# Homicide Squad vs June's Journey

Homicide Squad and June's Journey both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Homicide Squad's written reviews are positive against 42% of June's Journey's. June's Journey's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and chart position (#19 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Homicide Squad sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and June's Journey sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Homicide Squad against 4.6 for June's Journey. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: June's Journey has 328K ratings behind it against 58K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Homicide Squad's written reviews are positive against 42% of June's Journey's.

Homicide Squad ships an update monthly, June's Journey every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Homicide Squad | June's Journey |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (58K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homicide-squad-hidden-objects/id1179007417/reviews) | **[4.6 (328K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/junes-journey-hidden-objects/id1200391796/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 58K | **328K** |
| Positive reviews | **81.2% of reviews** | 41.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#19** |
| Size | 284 MB | 634 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [G5 Entertainment AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/305426797) | [wooga](https://appshunter.io/developer/461402737) |

## What reviewers say

### Homicide Squad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homicide-squad-hidden-objects/id1179007417)

Step into the shoes of a detective in this thrilling hidden object and match-3 game. Investigate crime scenes, interrogate suspects, and solve perplexing murder mysteries to restore order to the city. Engage in immersive gameplay with captivating storylines and intriguing characters.

**Highlights:** Hidden object gameplay, Match-3 puzzle mode, Interrogate suspects, Analyze clues, Solve murder mysteries, Interactive storylines

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Superior Deal | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cluster of Crystals | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tray of Crystals | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Deal | $4.99 | one-time |
| Platter of Crystals | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hyper Deal | $9.99 | one-time |
| Trunk of Crystals | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Deal | $19.99 | one-time |
| Case of Crystals | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun game
- 🕵️‍♀️ Interesting story and characters
- 🔍 Challenging hidden object scenes
- 📚 Immersive gameplay
- 🕰️ Long playtime without running out of energy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕸️ Difficult to find some objects
- 🕰️ Energy takes too long to recharge
- 💰 In-app purchases feel required to progress
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🌃 Night vision mode is too dark

**Reported bugs**

- Assemblers not appearing in scenes
- Inventory items not syncing across devices
- Rewards not properly credited after completing levels

**Requested features**

- More frequent updates with new cases
- Ability to replay old cases
- Better tutorial for game mechanics
- Option to disable special event mini-games


### June's Journey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/junes-journey-hidden-objects/id1200391796)

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Grossing · Adventure, #60 Top Free · Adventure, #76 Top Grossing · Puzzle (US App Store)

Embark on a glamorous murder mystery adventure in the 1920s. Search for hidden objects, uncover clues, solve puzzles, and decorate your estate. Join detective clubs and enjoy weekly new chapters.

**Highlights:** Search and find hidden objects, Solve puzzles and master mysteries, Design and decorate your estate, Join Detective Clubs, New chapters released weekly, Relaxing yet challenging gameplay

**Features:** iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| June's Petite Present Box | $1.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| June's Small Present Box | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pouch Of Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| June's Medium Present Box | $4.99 | one-time |
| June's Generous Present Box | $5.99 | one-time |
| Purse Of Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| June's Large Present Box | $9.99 | one-time |
| Case Of Diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |
| June's Huge Present Box | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and visuals
- 🕵️‍♀️ Engaging story and characters
- 🧠 Mentally stimulating hidden object gameplay
- 🏝️ Enjoyable island decoration and customization
- 🎁 Generous with rewards and free content

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Slow progression and long wait times
- 💰 Overly aggressive monetization tactics
- 🤖 Buggy and crash-prone app
- 🔍 Inconsistent and frustrating scoring system
- 🤯 Overwhelming with too many side activities

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Incorrect item detection in hidden object scenes
- Inconsistent progress tracking and rewards
- Issues with Facebook connectivity and syncing

**Requested features**

- Expand island space and building options
- Improve energy/compass earn rates
- Add more variety to hidden object scenes
- Streamline navigation and UI
- Provide better customer support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Homicide Squad free?

Homicide Squad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is June's Journey free?

June's Journey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Homicide Squad or June's Journey?

June's Journey is rated higher. Homicide Squad averages 4.5 out of 5 from 58K ratings, while June's Journey averages 4.6 from 328K ratings.

### Do Homicide Squad or June's Journey have ads?

Both Homicide Squad and June's Journey show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Homicide Squad or June's Journey?

Homicide Squad ships an update monthly, and June's Journey every 2 weeks. Most recently, Homicide Squad was updated on November 9, 2026 and June's Journey on November 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*