Comparison

Twin Moons® vs Runes

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

Head to head
About

Twin Moons®

Embark on a mystical journey to Halfworld to find your missing father. Explore unique worlds, find hidden objects, and solve challenging quests in this adventure game. Unravel enigmas and battle between Order and Chaos.

Highlights
  • Explore unique worlds
  • Find and use hidden objects
  • Play tricky mini-games
  • Solve challenging quests
  • Assemble collections
  • Meet unique characters
Features
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The best object finding game! Step into a mystical gateway to a place called Halfworld and unravel its myriad mysteries! When your father – a famous researcher who devoted his life to the exploration of enigmatic portals – goes missing, you have no choice but to set out on a journey to a place where universes collide and intersect, a dimensional crossroads known as the Halfworld. Teleport yourself into an out-of-this-world adventure to get to the bottom of mysteries that span realms and defy time and space. Challenge your wit, explore stunning locations and meet striking characters. Do your best to find your father and decode the enigmas of the Twin Moons! EXPLORE unique worlds, FIND AND USE hidden objects, PLAY tricky mini-games, SOLVE challenging quests and WIN the eternal battle between Order and Chaos! While this game is absolutely free to play, you have the ability to unlock optional bonuses via in-app purchases from within the game. You may disable in-app purchases in your device settings. ● Nearly 3180 absorbing quests to tackle ● 411 collections to assemble ● 35 stunning scenes to explore ● Three thrilling mini-games to play ● Unique characters and dozens of powerful tools ● iPhone XR Display support ● iPad Pro Display Support ____________________________ Game available in: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Traditional Chinese ____________________________ Sign up now for a weekly round-up of the best from G5 Games! www.g5e.com/e-mail ____________________________ G5 Games - World of Adventures™! Collect them all! Search for "g5" in iTunes! ____________________________ VISIT US: www.g5e.com WATCH US: www.youtube.com/g5enter FIND US: www.facebook.com/g5games FOLLOW US: www.twitter.com/g5games G5 End User License Supplemental Terms: http://www.g5e.com/G5_End_User_License_Supplemental_Terms

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

Twin Moons®4 screens
Runes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Runes at 4.5 against Twin Moons®'s 4.2. Runes also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 74%). Twin Moons®'s advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (5.8K vs 575). 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. Twin Moons® 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 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Twin Moons® has 5.8K ratings behind it against 575, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Twin Moons®'s written reviews are positive against 83% of Runes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Twin Moons® ships an update fortnightly, Runes every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Twin Moons® versus Runes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTwin Moons®Runes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5.8K ratings)4.5 (575 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.8% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.8K — better575
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.4
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB186 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperG5 Entertainment ABCrisp App Studio

Customer experience

Twin Moons®

All ratings5,836 ratings
Positive81.2%
Neutral12.8%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews462 reviews
Positive73.8%
Neutral11.5%
Negative14.7%

Runes

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

User reviews

Twin Moons®

From 5.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
  • 🤔 Challenging puzzles
  • 🎨 Beautiful graphics
  • 🧠 Keeps the mind active

Room to improve

  • 🕰️ Slow progress due to energy requirements
  • 🔍 Difficult to find small/hidden objects
  • 💰 Expensive to progress without purchases
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs

Runes

From 575 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great graphics
  • 🧠 Exercises the brain
  • 🤩 Fun to play
  • 🧘‍♀️ Relaxing gameplay
  • 🔍 Interesting hidden object puzzles

Room to improve

  • 💰 Energy/ads require purchases
  • 🕰️ Too many interruptions
  • 🌃 Dark and blurry scenes
  • 🤔 Unclear progression/navigation

Bugs and requests

Twin Moons®

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game freezes after completing scenes
  • Energy not replenishing properly
  • Scripting errors causing crashes
  • Inconsistent performance after updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to zoom in/out more
  • More generous energy system
  • Easier ways to complete collections
  • Better instructions and tutorials

Runes

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Energy recharge issues
  • Purchase rejections

Requested features

2 requests
  • Restart option
  • Clearer level progression

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Twin Moons®

One-time10
  • Special Offer$0.99
  • Superior Deal$0.99
  • Bunch of Coins$1.99
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  • Handful of Crystals$1.99
  • Sack of Crystals$4.99
  • Super Deal$4.99
  • Bowl of Crystals$9.99
  • Hyper Deal$9.99
  • Chest of Crystals$19.99
  • Cache of Crystals$49.99
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 Twin Moons® free?
Twin Moons® 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, Twin Moons® or Runes?
Runes is rated higher. Twin Moons® averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5.8K ratings, while Runes averages 4.5 from 575 ratings.
Do Twin Moons® or Runes have ads?
Both Twin Moons® and Runes show ads.
Which is updated more often, Twin Moons® or Runes?
Twin Moons® ships an update fortnightly, and Runes every 6 weeks. Most recently, Twin Moons® was updated on October 23, 2026 and Runes on October 23, 2026.

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