# June's Journey vs Grim Tales 24

The clearest difference is ads: Grim Tales 24 at none against June's Journey's shown. Grim Tales 24 also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 42%). June's Journey's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (328K vs 428). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. June's Journey sells 14 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for June's Journey against 4.8 for Grim Tales 24. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: June's Journey has 328K ratings behind it against 428, 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 69% of Grim Tales 24's.

June's Journey ships an update every 2 weeks, Grim Tales 24 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | June's Journey | Grim Tales 24 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (328K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/junes-journey-hidden-objects/id1200391796/reviews) | **[4.8 (428 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grim-tales-24-hidden-objects/id6472812342/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **328K** | 428 |
| Positive reviews | 41.9% of reviews | **69.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#10** | — |
| Size | 635 MB | 969 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:** #10 Top Grossing · Adventure, #50 Top Free · Adventure, #57 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #144 Top Grossing · Games (US App Store)

Embark on a glamorous murder mystery adventure set in the 1920s. Search for hidden objects, solve intricate puzzles, and uncover secrets to unravel family scandals and thrilling mysteries. Decorate your estate with earned rewards as you progress through weekly evolving chapters.

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

**Features:** iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (14)**

| 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 |
| Premium Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Memoirs Sale | $19.99 | one-time |
| Case Of Diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |
| June's Huge Present Box | $19.99 | one-time |
| June's Giant Present Box | $29.99 | one-time |
| Chest Of Diamonds | $49.99 | 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 24

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grim-tales-24-hidden-objects/id6472812342)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Full Version | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Game won't open
- Too many bugs and glitches
- Black screen when trying to purchase
- Won't restore previous purchase
- Hint button stopped working

**Requested features**

- Bring back snarky Richard
- More Grim Tales games


## Frequently asked questions

### Is June's Journey free?

June's Journey 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, June's Journey or Grim Tales 24?

Grim Tales 24 is rated higher. June's Journey averages 4.6 out of 5 from 328K ratings, while Grim Tales 24 averages 4.8 from 428 ratings.

### Do June's Journey or Grim Tales 24 have ads?

June's Journey shows ads; Grim Tales 24 does not.

### Which is updated more often, June's Journey or Grim Tales 24?

June's Journey ships an update every 2 weeks, and Grim Tales 24 every 3 months. Most recently, June's Journey was updated on October 27, 2026 and Grim Tales 24 on October 23, 2026.

---

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