Comparison

Hidden Objects Eternal City vs Grim Tales 24

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Hidden Objects Eternal City

Explore the historic streets of Rome in a captivating hidden object adventure. Uncover ancient mysteries, find hidden artifacts, and solve puzzles to save characters trapped in time. Experience unique 360-degree panoramas and a compelling storyline.

Highlights
  • 360-degree panoramas and 3D views
  • Captivating serial plot
  • Genuine vintage hidden objects
  • Artifact collection
  • Hint system
  • Explore iconic Roman locations
Features
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Rome is the heart of Italy, the Eternal City on seven hills, where time has stood still. You will plunge into its charming atmosphere together with the characters in this game... There are many myths and legends about a secret trove of artefacts in the library of the Vatican - the city-state in the very centre of Rome. One of these legends is the story of the Chronovisor - a mysterious device that "carries you back in time"… In this game you will go for a walk around Rome to search for the secret of the Chronovisor and save the heroes who have fallen into a trap. You will make unbelievable discoveries on your way: alien artefacts, mysterious Masonic symbols and secret Roman dodecahedrons. You can explore the labyrinthine alleys of the Trastevere district and admire the antiques in the Flea Market, visit the Catacombs and the Castle of the Holy Angel, the Roman Forum and Piazza Navona. And in the end the Vatican Museums will show you one of their secrets... Main game features: - Experience unusual 360-degree panoramas and 3D views! - Serial plot structure: a captivating story with unpredictable events. - Enchanting music will immerse you in the charming atmosphere of the game. - Most of the hidden objects are genuine vintage! - Vivid, memorable characters. - Build your collection of artifacts. Go through scenes again to try new quests and get new rewards! - Hint will support you and help to find any hidden object. - You can fully complete the game without spending a dime. The game is TRULY FREE: the whole adventure is open to you without any additional purchases, so it's entirely up to you to buy optional tools. We'll be happy to stay in touch with you at www.facebook.com/CrispApp. Feel free to leave comments, ask questions, and get news about upcoming games!

About

Grim Tales 24

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
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Help Anna Gray find her daughter and husband after disappearing on Thanksgiving Day! Play the hidden object game, solve puzzles, find lost items and enjoy mystery detective! ________________________________________________________________________ Will you manage to solve the mystery of Grim Tales 24: All Shades of Black? Immerse yourself in a mystery detective game and solve puzzles. Be a detective, search and find all the hidden objects and find out the solution to the Gray family's disappearance! Note that this is a free trial version of the hidden objects game. You can get the full walkthrough by means of an in-app purchase. Dorian, Anna and Alice go to the Crimson Hollow mansion to celebrate Thanksgiving Day. Suddenly, during the festive dinner, Dorian crumbles into dust, and Alice disappears in front of Anna's eyes. Moreover, Anna discovers that Dorian’s portrait has gone missing. Where did the portrait go? What happened to Alice and Dorian? How will helping Anna affect Anastasia Grim? Find out all this in an exciting hidden object adventure! FIND OUT WHAT HAPPENED TO DORIAN AND ALICE Travel back in time, solve puzzles and mini-games, find clues, explore hidden object scenes and find out why Dorian and Alice Gray disappeared and who is responsible for their disappearance. FIND OUT WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DISAPPEARANCE OF ALICE AND DORIAN Anna continues searching for clues connected with the disappearance of Dorian and Alice. She gets on the trail of the artist who painted Dorian's portrait, but someone insistently doesn't want Anna to be able to return her loved ones. Will Anna Gray be able to save her family and defeat a new evil? FIND OUT WHAT THE PAINTED WORLD IS HIDING IN THE BONUS CHAPTER! Play as Anna Gray and find out what happened to the artist who painted Dorian's portrait. Travel to the past and new worlds. Face a new threat looming over Anna's future and prove yourself. Grim Tales 24: All Shades of Black is a hidden object game where you need to seek and find missing objects like Sherlock. Be a detective and find out why Anna's family disappeared at the party in this mystery detective game! Enjoy replayable HOPs and mini-games, exclusive wallpapers, soundtrack, concept art, and more! Zoom in on the scenes to help search and find all hidden objects, and use hints if you get stuck. Discover more from Elephant Games! Elephant Games is a developer of hidden object games and mystery detective games. Check out our game library at: http://elephant-games.com/games/ Join us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elephant_games/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elephantgames Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elephant_games Privacy Policy: https://elephant-games.com/privacy/ Terms and Conditions: https://elephant-games.com/terms/

Screenshots

Hidden Objects Eternal City4 screens
Grim Tales 244 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Grim Tales 24 at none against Hidden Objects Eternal City's shown. Grim Tales 24 also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 13 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Hidden Objects Eternal City sells 6 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Hidden Objects Eternal City against 4.8 for Grim Tales 24. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 428 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Hidden Objects Eternal City's written reviews are positive against 69% of Grim Tales 24's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hidden Objects Eternal City ships an update every 13 months, Grim Tales 24 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Hidden Objects Eternal City versus Grim Tales 24: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHidden Objects Eternal CityGrim Tales 24
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.1K ratings)4.8 (428 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.7% of reviews — better69.2% of reviews
Number of ratings1.1K — better428
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.412.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size161 MB969 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperCrisp App StudioElephant Games AR LLC

Customer experience

Hidden Objects Eternal City

All ratings1,147 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral7.8%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive76.7%
Neutral11.6%
Negative11.6%

Grim Tales 24

All ratings423 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral2.4%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral7.7%
Negative23.1%

User reviews

Hidden Objects Eternal City

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great graphics
  • 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
  • 👍 Varied and unique locations
  • 👍 Challenging hidden object scenes

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Smaller objects can be hard to find
  • 🕰️ Slow level progression
  • 💰 Too many ads
  • 🤔 Confusing gameplay at times

Grim Tales 24

From 428 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Touchscreen sensitivity issues
  • 💸 Paywall at certain points
  • ⚫ Black screen when trying to purchase
  • 🔒 Won't restore previous purchases
  • 🚫 Hint button stopped working

Bugs and requests

Hidden Objects Eternal City

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Screen freezing issues
  • Inability to tap on correct objects

Requested features

3 requests
  • More interesting sites to explore
  • Ability to remove ads for a one-time fee
  • Clearer tutorial or instructions

Grim Tales 24

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Game won't open
  • Too many bugs and glitches
  • Black screen when trying to purchase
  • Won't restore previous purchase
  • Hint button stopped working
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  • Cannot get past a certain point without spending money
  • Game dies at Facebook screen and cannot exit

Requested features

2 requests
  • Bring back snarky Richard
  • More Grim Tales games

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Hidden Objects Eternal City

One-time6
  • Time Machine$0.99
  • Preview Hints Pack$0.99
  • Instant Hint$1.99
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  • No Ads$2.99
  • Master Pack Special$3.99
  • Master Pack: All-included$6.99
1 purchases

Grim Tales 24

One-time1
  • Unlock Full Version$6.99

Questions

Is Hidden Objects Eternal City free?
Hidden Objects Eternal City 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 Eternal City or Grim Tales 24?
Grim Tales 24 is rated higher. Hidden Objects Eternal City averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Grim Tales 24 averages 4.8 from 428 ratings.
Do Hidden Objects Eternal City or Grim Tales 24 have ads?
Hidden Objects Eternal City shows ads; Grim Tales 24 does not.
Which is updated more often, Hidden Objects Eternal City or Grim Tales 24?
Hidden Objects Eternal City ships an update every 13 months, and Grim Tales 24 every 3 months. Most recently, Hidden Objects Eternal City was updated on October 24, 2026 and Grim Tales 24 on October 23, 2026.

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