# Romance vs Spirits Chronicles

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Romance at 74% against Spirits Chronicles's 45%. Romance also leads on ratings volume (2.6K vs 363). Spirits Chronicles's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 10 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 Spirits Chronicles sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Spirits Chronicles holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Romance has 2.6K ratings behind it against 363, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of Romance's written reviews are positive against 45% of Spirits Chronicles's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Romance ships an update every 10 months, Spirits Chronicles every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Romance | Spirits Chronicles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/romance-hidden-object-games/id1015943452/reviews) | **[4.6 (363 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spirits-chronicles-fire/id1608893663/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 363 |
| Positive reviews | **74.4% of reviews** | 45.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 146 MB | 1.2 GB |
| 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) | [DO GAMES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542346466) |

## 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


### Spirits Chronicles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spirits-chronicles-fire/id1608893663)

Embark on a quest to save a frozen kingdom by solving puzzles and finding hidden objects. Uncover secrets, battle monsters, and restore warmth to the land. Explore beautiful locations and collect magical items to become a powerful tamer.

**Highlights:** Hidden object puzzles, Story-driven adventure, Collectibles and morphing objects, Bonus chapter with extra content, Concept art and music, Achievements and replayability, Built-in strategy guide

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Update to deluxe | $1.99 | one-time |
| Subscribers' Full Game Unlock | $8.99 | one-time |
| Full Game Unlock 30% Discount | $8.99 | one-time |
| Full Game Unlock | $11.99 | one-time |
| Unlock | $12.99 | one-time |
| Buy deluxe | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good fun and enjoyable gameplay
- ✨ Inventive and different puzzles
- 🎨 Great graphics and visuals
- 🗺️ Map works well
- 💎 Collectibles are enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game-breaking bugs prevent progression
- 🐛 Lack of touchscreen sensitivity
- 🐛 Gameplay interface not responsive
- 🎨 Graphics are too dark
- 🔄 Redundant inventory tools and puzzles

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot get past the cauldron, stuck on chest
- Scrolling method to get to cauldron is bugged
- Unable to pick up items or items not present
- Stalled at magic mushrooms location with insufficient tools
- Words on congratulations page not aligned in bonus game

**Requested features**

- 💡 More creative and fresh ideas for puzzles and tools
- 💡 Increase overall touchscreen sensitivity
- 💡 More Hidden Object Scenes
- 💡 Fix custom mode issue with easy mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Romance free?

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

### Is Spirits Chronicles free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Romance or Spirits Chronicles?

Spirits Chronicles is rated higher. Romance averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Spirits Chronicles averages 4.6 from 363 ratings.

### Do Romance or Spirits Chronicles have ads?

Both Romance and Spirits Chronicles show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Romance or Spirits Chronicles?

Romance ships an update every 10 months, and Spirits Chronicles every 4 months. Most recently, Romance was updated on October 17, 2026 and Spirits Chronicles on October 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*