# Mystery Spot vs Grim Tales 24

The clearest difference is ads: Grim Tales 24 at none against Mystery Spot's shown. Grim Tales 24 also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). Mystery Spot's advantage is ratings volume (2.3K vs 428). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mystery Spot sells 5 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 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mystery Spot has 2.3K ratings behind it against 428, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Mystery Spot's written reviews are positive against 69% of Grim Tales 24's.

Mystery Spot ships an update every 7 months, Grim Tales 24 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mystery Spot | Grim Tales 24 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-spot-hidden-objects/id1454222970/reviews) | **[4.8 (428 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grim-tales-24-hidden-objects/id6472812342/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 428 |
| Positive reviews | 64.7% of reviews | **69.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 177 MB | 969 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

### Mystery Spot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-spot-hidden-objects/id1454222970)

Uncover the secrets of an abandoned Wax Museum after a storm forces you to seek shelter. Investigate unusual locations, find hidden objects, and piece together a gripping story to defeat an ancient evil. Enjoy colorful visuals and replayable quests with bonus rewards.

**Highlights:** Mystical story with secrets and puzzles, Explore unusual 360-degree locations, Find hidden objects and documents, Collect bonuses for speed, Replay quests for new rewards, Colorful scenery and 3D effects

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Instant Hint | $0.99 | one-time |
| Preview Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Infinity Energy + No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| GoldMaster Special | $2.99 | one-time |
| Master Pack: All-included | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 👍 Challenging but not frustrating
- 👍 Detailed and spooky atmosphere
- 👍 Short ads that are not intrusive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Too many ads to progress
- 🐛 Repetitive gameplay with no advancement

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches and crashes reported
- Compatibility issues with some devices

**Requested features**

- More rooms and content to explore
- Increased gameplay speed


### 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 Mystery Spot free?

Mystery Spot 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, Mystery Spot or Grim Tales 24?

Grim Tales 24 is rated higher. Mystery Spot averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Grim Tales 24 averages 4.8 from 428 ratings.

### Do Mystery Spot or Grim Tales 24 have ads?

Mystery Spot shows ads; Grim Tales 24 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mystery Spot or Grim Tales 24?

Mystery Spot ships an update every 7 months, and Grim Tales 24 every 3 months. Most recently, Mystery Spot was updated on October 22, 2026 and Grim Tales 24 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.*