Comparison

Forest Queen Hidden Objects vs Runes

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Forest Queen Hidden Objects

Test your observation skills by finding hidden objects across various challenging levels. Utilize hints for assistance or purchase more when needed. Compete with friends through Game Center integration.

Highlights
  • 5 game packs
  • 50 mind-testing levels
  • Find 10 hidden objects per level
  • Free hints available
  • In-app hint purchases
  • Game Center integration
Features
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Forest Queen Hidden Objects is a Free game for all hidden friends! Test your observation skills and let's see you can find all hidden objects from the different scenes! Features: => Game has total 5 packs. => Game has total 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!

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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?

Screenshots

Forest Queen Hidden Objects4 screens
Runes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Forest Queen Hidden Objects at 5.0 against Runes's 4.5. Forest Queen Hidden Objects also leads on ads (none vs shown). Runes's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 58 months) and ratings volume (576 vs 1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Forest Queen 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Forest Queen Hidden Objects holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Runes has 576 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Forest Queen Hidden Objects ships an update every 58 months, Runes every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Forest Queen Hidden Objects versus Runes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterForest Queen Hidden ObjectsRunes
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.5 (576 ratings)
Positive reviews—83.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1576 — better
Update frequencyEvery 58 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.4
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB186 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developeratul patelCrisp App Studio

Customer experience

Forest Queen Hidden Objects

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Runes

All ratings577 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral7.6%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral7.1%
Negative9.5%

Bugs and requests

Forest Queen 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

10 purchases

Forest Queen Hidden Objects

One-time10
  • buy pack-5$0.99
  • buy magnifier$0.99
  • remove Ads$0.99
Show 7 more
  • buy 10 hints$0.99
  • buy 30 hints$1.99
  • buy 60 hints$2.99
  • buy 125 hints$3.99
  • full version (all packs + magnifier + 250 hints)$4.99
  • buy 250 hints$4.99
  • buy 500 hints$5.99
7 purchases

Runes

One-time7
  • Instant Hint$0.99
  • Handful of Gems$0.99
  • Bag with Gems$1.99
Show 4 more
  • Infinity Energy + No Ads$2.99
  • Сhest with Gems$2.99
  • Master Pack Special$3.99
  • Master Pack: All-included$7.99

Questions

Is Forest Queen Hidden Objects free?
Forest Queen Hidden Objects is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Runes free?
Runes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Forest Queen Hidden Objects or Runes?
Forest Queen Hidden Objects is rated higher. Forest Queen Hidden Objects averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Runes averages 4.5 from 576 ratings.
Do Forest Queen Hidden Objects or Runes have ads?
Runes shows ads; Forest Queen Hidden Objects does not.
Which is updated more often, Forest Queen Hidden Objects or Runes?
Forest Queen Hidden Objects ships an update every 58 months, and Runes every 6 weeks. Most recently, Forest Queen Hidden Objects was updated on October 24, 2026 and Runes on October 26, 2026.

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