Comparison

Hidden Objects vs Runes

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

Head to head
About

Hidden Objects

Features
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PUPPET MYSTERY HIDDEN OBJECT GAME Free … Free … Free … Let’s Play Now! - Find 10 Objects in beautiful hidden object scenes. - Find the difference moving your finger through the whole picture. - Try not to make mistakes; with every wrong click, you will lose score. - Enjoy 50 LEVELS of stunning background scenes! - Full of Fun! - Find the difference from the PUPPET MYSTERY HIDDEN OBJECT GAME! Can you find them all before the time runs out? ---- Game Features --- - 50 Beautiful Background Scenes. - Exciting Locations. - Use hints to guide your search for difference. - Challenge other player through Game Center. - Share your score on Twitter,Facebook,Email. This app is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch! Try it now for FREE! If you like our app, please take a time & rate it! Note: -> All packs levels are playable by clear every level,but if you want to play all packs without clear level you can unlocked through In-App Purchase. -> You can also buy hints from shop by real money!

About

Runes

Uncover the secrets of a mysterious town by searching intricately illustrated scenes for hidden objects and solving puzzles. Follow a detective through a captivating storyline with unique challenges and unlock magical artifacts as you progress. Play at your own pace with optional hints.

Highlights
  • Search hand-painted scenes for hidden objects
  • Spot subtle differences
  • Solve puzzles and brain teasers
  • Follow a twisting storyline
  • Collect magical artifacts
  • Play at your own pace with hints
Features
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Something strange is happening in Enchanted Crossroads. Doors that weren't there yesterday. Whispers in empty rooms. A rune etched into a mirror that no one remembers hanging. When Detective Greystone calls for your help, it becomes clear — this charming little town is hiding more than it shows. Search hand-painted scenes for hidden objects, spot subtle differences, and solve puzzles that guard the town's oldest secrets. Each clue you find pulls you deeper into a mystery woven through 15+ beautifully illustrated chapters. But the closer you look, the more questions arise. Who — or what — is watching from the crossroads? WHAT AWAITS YOU A Mystery Worth Solving Follow Detective Greystone through a twisting storyline filled with enchanted characters, buried secrets, and revelations you won't see coming. A World Rich in Detail Wander through 15+ stunning hand-crafted scenes — from moonlit gardens to forgotten libraries — each hiding objects, differences, and surprises. Puzzles That Reward Curiosity Hidden object searches, spot-the-difference challenges, and clever brain teasers — 4+ unique puzzle types keep every chapter fresh. Your Collection Grows Complete quests to unlock rare magical artifacts and build a personal trove of enchanted items. Play at Your Own Pace No timers. No pressure. Helpful hints are always within reach whenever you need a gentle nudge. Optional in-app purchases are available, but you can complete the full story without spending anything. The crossroads are calling. Will you answer?

Screenshots

Hidden Objects3 screens
Runes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Runes at every 6 weeks against Hidden Objects's every 53 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Hidden Objects sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Runes sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hidden Objects ships an update every 53 months, Runes every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Hidden Objects versus Runes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHidden ObjectsRunes
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (576 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—83.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—576 — better
Update frequencyEvery 53 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.1 — better13.4
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB186 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developeratul patelCrisp App Studio

Bugs and requests

Hidden Objects

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Runes

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Energy recharge issues
  • Purchase rejections

Requested features

2 requests
  • Restart option
  • Clearer level progression

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Hidden Objects

One-time10
  • buy pack-5$0.99
  • buy magnifier$0.99
  • remove Ads$0.99
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  • buy 10 hints$0.99
  • buy 30 hints$1.99
  • buy 60 hints$2.99
  • Full Version (all packs + magnifier + 200 hints)$3.99
  • buy 125 hints$3.99
  • buy 250 hints$4.99
  • buy 500 hints$5.99
7 purchases

Runes

One-time7
  • Instant Hint$0.99
  • Handful of Gems$0.99
  • Bag with Gems$1.99
Show 4 more
  • Infinity Energy + No Ads$2.99
  • Сhest with Gems$2.99
  • Master Pack Special$3.99
  • Master Pack: All-included$7.99

Questions

Is Hidden Objects free?
Hidden Objects is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Runes free?
Runes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hidden Objects or Runes have ads?
Both Hidden Objects and Runes show ads.
Which is updated more often, Hidden Objects or Runes?
Hidden Objects ships an update every 53 months, and Runes every 6 weeks. Most recently, Hidden Objects was updated on October 29, 2026 and Runes on October 26, 2026.

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