# Vampire Story vs Grim Tales 17

The clearest difference is ads: Grim Tales 17 at none against Vampire Story's shown. Vampire Story's advantage is review sentiment (84% vs 64%) and ratings volume (3.3K vs 429). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Vampire Story sells 6 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 Vampire Story against 4.7 for Grim Tales 17. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vampire Story has 3.3K ratings behind it against 429, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Vampire Story's written reviews are positive against 64% of Grim Tales 17's.

Vampire Story ships an update every 7 months, Grim Tales 17 every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vampire Story | Grim Tales 17 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vampire-story-hidden-objects/id1372697229/reviews) | **[4.7 (429 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grim-tales-17-hidden-objects/id1479177379/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 429 |
| Positive reviews | **83.8% of reviews** | 63.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 6 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 184 MB | 810 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Crisp App Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143551614) | [Elephant Games AR LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615019125) |

## What reviewers say

### Vampire Story

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vampire-story-hidden-objects/id1372697229)

Embark on a thrilling quest to escape an ancient vampire's clutches by solving intricate puzzles and uncovering hidden objects. Explore vibrant 360-degree scenes, collect bonuses for speed, and assemble a powerful amulet to defeat the evil.

**Highlights:** 360-degree panoramic scenes, Hidden object search, Collect bonuses for speed, Assemble a powerful amulet, 3D visual effects, Replay quests for new rewards

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hidden Object Instant Hint | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hidden Objects : Preview Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Seek and Find Time Machine | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads for iPad and iPhone | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold Master Special | $1.99 | one-time |
| Master Pack: All-included | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple, no time waste
- 👍 Straight forward gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics
- 👍 Challenging but not frustrating
- 👍 Relaxing and interesting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🐛 Unclear objectives and instructions
- 🐛 Repetitive puzzles
- 🔋 Dark and fuzzy visuals
- 💸 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzles not registering correctly
- Game freezing or crashing
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add more levels and castles
- Ability to start over from the beginning
- Clearer progression and level completion indicators
- Expand the storyline and vampire theme


### 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 Vampire Story free?

Vampire Story 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, Vampire Story or Grim Tales 17?

Grim Tales 17 is rated higher. Vampire Story averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Grim Tales 17 averages 4.7 from 429 ratings.

### Do Vampire Story or Grim Tales 17 have ads?

Vampire Story shows ads; Grim Tales 17 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Vampire Story or Grim Tales 17?

Vampire Story ships an update every 7 months, and Grim Tales 17 every 6 months. Most recently, Vampire Story was updated on October 19, 2026 and Grim Tales 17 on October 13, 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.*