# Romance vs Grim Tales 24

The clearest difference is ads: Grim Tales 24 at none against Romance's shown. Grim Tales 24 also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 10 months). Romance's advantage is ratings volume (2.6K vs 428). On price, review sentiment, 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 Grim Tales 24 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Grim Tales 24 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Romance has 2.6K ratings behind it against 428, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of Romance's written reviews are positive against 69% of Grim Tales 24'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, Grim Tales 24 every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Romance | Grim Tales 24 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/romance-hidden-object-games/id1015943452/reviews) | **[4.8 (428 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grim-tales-24-hidden-objects/id6472812342/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 428 |
| Positive reviews | **74.4% of reviews** | 69.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 146 MB | 969 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Crisp App Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143551614) | [Elephant Games AR LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615019125) |

## 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


### Grim Tales 24

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grim-tales-24-hidden-objects/id6472812342)

Embark on a mystery detective adventure to find a missing daughter and husband. Solve puzzles, search for hidden objects, and uncover the truth behind a family's disappearance. Explore new worlds and face a looming threat in this engaging hidden object game.

**Highlights:** Hidden object scenes, Puzzle solving, Mini-games, Detective gameplay, Story-driven mystery, Bonus chapter

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Full Version | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable and lengthy gameplay
- 🖼️ Gorgeous graphics and visuals
- 💡 Magical inventory tools and creative tasks
- 🧩 Terrific variety of HO scenes and puzzles
- 🤩 Addictive thrill ride of unusual tasks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Touchscreen sensitivity issues
- 💸 Paywall at certain points
- ⚫ Black screen when trying to purchase
- 🔒 Won't restore previous purchases
- 🚫 Hint button stopped working

**Reported bugs**

- Game won't open
- Too many bugs and glitches
- Black screen when trying to purchase
- Won't restore previous purchase
- Hint button stopped working

**Requested features**

- Bring back snarky Richard
- More Grim Tales games


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Romance free?

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

### Is Grim Tales 24 free?

Grim Tales 24 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Romance or Grim Tales 24?

Grim Tales 24 is rated higher. Romance averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Grim Tales 24 averages 4.8 from 428 ratings.

### Do Romance or Grim Tales 24 have ads?

Romance shows ads; Grim Tales 24 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Romance or Grim Tales 24?

Romance ships an update every 10 months, and Grim Tales 24 every 3 months. Most recently, Romance was updated on October 23, 2026 and Grim Tales 24 on October 23, 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.*