Comparison

Chain Rush Z vs Trace

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

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About

Chain Rush Z

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Think you can destroy them all with ONE tap? Chain Rush is the most satisfying chain reaction game you'll ever play. Tap a single orb and watch the explosion spread — popping, bursting, and blasting everything in its path. But here's the catch: you only get ONE shot. HOW TO PLAY: Hundreds of glowing orbs bounce across your screen. Tap one. If your explosion reaches other orbs, they blow up too — triggering a massive chain reaction. Hit the target number of orbs and you win the round. Miss it… and you're starting over. Simple to learn. Nearly impossible to master. FEATURES: 100+ levels that get progressively harder Unlock epic orb skins — Fire, Ice, Galaxy, Neon and more Global leader board — compete against players worldwide Daily challenges with bonus coin rewards 7-day streak system — the longer you play, the more you earn Insane particle explosion effects and screen shake Satisfying sound effects on every pop Combo multiplier — chain bigger = score bigger WHY YOU CAN'T DELETE IT: Every level feels different. Every tap could go either way. The moment you nail a 60-orb chain reaction from a single tap — you'll be hooked for life. Chain Rush is completely free to play. Earn coins, unlock skins, climb the leader board and prove you have the best aim on the planet. Download now and start the chain.

About

Trace

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Trace is a minimalist brain puzzle game about memory and steady hands. Each level briefly reveals a maze — walls or a glowing path — and then it's gone. Now retrace the route from start to finish in one continuous gesture. From memory. No timer on the solve phase. You don't have to be fast. You have to remember, and trust what you remember. BRAIN TRAINING Trace works as a daily exercise for short-term memory, spatial reasoning, and focused attention. A few seconds to absorb the maze, then it's just you and the trace you draw from memory. Short sessions, real cognitive load — five to ten minutes a day adds up. CORE MECHANIC • Memorize the maze in 3–8 seconds • Draw the solution in one unbroken motion • Fail, retry — but tougher levels don't fully reset CHECKPOINT FLAGS Before each attempt you can plant a flag mid-path. If your stroke reaches the flag but fails later, that section banks — next try starts already-completed up to the flag. The game rewards careful play, not frantic retries. FOUR CHAPTERS • Spark — tutorial, simple paths • Echo — 3×3 and 4×4 walls • Dusk — start and finish hidden during memorization • Abyss — 5×5+ grids, sometimes rotated between memorize and draw WHAT IT TRAINS • Short-term memory — hold the path in mind after a brief reveal • Spatial reasoning — a route, not a picture • Concentration — one steady gesture demands certainty • Attention to detail — every cell matters LOOK Clean geometry, calm palette, nothing extra on screen. Dark and light themes — switch manually or follow system. WHO IT'S FOR For people who like puzzles calibrated to demand attention, not reflexes. Calm focus, not speed. Made for the 5–15 minutes between things — and effective as a regular memory workout. svyatoslavdp@gmail.com

Screenshots

Chain Rush Z2 screens
Trace4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Chain Rush Z at none against Trace'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 · 5 level
Chain Rush Z versus Trace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChain Rush ZTrace
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.114.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMelika MirabadiSviatoslav Pavlov

In-app purchases

None

Chain Rush Z

No in-app purchases

None

Trace

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chain Rush Z free?
Chain Rush Z is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Trace free?
Trace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Chain Rush Z or Trace have ads?
Trace shows ads; Chain Rush Z does not.

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