Code Monsters vs TraceRoute
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Code Monsters
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ā Programming ideas, learned through play Code Monsters is a battle game where kids arrange instruction blocks to program a monster's strategy. Sequencing, loops and conditionals ā the foundations of programming ā are learned by building, battling and revising, not by reading explanations. - Step-by-step lessons introduce one idea at a time - Kids try sequencing, loops, conditionals, multiple rules and enemy-state sensing - Watch the result, revise the strategy and try again. Iteration becomes part of the game. ā Build a strategy, then watch your monster battle The blocks use kid-friendly labels with icons. Once the battle starts, there are no real-time controls. Win or lose, the result comes from the strategy your child built. What happens when "move closer and attack" is not enough? "If the enemy is charging, guard." "Move away, then shoot." "If HP is low, heal." By changing the order, loops and conditions, kids can discover their own way to win. ā Collect and grow your monsters - Monsters learn new skills as they level up - Stamp memorable "it worked!" moments - Earn titles and customize monsters with coin-based skins ā Fresh challenges every day - Today's Task: a rotating set of daily puzzles with coin rewards - Today's Challenger: a daily battle against an official work or a community creation - Share strategy codes and browse the gallery to learn from other players - Start by copying a strategy and changing just one thing ā For parents - Designed for ages 8+, with a planned 9+ store rating - Battles play automatically. The main activity is thinking through the strategy, not fast tapping. - There are no ads in the app. - In-app purchases are coin packs for cosmetic items only. - Coins are only for customization. Power cannot be bought. - Public gallery posting is protected by a parental gate.
TraceRoute
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Draw the road with your finger and watch your car race down it! Sketch a path around the hazards, launch off ramps, use nitro boosts, and collect stars all the way to the finish. ⢠Draw, tap GO, let the physics do the rest ⢠Ramps with real jump physics and nitro boost ⢠50+ levels, from gentle to gnarly ⢠100% offline · no ads · no in-app purchases
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TraceRoute at none against Code Monsters's 4. Code Monsters's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Code Monsters sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. TraceRoute asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Code Monsters | TraceRoute |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily | ā |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No ā better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 ā better | 16.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HKraft Labs | Dentagram |
In-app purchases
Code Monsters
- Coins Ć400$0.99
- Remove Ads$2.99
- Coins Ć1400$2.99
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- Coins Ć3200$5.99
TraceRoute
No in-app purchases
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