Comparison

Logic Riddle vs Logic Traces

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

Head to head
About

Logic Riddle

Engage your brain with a logic puzzle game that challenges you to deduce a scenario using only a set of clues. Solve thousands of riddles, from simple to complex, with daily challenges and helpful filters.

Highlights
  • Thousands of logic riddles
  • Daily free challenges
  • Increasing difficulty levels
  • Expert filters for hints
  • Mobile-optimized interface
  • Auto-save functionality
Features
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Master logic riddles: Pure deduction game. No guesses. Played and loved by millions since 2013. 5,000+ FREE puzzles. Compete live. Crush leaderboards. Clues like: "German owns a dog. The one who drinks coffee does not have a fox" • Endless Free Content: 5K+ single player logic puzzles – zero paywalls • Daily Fresh: 15 new Zebra Puzzles every day • Live Competition: Compete real-time worldwide – same puzzle, fastest wins. Rank in leaderboards. • Scale Up: Easy 4x4 to massive grids • Tutorial + Tools: Guided first solve + a clue filter that hides what you have already ruled out • Color Themes: Light, Dark and a range of colors – pick the one that suits the room you are in • New Modern Layout, optional: keeps the full clue list and the filter inside the match, so everything sits on one screen • Portrait or Landscape: Turn the phone sideways and the whole board follows • Built for Thumbs: Tap to cross out, hold to confirm – the grid does the bookkeeping NEW – TWO SHORTCUTS WORTH LEARNING • Drag the element to the clue panel to view clues of that element • Click the element in the clue panel to go to the next clue of that element Deduce the full grid. Logic lovers: this is your next obsession. Tutorial Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bpjrJRZi9Q Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/288035414684910/ Support: logic.ios@rottzgames.com Download free. Sharpen your edge today!

About

Logic Traces

Connect lines from numbers on a board to cover every square. This addictive puzzle game offers hundreds of levels with no time or move limits. Find the most efficient solution to earn stars and challenge your logic.

Highlights
  • Connect lines to numbers
  • Fill every square on the board
  • Hundreds of puzzle boards
  • No time or move limits
  • Hints available
  • Offline play
Features
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If puzzles are your thing, then Logic Traces is your game! From the makers of Logic Dots, the #1 award winning puzzle-board game with almost a million players, Logic Traces has a brand new puzzle mechanic and hundreds of boards of to solve. Logic Traces is an addictive combination of Sudoku and Go. Connect lines from the numbers placed on the board to cover every square. There may be one way to solve the puzzle or five. It’s your job to find the most efficient way and get the star! There are no time limits or move limits and you can earn hints by completing packs. The further you get, however, the more challenging the game becomes. Can you solve all the puzzles? USE LOGIC TO WIN: Fill in the board by connecting lines to numbers SIMPLE, CLEAN LINES: So you can focus on solving the puzzle. UNLIMITED MOVES: Try out different combinations to get to the solution SAVE YOUR MOVES: You can save each level’s moves and then go back if you make a mistake PLAY AS LONG AS YOU WANT: There is no energy in Logic Traces, you can play as long as your brain can handle it. PLAY OFFLINE: Perfect for trains, planes and automobiles where you might not have the strongest network connection. SHARE YOUR SCORE WITH YOUR FRIENDS: Compete to see who can solve the puzzle the best. Logic Traces is free to download. You can purchase new puzzle packs and hints in game.

Screenshots

Logic Riddle4 screens
Logic Traces4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Logic Traces at none against Logic Riddle's shown. Logic Traces also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Logic Riddle's advantage is review sentiment (90% vs 77%) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support 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. Logic Riddle sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per year and Logic Traces sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Logic Riddle holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Logic Riddle has 5.7K ratings behind it against 1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Logic Riddle's written reviews are positive against 77% of Logic Traces's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Logic Riddle ships an update every 4 months, Logic Traces every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Logic Riddle versus Logic Traces: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLogic RiddleLogic Traces
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5.7K ratings) — better4.6 (1K ratings)
Positive reviews90.5% of reviews — better76.8% of reviews
Number of ratings5.7K — better1K
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB130 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRottz GamesMatias Ini

Customer experience

Logic Riddle

All ratings5,702 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral2.3%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews461 reviews
Positive90.5%
Neutral4.8%
Negative4.8%

Logic Traces

All ratings1,043 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral5.4%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews241 reviews
Positive76.8%
Neutral7.1%
Negative16.2%

User reviews

Logic Riddle

From 5.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Challenging yet fun logic puzzles
  • 🧠 Exercises the brain
  • 🎨 Visually appealing graphics
  • 🕰️ No time pressure or limits
  • 💰 Free to play with minimal ads

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Repetitive icons and categories
  • 🚫 Lack of an ad-free paid version
  • 🤯 Insane difficulty levels can be frustrating
  • 🔀 Inability to undo more than 29 moves
  • 🏆 No progress tracking or achievements

Logic Traces

From 1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🧠 Challenging and engaging puzzles
  • 🧩 Unique and creative gameplay
  • 🧘‍♀️ Relaxing and zen-like experience
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
  • 🤓 Mentally stimulating

Room to improve

  • 💰 Excessive in-app purchases required to progress
  • 📢 Intrusive and frequent advertisements
  • 🔁 Repetitive gameplay after a while
  • 🤯 Levels become overly difficult and frustrating

Bugs and requests

Logic Riddle

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Clues not always sufficient to solve puzzles
  • Laggy performance on some devices
  • Occasional glitches with filtering and selecting
  • Ads interfering with gameplay and concentration

Requested features

5 requests
  • Option to take notes or link clues
  • Ability to highlight related objects
  • Varied themes and visual elements
  • Hint system for stuck puzzles
  • Offline mode or cloud sync

Logic Traces

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes or freezes on certain devices
  • Inconsistent behavior when resetting levels

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to remove ads for a one-time fee
  • More free levels or a more gradual paywall
  • Ability to track progress and resume games
  • Customizable settings (e.g., sound, music, difficulty)

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Logic Riddle

Subscriptions1
  • Premium14 Days trial$2.991 Year
10 purchases

Logic Traces

One-time10
  • 5 Hints$0.99
  • Unlock 7x7 Regular Puzzle Pack$0.99
  • Unlock 8x8 Regular Puzzle Pack$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Unlock 10x10 Regular Puzzle Pack$0.99
  • Unlock All Packs!$0.99
  • 15 Hints$1.99
  • Combo Puzzle Pack$2.99
  • Puzzle Pack 1$2.99
  • Unlock All Packs$2.99
  • 50 Hints$4.99

Questions

Is Logic Riddle free?
Logic Riddle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Logic Traces free?
Logic Traces is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Logic Riddle or Logic Traces?
Logic Riddle is rated higher. Logic Riddle averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while Logic Traces averages 4.6 from 1K ratings.
Do Logic Riddle or Logic Traces have ads?
Logic Riddle shows ads; Logic Traces does not.
Which is updated more often, Logic Riddle or Logic Traces?
Logic Riddle ships an update every 4 months, and Logic Traces every 5 weeks. Most recently, Logic Riddle was updated on November 1, 2026 and Logic Traces on November 2, 2026.

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