# Hidden Objects of Eldritchwood vs Grim Tales 24

The clearest difference is rating: Grim Tales 24 at 4.8 against Hidden Objects of Eldritchwood's 3.9. Grim Tales 24 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (69% vs 45%). Hidden Objects of Eldritchwood's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hidden Objects of Eldritchwood sells 10 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.

Grim Tales 24 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 294 and 428 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Hidden Objects of Eldritchwood's written reviews are positive against 69% of Grim Tales 24's.

Hidden Objects of Eldritchwood ships an update every 3 weeks, Grim Tales 24 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Objects of Eldritchwood | Grim Tales 24 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (294 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-of-eldritchwood/id1411912082/reviews) | **[4.8 (428 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grim-tales-24-hidden-objects/id6472812342/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 294 | **428** |
| Positive reviews | 44.7% of reviews | **69.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.8 GB | 969 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [1LIFE](https://appshunter.io/developer/642917436) | [Elephant Games AR LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615019125) |

## What reviewers say

### Hidden Objects of Eldritchwood

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-objects-of-eldritchwood/id1411912082)

Embark on a mysterious journey as the Chosen One in Eldritchwood. Solve puzzles, find hidden objects, and uncover secrets to save a trapped stranger. Explore new chapters and meet delightful characters on your quest.

**Highlights:** Hidden object scenes, Puzzle solving, Character interactions, Story-driven quests, New chapters and twists, Clue and hint discovery

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Detective Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Stack of coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Royal Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Bunch of coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Celestial Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Enigmatic Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Box of coins | $39.99 | one-time |
| Chest of coins | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Compelling story and gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and art style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
- ⏱️ Long wait times between updates
- 💰 Monetization issues

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and crashing
- Lost progress and data
- Connectivity and server issues

**Requested features**

- More frequent content updates
- Improved customer support
- Ability to restore progress after issues


### 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 Hidden Objects of Eldritchwood free?

Hidden Objects of Eldritchwood 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, Hidden Objects of Eldritchwood or Grim Tales 24?

Grim Tales 24 is rated higher. Hidden Objects of Eldritchwood averages 3.9 out of 5 from 294 ratings, while Grim Tales 24 averages 4.8 from 428 ratings.

### Do Hidden Objects of Eldritchwood or Grim Tales 24 have ads?

Hidden Objects of Eldritchwood shows ads; Grim Tales 24 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hidden Objects of Eldritchwood or Grim Tales 24?

Hidden Objects of Eldritchwood ships an update every 3 weeks, and Grim Tales 24 every 3 months. Most recently, Hidden Objects of Eldritchwood was updated on November 2, 2026 and Grim Tales 24 on November 4, 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.*