# June's Journey vs Grim Tales 17

The clearest difference is ads: Grim Tales 17 at none against June's Journey's shown. Grim Tales 17 also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 42%). June's Journey's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (328K vs 435). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. June's Journey sells 10 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for June's Journey against 4.7 for Grim Tales 17. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: June's Journey has 328K ratings behind it against 435, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of June's Journey's written reviews are positive against 64% of Grim Tales 17's.

June's Journey ships an update every 2 weeks, Grim Tales 17 every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | June's Journey | Grim Tales 17 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (328K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/junes-journey-hidden-objects/id1200391796/reviews) | **[4.7 (435 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grim-tales-17-hidden-objects/id1479177379/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **328K** | 435 |
| Positive reviews | 41.8% of reviews | **63.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#16** | — |
| Size | 634 MB | 810 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [wooga](https://appshunter.io/developer/461402737) | [Elephant Games AR LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615019125) |

## What reviewers say

### June's Journey

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

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Grossing · Adventure, #65 Top Free · Adventure, #71 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #198 Top Grossing · Games (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


### Grim Tales 17

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grim-tales-17-hidden-objects/id1479177379)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Content | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 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

**Requested features**

- Longer game duration for the price
- More explanation in bonus chapters
- Improved continuity in bonus chapters


## Frequently asked questions

### Is June's Journey free?

June's Journey 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, June's Journey or Grim Tales 17?

Grim Tales 17 is rated higher. June's Journey averages 4.6 out of 5 from 328K ratings, while Grim Tales 17 averages 4.7 from 435 ratings.

### Do June's Journey or Grim Tales 17 have ads?

June's Journey shows ads; Grim Tales 17 does not.

### Which is updated more often, June's Journey or Grim Tales 17?

June's Journey ships an update every 2 weeks, and Grim Tales 17 every 6 months. Most recently, June's Journey was updated on November 8, 2026 and Grim Tales 17 on November 6, 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.*