# Romance vs Crime Scene

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Romance at 74% against Crime Scene's 0%. Romance also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.0) and update cadence (every 10 months vs every 91 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Romance sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Crime Scene sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Romance holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Romance has 2.6K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Romance's written reviews are positive against 0% of Crime Scene's.

Romance ships an update every 10 months, Crime Scene every 91 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Romance | Crime Scene |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/romance-hidden-object-games/id1015943452/reviews)** | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crime-scene-hidden-objects/id1122573114/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **74.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 months** | Every 91 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 146 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Crisp App Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143551614) | [Hiren Patel](https://appshunter.io/developer/914022084) |

## What reviewers say

### Romance

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/romance-hidden-object-games/id1015943452)

Embark on a romantic hidden object adventure set in 18th-century Paris. Solve puzzles, find antique items, and uncover a secret chocolate recipe while exploring iconic Parisian landmarks. The game offers a captivating story with unique graphics and multiple game modes.

**Highlights:** Romantic story-driven gameplay, Hidden object and find the difference modes, Unique 18th-century Paris graphics, Genuine antique hidden items, Photo hint system, Exploration of Parisian landmarks

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Preview Hints Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Instant Hint | $0.99 | one-time |
| Time Machine | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ads Free | $1.99 | one-time |
| Master Pack: All-included + | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun
- 👍 Good job
- 👍 One of a kind puzzle
- 👍 Challenging
- 👍 Calming

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Terrible, doesn't work
- 🐛 Dark and gloomy scenes
- 🐛 Difficult to see objects
- 🐛 Redundant
- 🐛 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and crashes
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and puzzles
- Brighter and more realistic graphics
- Improved zoom and focus
- Better instructions for puzzles


### Crime Scene

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crime-scene-hidden-objects/id1122573114)

Test your observation skills by finding hidden objects in challenging scenes. Utilize hints to help you, or purchase more if needed. Compete with friends through Game Center and be careful with your touches to maintain your score and time.

**Highlights:** Find 10 hidden objects per level, Hint system available, In-app purchases for more hints, Score and time penalties for wrong touches, Game Center integration for challenges, Available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| buy pack-5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy magnifier | $0.99 | one-time |
| remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy 10 hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy 30 hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| buy 60 hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| full version (all packs + magnifier + 200 hints) | $3.99 | one-time |
| buy 125 hints | $3.99 | one-time |
| buy 250 hints | $4.99 | one-time |
| buy 500 hints | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Romance free?

Romance is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Crime Scene free?

Crime Scene is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Romance or Crime Scene?

Romance is rated higher. Romance averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Crime Scene averages 2.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Romance or Crime Scene have ads?

Both Romance and Crime Scene show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Romance or Crime Scene?

Romance ships an update every 10 months, and Crime Scene every 91 months. Most recently, Romance was updated on October 23, 2026 and Crime Scene on October 24, 2026.

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