# Dead Reckoning vs Grim Tales 17

The clearest difference is rating: Grim Tales 17 at 4.7 against Dead Reckoning's 4.5. Grim Tales 17 also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 52%). Dead Reckoning's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dead Reckoning sells 2 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.

Grim Tales 17 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 746 and 429 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Dead Reckoning's written reviews are positive against 64% of Grim Tales 17's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dead Reckoning | Grim Tales 17 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (746 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-reckoning-knowledge/id1339357215/reviews) | **[4.7 (429 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grim-tales-17-hidden-objects/id1479177379/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **746** | 429 |
| Positive reviews | 51.9% of reviews | **63.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 633 MB | 810 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Big Fish Premium, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1269668575) | [Elephant Games AR LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615019125) |

## What reviewers say

### Dead Reckoning

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-reckoning-knowledge/id1339357215)

Unravel a murder mystery at a prestigious university by solving hidden object puzzles and engaging in challenging quests. Explore beautiful locations, gather clues, and rescue a kidnapped student to catch the killer before they strike again.

**Highlights:** Hidden object puzzles, Explore beautiful locations, Unravel challenging puzzles, Gather clues, Bonus chapter with student rescue, Solve murder mystery

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game Unlock | $6.99 | one-time |
| Full Game on Sale Now | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent game with great puzzles, graphics, and story
- 🗺️ Helpful map feature
- 🎨 Innovative and enjoyable gameplay
- 📚 Engaging academic/scientific theme

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Technical issues like sound cutting out and screen freezing
- 🕹️ Confusing or difficult puzzle instructions
- 🕰️ Short game length compared to other titles in the series

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to pick up first collectible item
- Difficulty interacting with objects and levers

**Requested features**

- More advanced puzzles and challenges
- Improved map functionality and navigation


### 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 Dead Reckoning free?

Dead Reckoning 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, Dead Reckoning or Grim Tales 17?

Grim Tales 17 is rated higher. Dead Reckoning averages 4.5 out of 5 from 746 ratings, while Grim Tales 17 averages 4.7 from 429 ratings.

### Do Dead Reckoning or Grim Tales 17 have ads?

Neither Dead Reckoning nor Grim Tales 17 shows ads.

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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.*