Comparison

Summer Vacation Hidden Objects vs Runes

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

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About

Summer Vacation Hidden Objects

Features
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Summer Vacation Hidden objects is free to play! Test your observation skills and let's see you can find all hidden objects from the scenes! => Each level you have to find out 8 hidden objects which is challenging for you! => Hint is available for your help,if You can't find objects! Here we give You 3 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

Summer Vacation Hidden Objects3 screens
Runes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Runes at every 6 weeks against Summer Vacation Hidden Objects's every 41 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Summer Vacation 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Summer Vacation Hidden Objects ships an update every 41 months, Runes every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Summer Vacation Hidden Objects versus Runes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSummer Vacation Hidden ObjectsRunes
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (576 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—83.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—576 — better
Update frequencyEvery 41 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB186 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHiren PatelCrisp App Studio

Bugs and requests

Summer Vacation 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

Summer Vacation Hidden Objects

One-time10
  • buy pack-1$0.99
  • buy pack-2$0.99
  • remove Ads$0.99
Show 7 more
  • buy 10 hints$0.99
  • buy magnifier$0.99
  • buy 30 hints$1.99
  • full version (all packs + magnifier + 150 hints)$2.99
  • buy 50 hints$2.99
  • buy 100 hints$3.99
  • buy 200 hints$4.99
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 Summer Vacation Hidden Objects free?
Summer Vacation Hidden Objects is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Runes free?
Runes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Summer Vacation Hidden Objects or Runes have ads?
Both Summer Vacation Hidden Objects and Runes show ads.
Which is updated more often, Summer Vacation Hidden Objects or Runes?
Summer Vacation Hidden Objects ships an update every 41 months, and Runes every 6 weeks. Most recently, Summer Vacation Hidden Objects was updated on October 4, 2026 and Runes on October 26, 2026.

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