Comparison

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

Hidden Objects

Sharpen your observation skills by finding hidden objects in challenging scenes. Use hints and a magnifier to aid your search, but play carefully to avoid losing points and time. Challenge friends and share your scores.

Highlights
  • Find 10 objects per level
  • Free hints available
  • Magnifier for zoom
  • Score and time penalties for wrong touches
  • Game Center integration
  • Social media sharing
Features
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Test your observation skills and let's see you can find all hidden objects from the scenes! Features: => Each level you have to find out 10 objects from the scene,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! => Magnifier for zoom function to find objects quickly, you can unlocked through In-App Purchase. => Play carefully don't touch anywhere,every wrong touch you lose score and time! => Game Center is available to challenge your friends! => Share your score on social media like Facebook, twitter, email,etc.. This app is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch! If you like our app, please take a time & rate it! Note: -> Internet Connection is required to play game! -> All packs levels are playable by clear every level,but if you want to play all packs without clear level you can unlocked through In-App Purchase. -> You can also buy hints from shop by real money!

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

Hidden Objects4 screens
Runes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Runes at 83% against Hidden Objects's 0%. Runes also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 10 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. 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

Runes holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Runes has 578 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hidden Objects ships an update every 10 months, Runes every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Hidden Objects versus Runes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHidden ObjectsRunes
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.5 (578 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1578 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB186 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperKrunal BhavsarCrisp App Studio

Customer experience

Hidden Objects

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Runes

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

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

10 purchases

Hidden Objects

One-time10
  • buy pack-1$0.99
  • buy pack-2$0.99
  • remove Ads$0.99
Show 7 more
  • buy magnifier$0.99
  • buy 10 hints$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 Hidden Objects free?
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, Hidden Objects or Runes?
Runes is rated higher. Hidden Objects averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Runes averages 4.5 from 578 ratings.
Do Hidden Objects or Runes have ads?
Both Hidden Objects and Runes show ads.
Which is updated more often, Hidden Objects or Runes?
Hidden Objects ships an update every 10 months, and Runes every 6 weeks. Most recently, Hidden Objects was updated on November 2, 2026 and Runes on November 7, 2026.

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