# Edgar Poe vs Grim Tales 17

The clearest difference is ads: Grim Tales 17 at none against Edgar Poe's shown. Grim Tales 17 also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Edgar Poe's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (3.8K vs 432). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Edgar Poe sells 8 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. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Edgar Poe has 3.8K ratings behind it against 432, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of Edgar Poe's written reviews are positive against 64% of Grim Tales 17's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Edgar Poe ships an update every 2 months, Grim Tales 17 every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Edgar Poe | Grim Tales 17 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edgar-poe-find-hidden-objects/id1449608769/reviews) | **[4.7 (432 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grim-tales-17-hidden-objects/id1479177379/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | 432 |
| Positive reviews | **64.7% of reviews** | 63.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 192 MB | 810 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Crisp App Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143551614) | [Elephant Games AR LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615019125) |

## What reviewers say

### Edgar Poe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edgar-poe-find-hidden-objects/id1449608769)

Embark on a thrilling detective adventure inspired by Edgar Allan Poe's "The Fall of the House of Usher." Explore atmospheric locations, uncover hidden objects, and solve a mysterious investigation to help Roderick Usher.

**Highlights:** Atmospheric locations with hidden items, 360-degree panoramic views, Redesigned and exciting plot, Collection of rewards, Re-playable locations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Preview Hints Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Instant Hint | $0.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Infinity Energy + No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bag with Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Master Pack Special | $4.99 | one-time |
| Сhest with Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Master Pack:  All-included | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Great Game
- 👍 Enjoyable Game
- 🕹️ Fun, Relaxing
- 🎨 Good Graphics
- 💰 No Ads or In-App Purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Repetitive Gameplay
- 🔍 Objects Hard to See
- 🤨 Confusing Mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Game Crashes or Freezes
- Invisible Objects

**Requested features**

- More Challenging Levels
- Ability to Track Progress Across Devices


### 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 Edgar Poe free?

Edgar Poe 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, Edgar Poe or Grim Tales 17?

Grim Tales 17 is rated higher. Edgar Poe averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Grim Tales 17 averages 4.7 from 432 ratings.

### Do Edgar Poe or Grim Tales 17 have ads?

Edgar Poe shows ads; Grim Tales 17 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Edgar Poe or Grim Tales 17?

Edgar Poe ships an update every 2 months, and Grim Tales 17 every 6 months. Most recently, Edgar Poe was updated on October 24, 2026 and Grim Tales 17 on October 23, 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.*