Hidden Objects vs Runes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hidden Objects
Sharpen your observation skills in this challenging game where you must find hidden objects across various levels. Utilize hints when needed, but be mindful of incorrect touches that affect your score and time. Compete with friends through Game Center.
- 5 different packs
- 50 mind-testing levels
- Find 10 hidden objects per level
- Hint system available
- In-app hint purchases
- Score and time penalties for wrong touches
- Game Center integration
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Hidden Objects:Restaurant Evening is a game for all hidden friends! Test your observation skills and let's see you can find all hidden objects from the different places! Features: => 5 Different packs to choose! => 50 mind testing levels! => Each level you have to find out 10 hidden objects ,which is challenging for you! => Hint is available for your help,if You can't find objects! Here we give You 2 hints for free! => if you want more hints,You have to buy from Shop! => Play carefully don't touch anywhere,every wrong touch you lose score and time! => Game Center is available to challenge your friends! This app is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch! download it today for free,and play amazing mind testing apps! If you like our app, please take a time & rate it!
Runes
Uncover the secrets of a mysterious town by searching intricately illustrated scenes for hidden objects and solving puzzles. Follow a detective through a captivating storyline with unique challenges and unlock magical artifacts as you progress. Play at your own pace with optional hints.
- Search hand-painted scenes for hidden objects
- Spot subtle differences
- Solve puzzles and brain teasers
- Follow a twisting storyline
- Collect magical artifacts
- Play at your own pace with hints
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Something strange is happening in Enchanted Crossroads. Doors that weren't there yesterday. Whispers in empty rooms. A rune etched into a mirror that no one remembers hanging. When Detective Greystone calls for your help, it becomes clear — this charming little town is hiding more than it shows. Search hand-painted scenes for hidden objects, spot subtle differences, and solve puzzles that guard the town's oldest secrets. Each clue you find pulls you deeper into a mystery woven through 15+ beautifully illustrated chapters. But the closer you look, the more questions arise. Who — or what — is watching from the crossroads? WHAT AWAITS YOU A Mystery Worth Solving Follow Detective Greystone through a twisting storyline filled with enchanted characters, buried secrets, and revelations you won't see coming. A World Rich in Detail Wander through 15+ stunning hand-crafted scenes — from moonlit gardens to forgotten libraries — each hiding objects, differences, and surprises. Puzzles That Reward Curiosity Hidden object searches, spot-the-difference challenges, and clever brain teasers — 4+ unique puzzle types keep every chapter fresh. Your Collection Grows Complete quests to unlock rare magical artifacts and build a personal trove of enchanted items. Play at Your Own Pace No timers. No pressure. Helpful hints are always within reach whenever you need a gentle nudge. Optional in-app purchases are available, but you can complete the full story without spending anything. The crossroads are calling. Will you answer?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Runes at 83% against Hidden Objects's 0%. Runes also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (577 vs 1). Hidden Objects's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 13.4). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Hidden Objects sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Runes sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Runes holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Runes has 577 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Hidden Objects's written reviews are positive against 83% of Runes's.
| Parameter | Hidden Objects | Runes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) | 4.5 (577 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 577 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 13.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 186 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Hiren Patel | Crisp App Studio |
Customer experience
Hidden Objects
Runes
Bugs and requests
Hidden Objects
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Runes
Reported bugs
2 issues- Energy recharge issues
- Purchase rejections
Requested features
2 requests- Restart option
- Clearer level progression
In-app purchases
Hidden Objects
- buy magnifier$0.99
- buy 10 hints$0.99
- buy pack-1$1.99
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- buy pack-2$1.99
- buy pack-3$1.99
- buy pack-4$1.99
- buy pack-5$1.99
- buy 30 hints$1.99
- buy 60 hints$2.99
- full version (all packs + magnifier + 250 hints)$6.99
Runes
- Instant Hint$0.99
- Handful of Gems$0.99
- Bag with Gems$1.99
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- Infinity Energy + No Ads$2.99
- Сhest with Gems$2.99
- Master Pack Special$3.99
- Master Pack: All-included$7.99
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