Comparison

Crime City vs Grim Tales 24

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

Head to head
About

Crime City

Engage in a criminal adventure as a detective solving high-profile cases. Investigate crime scenes, analyze evidence, and interview witnesses. The game blends hidden object puzzles with mini-games and city law enforcement activities.

Highlights
  • Hidden object crime scene investigation
  • Forensic evidence analysis
  • Interviewing witnesses
  • Jigsaw, match 3, and word mini-games
  • City law enforcement activities
  • Unlocking new criminal cases
Features
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Best detective game of 2022 returns for a new season! Lizzy Dark not gonna make it without her buddy cop. So grab your gun and solve another high-profile case! 5 Things You Must Know About This Hit Whodunit 1. What’s going on here? In case you missed it, Crime City Detective is a police procedural crime drama turned into a hidden object game. Every criminal case is a separate chapter and present all sorts of crimes, from art center burglary to bombing and white collar crimes. However, as the story unfolds, you start suspecting a puppeteer behind it all. It's getting so that you will have to challenge one of the brightest criminal minds of the world… or even a secret society that leaves mafia far behind. 2. So, it’s just all about finding objects, right? NO. Actually, this HOG offers lots of activities and ways to progress. Scouring hidden object scenes is basically crime scene investigation. First you collect hidden clues, then you let forensic scientists analyse evidence and interview a less silent witness if you are lucky enough to find one. Complemented by a variety of jigsaw puzzles, match 3 and word games, it gives you a wide opportunity to earn cash and bonus points. Apart from that, while you rest and regain energy, you may also get involved in law enforcement around the city. Help traffic wardens issue parking tickets, send SWAT to detain thugs or prevent street shooting. In a sin city, a police officer always has a job to do. 3. Who’s that babe on the screenshot? If you mean the blonde, it’s inspector Elizabeth Dark, and you’d better watch your manners. She is a tough thing, and your boss by the way. A couple of years ago she lost her second, and finally agreed to become a training officer for a promising rookie (you!). That missing homicide detective was apparently her secret flame, but (shh!) that’s just between us. She is a keen investigator and will often draw you in a dangerous adventure. She also likes to play spies in disguise and brags a wardrobe of outfits which some dressing games may only dream about. 4. Is this the full version of the game? Yes, all quests are unlocked and you download full game version. You can play online or offline. Though the game offers boosters for real money, it also gives you plenty of chances to earn them without paying anything. Play with friends and exchange gifts, win tournaments, collect daily bonus, or watch rewarded video to name a few. By the way, you are also welcome to maintain law and order in your city (see point 2 above). 5. What’s coming next in 2020? What’s good about crime games is that new case files are coming out regularly. Be it a murder mystery or a forgery, it will encourage you to revisit previous locations and new hidden object scenes. The hunt for criminal mastermind continues, and perhaps you will be the one to disclose the conspiracy! ► Discover more great games from Absolutist, including: ◊ WTF Detective ◊ Hidden Numbers: Twisted Worlds ◊ Hidden Objects: Twilight Town ◊ Time Gap: Hidden Objects ◊ Boxie: Hidden Object Puzzle ◊ Bubble Shooter: Classic Arcade Game ◊ Kingdom of Aurelia: Mystery of Poisoned Dagger ◊ Witch's Pranks: Frog's Fortune Adventure ◊ Taken Souls: Blood Ritual ◊ The Renaissance of Evil ◊ Mysteries and Nightmares - Morgiana Become our fan on Facebook: http://facebook.com/Crime-City-Detective-265670850528590 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/absolutistgame Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/absolutistgames/ Visit our site: http://absolutist.com

About

Grim Tales 24

Embark on a mystery detective adventure to find a missing daughter and husband. Solve puzzles, search for hidden objects, and uncover the truth behind a family's disappearance. Explore new worlds and face a looming threat in this engaging hidden object game.

Highlights
  • Hidden object scenes
  • Puzzle solving
  • Mini-games
  • Detective gameplay
  • Story-driven mystery
  • Bonus chapter
Features
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Help Anna Gray find her daughter and husband after disappearing on Thanksgiving Day! Play the hidden object game, solve puzzles, find lost items and enjoy mystery detective! ________________________________________________________________________ Will you manage to solve the mystery of Grim Tales 24: All Shades of Black? Immerse yourself in a mystery detective game and solve puzzles. Be a detective, search and find all the hidden objects and find out the solution to the Gray family's disappearance! Note that this is a free trial version of the hidden objects game. You can get the full walkthrough by means of an in-app purchase. Dorian, Anna and Alice go to the Crimson Hollow mansion to celebrate Thanksgiving Day. Suddenly, during the festive dinner, Dorian crumbles into dust, and Alice disappears in front of Anna's eyes. Moreover, Anna discovers that Dorian’s portrait has gone missing. Where did the portrait go? What happened to Alice and Dorian? How will helping Anna affect Anastasia Grim? Find out all this in an exciting hidden object adventure! FIND OUT WHAT HAPPENED TO DORIAN AND ALICE Travel back in time, solve puzzles and mini-games, find clues, explore hidden object scenes and find out why Dorian and Alice Gray disappeared and who is responsible for their disappearance. FIND OUT WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DISAPPEARANCE OF ALICE AND DORIAN Anna continues searching for clues connected with the disappearance of Dorian and Alice. She gets on the trail of the artist who painted Dorian's portrait, but someone insistently doesn't want Anna to be able to return her loved ones. Will Anna Gray be able to save her family and defeat a new evil? FIND OUT WHAT THE PAINTED WORLD IS HIDING IN THE BONUS CHAPTER! Play as Anna Gray and find out what happened to the artist who painted Dorian's portrait. Travel to the past and new worlds. Face a new threat looming over Anna's future and prove yourself. Grim Tales 24: All Shades of Black is a hidden object game where you need to seek and find missing objects like Sherlock. Be a detective and find out why Anna's family disappeared at the party in this mystery detective game! Enjoy replayable HOPs and mini-games, exclusive wallpapers, soundtrack, concept art, and more! Zoom in on the scenes to help search and find all hidden objects, and use hints if you get stuck. Discover more from Elephant Games! Elephant Games is a developer of hidden object games and mystery detective games. Check out our game library at: http://elephant-games.com/games/ Join us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elephant_games/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elephantgames Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elephant_games Privacy Policy: https://elephant-games.com/privacy/ Terms and Conditions: https://elephant-games.com/terms/

Screenshots

Crime City4 screens
Grim Tales 244 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Grim Tales 24 at none against Crime City's shown. Grim Tales 24 also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4). Crime City's advantage is review sentiment (82% vs 69%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Crime City sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Grim Tales 24 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 24 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 680 and 428 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of Crime City's written reviews are positive against 69% of Grim Tales 24's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Crime City ships an update every 2 months, Grim Tales 24 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Crime City versus Grim Tales 24: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrime CityGrim Tales 24
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (680 ratings)4.8 (428 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews — better69.2% of reviews
Number of ratings680 — better428
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size268 MB969 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperAbsolutist LtdElephant Games AR LLC

Customer experience

Crime City

All ratings679 ratings
Positive85.1%
Neutral11.6%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews148 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral10.8%
Negative7.4%

Grim Tales 24

All ratings423 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral2.4%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral7.7%
Negative23.1%

User reviews

Crime City

From 680 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and enjoyable game
  • 🚀 Keeps you engaged for hours
  • 💡 Interesting detective/crime-solving elements
  • 👍 Great variety of levels and crimes to solve

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and technical issues reported
  • 🔧 Difficulty accessing settings and customization
  • 💰 In-app purchases required to progress

Grim Tales 24

From 428 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Enjoyable and lengthy gameplay
  • 🖼️ Gorgeous graphics and visuals
  • 💡 Magical inventory tools and creative tasks
  • 🧩 Terrific variety of HO scenes and puzzles
  • 🤩 Addictive thrill ride of unusual tasks

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Touchscreen sensitivity issues
  • 💸 Paywall at certain points
  • ⚫ Black screen when trying to purchase
  • 🔒 Won't restore previous purchases
  • 🚫 Hint button stopped working

Bugs and requests

Crime City

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes and freezes reported
  • Issues with accessing settings

Requested features

3 requests
  • More levels and content updates
  • Improved performance and stability
  • Better customization options for characters

Grim Tales 24

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Game won't open
  • Too many bugs and glitches
  • Black screen when trying to purchase
  • Won't restore previous purchase
  • Hint button stopped working
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  • Cannot get past a certain point without spending money
  • Game dies at Facebook screen and cannot exit

Requested features

2 requests
  • Bring back snarky Richard
  • More Grim Tales games

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Crime City

One-time13
  • Acceleration of Analysis$0.99
  • Overall Funds$2.99
  • Set of Recruit$2.99
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  • 2nd fire truck$2.99
  • Coins 10000$3.99
  • 30 Cash$3.99
  • Overall Funds 1$5.99
  • Cash 75 and 4 Bonuses$9.99
  • Cash 112 and 8 Bonuses$14.99
  • 50000 Coins and Bonus 4000$19.99
  • Cash 150 and 12 Bonuses$19.99
  • Gold Card New$24.99
  • Cash 375 and 38 Bonuses$49.99
1 purchases

Grim Tales 24

One-time1
  • Unlock Full Version$6.99

Questions

Is Crime City free?
Crime City is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Grim Tales 24 free?
Grim Tales 24 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Crime City or Grim Tales 24?
Grim Tales 24 is rated higher. Crime City averages 4.4 out of 5 from 680 ratings, while Grim Tales 24 averages 4.8 from 428 ratings.
Do Crime City or Grim Tales 24 have ads?
Crime City shows ads; Grim Tales 24 does not.
Which is updated more often, Crime City or Grim Tales 24?
Crime City ships an update every 2 months, and Grim Tales 24 every 3 months. Most recently, Crime City was updated on November 1, 2026 and Grim Tales 24 on October 23, 2026.

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