Comparison

Monsters vs Grim Tales 17

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

Head to head
About

Monsters

Embark on a thrilling hunt for mythical creatures across enchanted realms. Solve puzzles and uncover clues in mysterious locations to capture werewolves, ghosts, and more. Enjoy vibrant 3D visuals and replayable quests for endless fun.

Highlights
  • Search items in 360-degree panoramic scenes
  • Look behind objects for clues
  • Build your monster collection
  • Replay quests for new rewards
  • Fascinating monster-themed settings
  • 3D visual effects and animation
Features
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...For centuries, our secret order has been guarding the frontier between the realms of good and evil. Follower! The hunt for monsters has begun. Find and capture each of them! The werewolf and the ghost, the mummy and the forest spirit are just the first in the line of targets. Figuring out the clues in a mysterious castle, an enchanted forest or a witch's lair will be a great challenge! Colorful 360 degree scenery, animation, and 3D visual effects will make your adventure vivid and fun. Those with a competitive streak can collect bonuses for speed and repeat the quest with new puzzles. Game features: - Look for items in 360-degree panoramic scenes - Look behind objects! Your clues may be hidden there. - Build your collection. Go through scenes again to try new quests and get new rewards! - Fascinating settings reflecting the nature and habits of monsters, unexpected discoveries and hidden clues are awaiting you! The game is TRULY FREE, the whole adventure is open to you without any additional purchases - it's entirely up to you to buy optional tools. To capture the monster you need a gold chain. This time the monsters will not escape from you! We'll be happy to stay in touch with you at www.facebook.com/CrispApp - make comments, ask questions, get news about coming games!

About

Grim Tales 17

Embark on a thrilling detective adventure to uncover the source of a deadly tragedy threatening a family. Solve intricate puzzles, find hidden objects, and explore mysterious locations to unravel secrets before it's too late.

Highlights
  • Hidden object scenes
  • Solve puzzles
  • Find lost items
  • Mystery detective gameplay
  • Explore unusual locations
  • Mini-games
  • Collector's Edition bonuses
Features
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Help Alice uncover the source of the tragedy that threatens the Gray family! Play the hidden object game, solve puzzles, find lost items and enjoy mystery detective! ________________________________________________________________________ Will you manage to uncover the mysteries of Grim Tales: Guest From The Future? Immerse yourself in a mystery detective, find hidden objects and solve riddles. Explore unusual locations and investigate the fever that killed all the Grays in the future before it’s too late! Your teenage daughter Alice needs your expertise to uncover the source of a tragedy that threatens to end the Gray family line forever! A mysterious illness has already claimed several victims, and any of the Grays could be next. Are you up to the task of discovering how it started, and more importantly, why? Things may not be as simple as they seem... IS THIS THE END OF THE GRAYS? Can you lift the curse that someone put on the family of the Grays? Do everything you can to rescue your daughter who came to you from the future and save the rest of your family! WHO IS THE SPIRIT THAT HAUNTS ANNA AND ALICE GRAY AND INTERRUPTS THE INVESTIGATION? Uncover the truth by solving engaging puzzles and mysterious mini-games. FIND OUT WHY ALL EVENTS STARTED HAPPENING IN ANNA GRAY’S NEPHEW Complete hidden object scenes and enjoy spectacular mystic locations. PLAY AS FAMOUS DETECTIVE’S DAUGHTER AND FIND OUT WHO KIDNAPPED YOUR MOTHER IN THE BONUS CHAPTER! Uncover the mystery of Anna Gray’s kidnapping - take your grandfather Richard as companion and enjoy the bonuses of Collector’s Edition! Grim Tales: Guest From The Future is a hidden objects game where you need to seek and find missing objects like Sherlock. Stop the fever that's killing the Gray family and solve the unsolved mysteries and puzzles. Enjoy replayable HOPs, mini-games and exclusive сontent in this mystery detective game! Zoom in on the scenes to find items, and use hints if you get stuck. Discover more from Elephant Games! Note that this is a free trial version of the hidden objects game. You can get the full version by means of an in-app purchase. Elephant Games is a casual game developer. Explore our full game library: http://elephant-games.com/games/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elephant_games/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elephantgames YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elephant_games Privacy Policy: https://elephant-games.com/privacy/ Terms and Conditions: https://elephant-games.com/terms/

Screenshots

Monsters4 screens
Grim Tales 174 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Grim Tales 17 at none against Monsters's shown. Grim Tales 17 also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 6 months vs every 14 months). Monsters's advantage is review sentiment (82% vs 64%) and ratings volume (3.9K vs 428). 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. Monsters sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Grim Tales 17 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Grim Tales 17 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monsters has 3.9K ratings behind it against 428, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of Monsters's written reviews are positive against 64% of Grim Tales 17's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Monsters ships an update every 14 months, Grim Tales 17 every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Monsters versus Grim Tales 17: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonstersGrim Tales 17
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (3.9K ratings)4.7 (428 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.3% of reviews — better63.6% of reviews
Number of ratings3.9K — better428
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.412.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB810 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperCrisp App StudioElephant Games AR LLC

Customer experience

Monsters

All ratings3,908 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral8.6%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive82.3%
Neutral4.8%
Negative12.9%

Grim Tales 17

All ratings428 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral3.5%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral9.1%
Negative27.3%

User reviews

Monsters

From 3.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌟 Great game
  • 👍 Smooth gameplay
  • 🎨 Awesome graphics
  • 🎵 Cool soundtrack
  • 🤩 Engaging story and concept

Room to improve

  • 🌙 Some areas too dark
  • 🔁 Repetitive gameplay

Grim Tales 17

From 428 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ❤️ Affordable and enjoyable gameplay
  • 👍 Good storyline and puzzles
  • 🌟 High-quality graphics and design
  • 🤩 Series continuity is appreciated
  • 💡 Engaging and addictive gameplay

Room to improve

  • 📉 Bonus chapter continuity issues
  • ⏳ Games can feel too short
  • 🤔 Some plot points lack explanation
  • 💰 Perceived high price for game length
  • 😵 Difficulty finding morphing objects

Bugs and requests

Monsters

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inability to click on hints
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and content
  • Ability to contact support
  • Pause button
  • Tutorial for new players

Grim Tales 17

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • 🐛 Screen sliding/unlocked on iPhone
  • 🐛 Game won't start, logo spins
  • 🐛 Game not available in US (despite prior play)
  • 🐛 Bonus game is buggy
  • 🐛 Game play screen doesn't load
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  • 🐛 Game crashes
  • 🐛 Screen falls off the side of iPhone
  • 🐛 Cannot see items on screen

Requested features

3 requests
  • Longer game duration for the price
  • More explanation in bonus chapters
  • Improved continuity in bonus chapters

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Monsters

One-time5
  • Ads Free$0.99
  • Instant Hint$0.99
  • Time Machine$0.99
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  • Preview Hints Pack$0.99
  • Master Pack: All-included$2.99
1 purchases

Grim Tales 17

One-time1
  • Full Content$6.99

Questions

Is Monsters free?
Monsters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Grim Tales 17 free?
Grim Tales 17 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Monsters or Grim Tales 17?
Grim Tales 17 is rated higher. Monsters averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Grim Tales 17 averages 4.7 from 428 ratings.
Do Monsters or Grim Tales 17 have ads?
Monsters shows ads; Grim Tales 17 does not.
Which is updated more often, Monsters or Grim Tales 17?
Monsters ships an update every 14 months, and Grim Tales 17 every 6 months. Most recently, Monsters was updated on September 23, 2026 and Grim Tales 17 on September 21, 2026.

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