# Hidden Objects Coastal Hill vs Grim Tales 17

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hidden Objects Coastal Hill at every 2 weeks against Grim Tales 17's every 6 months. Hidden Objects Coastal Hill also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 64%) and ratings volume (5.3K vs 433). Grim Tales 17's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hidden Objects Coastal Hill sells 13 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 — 4.7 for Hidden Objects Coastal Hill against 4.7 for Grim Tales 17. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Objects Coastal Hill has 5.3K ratings behind it against 433, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Hidden Objects Coastal Hill's written reviews are positive against 64% of Grim Tales 17's.

Hidden Objects Coastal Hill ships an update every 2 weeks, Grim Tales 17 every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Objects Coastal Hill | Grim Tales 17 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-coastal-hill/id1396053153/reviews) | **[4.7 (433 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grim-tales-17-hidden-objects/id1479177379/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.3K** | 433 |
| Positive reviews | **87.0% of reviews** | 63.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 415 MB | 810 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [AdoreStudio Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/430272251) | [Elephant Games AR LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615019125) |

## What reviewers say

### Hidden Objects Coastal Hill

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-coastal-hill/id1396053153)

Embark on a puzzle adventure in a mysterious city shrouded in darkness. Search for hidden objects, solve puzzles, and battle creatures to uncover secrets and restore a haunted mansion. Features include avatar customization, collectible items, and social guild features.

**Highlights:** 5000+ quest puzzles, Card fights with monsters, Avatar customization, Design and restore mansion, 60+ locations to search, 18 game modes, Collect 1600+ items

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Puzzles solving pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| One-Time Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Crystals | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Train Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Adventure welcoming pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| 30 Crystals | $4.99 | one-time |
| VIP Daily Tasks Reward | $4.99 | one-time |
| Road Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Train Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ascent Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| 65 Crystals | $9.99 | one-time |
| VIP Pass - boost your progress | $9.99 | one-time |
| 145 Crystals | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Interesting hidden object game
- 👍 Fun and exciting
- 👍 Variety of gameplay
- 👍 Challenging without being frustrating
- 👍 Keeps the mind sharp

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and technical issues
- 💰 Expensive to play well
- 💰 Increasing costs with updates
- ⏱️ Timed tasks can be too difficult
- 🤔 Confusing mechanics and progression

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and login issues
- Lost progress and rewards
- Inconsistent performance after updates
- Disappearing items and currencies

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Better communication from developers
- Improved technical support
- More lenient timed tasks
- Ability to gift items to new players


### 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 Hidden Objects Coastal Hill free?

Hidden Objects Coastal Hill 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, Hidden Objects Coastal Hill or Grim Tales 17?

Grim Tales 17 is rated higher. Hidden Objects Coastal Hill averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.3K ratings, while Grim Tales 17 averages 4.7 from 433 ratings.

### Do Hidden Objects Coastal Hill or Grim Tales 17 have ads?

Neither Hidden Objects Coastal Hill nor Grim Tales 17 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hidden Objects Coastal Hill or Grim Tales 17?

Hidden Objects Coastal Hill ships an update every 2 weeks, and Grim Tales 17 every 6 months. Most recently, Hidden Objects Coastal Hill was updated on October 29, 2026 and Grim Tales 17 on October 28, 2026.

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