ColdTrace: Cold Case Mystery
What is ColdTrace?
ColdTrace is a fictional interactive mystery game with a simulated phone interface that includes messages, photos, notes and voicemails. You follow multiple threads, piece together the timeline, and decide whether the case was really an accident. Some chapters require a Premium unlock through an in-app purchase.
Pricing. ColdTrace: Cold Case Mystery is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Fans of interactive fiction
- Fans of true crime podcasts and crime documentaries
- Players who want to read clues and build a timeline
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Why this app is in S tier
ColdTrace scores 93 out of 100: rating 94, rating count 79, App Store search rank 97, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and S tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
A phone. A cold case. The truth is buried somewhere in between. ColdTrace puts you inside a real investigation, or at least, it feels that way. Navigate a stranger's phone, piece together the timeline, and decide: was it really an accident? AN IMMERSIVE FICTIONAL EXPERIENCE • Explore a fully simulated phone interface: messages, photos, notes, voicemails • Uncover a layered narrative where every clue matters • Multiple threads to follow, one truth to uncover FEEL THE TENSION The line between player and investigator blurs. You're not watching the story unfold, you're living it. Every deleted file, every text thread, every timestamp brings you closer to the answer. YOUR INVESTIGATION, YOUR PACE ColdTrace is not a passive experience. What you read, what you dig into, and when, it all shapes your understanding of what happened. For fans of interactive fiction, true crime podcasts, and crime documentaries who want to go deeper. ColdTrace is a fictional narrative experience. All characters and events are entirely invented. Note: Some chapters require a Premium unlock. Some investigations are available for free, while the complete experience can be unlocked through an in-app purch
Compare in Detective Games
| Measure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | S | S | S |
| Score | 93 / 100 | 95 / 100 | 91 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.8 ★ | 4.7 ★ | 4.5 ★ |
| Ratings | 6.1K | 35.9K | 57.5K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | 2.6 ★ · 20 reviews | 3.9 ★ · 20 reviews | 3.4 ★ · 20 reviews |
| Last update | 14d ago | 65d ago | 19d ago |
| Price | Free + IAP | Free + IAP | Free + IAP |
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Where else it ranks
Questions about ColdTrace
Is the app free?
It is free to download. Some investigations are available for free, while the complete experience can be unlocked through an in-app purchase. Some chapters require a Premium unlock.
Are the characters and events real?
No. ColdTrace is a fictional narrative experience and that all characters and events are entirely invented.
What do you do in the game?
You explore a simulated phone with messages, photos, notes and voicemails, follow multiple threads, and decide whether the case was really an accident.
Is ColdTrace free?
ColdTrace is free to download, with in-app purchases.
What is ColdTrace good for?
ColdTrace is built for fans of interactive fiction, fans of true crime podcasts and crime documentaries, players who want to read clues and build a timeline. It sits in the detective games list on AppTierList.
Is ColdTrace worth it?
ColdTrace is S tier, ranked #3 of 40 detective game apps with a score of 93 out of 100, from a 4.8 App Store rating across 6,137 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 2 apps rank above it.
How does ColdTrace compare to Criminal Case: Hidden Objects?
ColdTrace is S tier at 93; Criminal Case: Hidden Objects is S tier at 95. Criminal Case: Hidden Objects ranks higher. ColdTrace is free to download, with in-app purchases, Criminal Case: Hidden Objects is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is ColdTrace updated?
ColdTrace was updated 14 days ago, which counts in its favour.
All the facts
- List
- Detective Games
- Tier
- S (Best in class)
- Score
- 93 / 100
- Rank in list
- #3 of 40
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free + IAP
- App Store rating
- 4.8 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 6,137
- Recent reviews
- 2.6 from 20 in the last 180 days
- Current version
- (14 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Entertainment
- Good for
- Fans of interactive fiction, Fans of true crime podcasts and crime documentaries, Players who want to read clues and build a timeline
- Requires
- iOS 15.0 or later
- Size
- 210 MB
- Age rating
- 9+
- Languages
- 10
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
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