Comparison

TRACE vs Chains

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

Head to head
About

TRACE

Features
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TRACE is a daily puzzle game built on a beautiful mathematical idea: draw every line in a graph exactly once, without lifting your finger. Each day, a new graph appears — the same puzzle for everyone. Drag from one of the two marked endpoints, connect node to node, and trace every edge. There's only one valid path through the graph. It's yours to find. DAILY PUZZLE A new graph drops every day at midnight. One puzzle, same for everyone. ARCHIVE Missed a day? Replay any of the last 30 puzzles at any time. PRACTICE MODE Sharpen your instincts with unlimited Easy, Normal, and Hard graphs whenever you like. STREAK & SHARE Track your daily streak and share your result with a single tap. NO ADS. NO ACCOUNTS. Just you and the graph. — The puzzle is rooted in Euler's theorem on graph traversal — the same insight that founded graph theory in 1736. The rules take seconds to learn. The depth takes longer to master.

About

Chains

Connect all spools with a single unbroken chain. Each move is critical to completing the puzzle. Earn rewards for solving levels without hints or restarts, and enjoy a calm, pressure-free experience with smart hints.

Highlights
  • Connect spools with one unbroken chain
  • Earn up to 3 spools per level
  • Smart rewind hints
  • 216 logic puzzles in 9 packs
  • Light and dark themes
  • No timers, lives, or pressure
Features
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Connect every spool with one unbroken chain. Draw a path from spool to spool until every link is used. One wrong turn, and the chain can’t finish — so each move matters. NEW LOOK, SAME PUZZLES Chains has a new design: a calm board, a clear chain, and light or dark theme. The logic is unchanged. Only the look is new. MASTER THE PERFECT SOLUTION Clearing a level is just the start. Earn up to 3 spools when you solve without hints or restarts. Finish every pack and collect them all. HINTS THAT GUIDE, NOT SPOIL Stuck? A hint can show the next steps, or rewind your chain to the moment the path went wrong — so you still find the route yourself. PUZZLES THAT GROW WITH YOU Each pack gets harder. • One-way chains that change how you plan • New layouts that need a second look • Levels paced for patience, not speed WHAT’S INSIDE • 216 logic puzzles in 9 packs • More packs coming • One-line chain gameplay • Smart rewind hints • Up to 3 spools per level • Light and dark themes • No timers, no lives, no pressure Play for a few minutes, or work through every pack. Every puzzle has a path. Can you find it?

Screenshots

TRACE4 screens
Chains4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TRACE at none against Chains's shown. On price, in-app purchases, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
TRACE versus Chains: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTRACEChains
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 9 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB134 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperGokhan TurkKatsiaryna Petruchenya

In-app purchases

None

TRACE

No in-app purchases

None

Chains

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TRACE free?
TRACE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chains free?
Chains is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TRACE or Chains have ads?
Chains shows ads; TRACE does not.

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