# ColdTrace vs TapFate

The clearest difference is ads: TapFate at none against ColdTrace's shown. TapFate also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). ColdTrace's advantage is chart position (#145 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ColdTrace sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and TapFate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | ColdTrace | TapFate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (6.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coldtrace-cold-case-mystery/id6762513021/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **6.3K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 36.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#145** | — |
| Size | 184 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Saclic Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1764090240) | [P&D Abend Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833044847) |

## What reviewers say

### ColdTrace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coldtrace-cold-case-mystery/id6762513021)

**Currently charting:** #145 Top Free · Entertainment, #173 Top Grossing · Entertainment (US App Store)

Step into a simulated phone to solve a fictional cold case. Explore messages, photos, and notes to piece together a layered narrative and uncover the truth behind a mysterious event. Your choices and pace shape the investigation.

**Highlights:** Simulated phone interface exploration, Uncover layered narrative, Piece together timeline, Investigate messages, photos, notes, Multiple investigation threads, Fictional true crime experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cold Trace | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| ColdTrace Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| ColdTrace Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| ColdTrace Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| ColdTrace | $19.99 | per year |
| ColdTrace Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly Trial | $34.99 | per year |
| TrueCrime Yearly 2 | $34.99 | per year |


### TapFate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapfate/id6792480016)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TapFate Plus | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ColdTrace free?

ColdTrace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TapFate free?

TapFate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do ColdTrace or TapFate have ads?

ColdTrace shows ads; TapFate does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*