days. Most recently, TraceNum was updated on October 25, 2026 and Make 10 Forever on October 26, 2026.

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