# June's Journey vs Spirits Chronicles

The clearest difference is update cadence: June's Journey at every 2 weeks against Spirits Chronicles's every 4 months. June's Journey also leads on ratings volume (328K vs 508) and review sentiment (42% vs 26%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. June's Journey sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Spirits Chronicles sells 6 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 — 4.6 for June's Journey against 4.6 for Spirits Chronicles. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: June's Journey has 328K ratings behind it against 508, 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 26% of Spirits Chronicles's.

June's Journey ships an update every 2 weeks, Spirits Chronicles every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | June's Journey | Spirits Chronicles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (328K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/junes-journey-hidden-objects/id1200391796/reviews)** | [4.6 (508 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spirits-chronicles-hope/id1625836973/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **328K** | 508 |
| Positive reviews | **41.8% of reviews** | 25.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#18** | — |
| Size | 632 MB | 1.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [wooga](https://appshunter.io/developer/461402737) | [DO GAMES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542346466) |

## What reviewers say

### June's Journey

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

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Grossing · Adventure, #62 Top Free · Adventure, #72 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #197 Top Grossing · Games (US App Store)

Embark on a glamorous 1920s murder mystery adventure. 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 mentally stimulating 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


### Spirits Chronicles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spirits-chronicles-hope/id1625836973)

Embark on a detective story filled with puzzles and hidden objects to uncover the truth behind a mysterious animal disease. Solve brain-teasers, tame aggressive creatures, and gather clues to reveal the villain's motives. Explore unique chapters and collect items to unlock more of the narrative.

**Highlights:** Hidden object puzzles, Brain-teasers and mini-games, Detective story narrative, Bonus chapter with additional puzzles, Collectible items, Unlockable achievements, Built-in strategy guide

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Update to deluxe | $1.99 | one-time |
| Subscribers' Full Game Unlock | $8.99 | one-time |
| Full Game Unlock 30% Discount | $8.99 | one-time |
| Full Game Unlock | $11.99 | one-time |
| Unlock | $12.99 | one-time |
| Buy deluxe | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Engaging and entertaining gameplay
- 🎨 High-quality graphics and artwork
- 🧩 Challenging puzzles and mini-games
- 📖 Interesting storyline and plot
- 🗺️ Generous game offering with bonus content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📢 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
- 🐛 Frequent glitches and technical errors
- 👆 Poor touch response and hit-or-miss interaction
- 🔊 Annoying background audio (buzzing/bee sounds)
- 🎵 Audio mixing issues (music too loud during dialogue)

**Reported bugs**

- Medicine chest flower pickup glitch
- War map in commander's tent unresponsive
- Chapter 2 guard figures puzzle unsolvable
- Locked portal blocking progression after chapter 2
- Bonus game fountain of youth non-functional

**Requested features**

- Guide/walkthrough access during mini-games
- Reduce frequency of advertisements
- Improve touch sensitivity and responsiveness
- Better audio balancing and control options
- Clearer game instructions and puzzle explanations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is June's Journey free?

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

### Is Spirits Chronicles free?

Spirits Chronicles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, June's Journey or Spirits Chronicles?

June's Journey is rated higher. June's Journey averages 4.6 out of 5 from 328K ratings, while Spirits Chronicles averages 4.6 from 508 ratings.

### Do June's Journey or Spirits Chronicles have ads?

Both June's Journey and Spirits Chronicles show ads.

### Which is updated more often, June's Journey or Spirits Chronicles?

June's Journey ships an update every 2 weeks, and Spirits Chronicles every 4 months. Most recently, June's Journey was updated on November 9, 2026 and Spirits Chronicles 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.*