# Tiny Room Story vs An Elmwood Trail

The clearest difference is ads: An Elmwood Trail at none against Tiny Room Story's shown. An Elmwood Trail also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (256K vs 11K). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tiny Room Story sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and An Elmwood Trail sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Tiny Room Story against 4.9 for An Elmwood Trail. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: An Elmwood Trail has 256K ratings behind it against 11K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Tiny Room Story's written reviews are positive against 96% of An Elmwood Trail's.

Tiny Room Story ships an update every 4 months, An Elmwood Trail daily. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Room Story | An Elmwood Trail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-room-story-town-mystery/id1459520173/reviews) | **[4.9 (256K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/an-elmwood-trail/id1627128639/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11K | **256K** |
| Positive reviews | 85.9% of reviews | **95.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #160 | **#98** |
| Size | 644 MB | 259 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Kiary Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1669449699) | [Sparsh Tyagi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536164577) |

## What reviewers say

### Tiny Room Story

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-room-story-town-mystery/id1459520173)

**Currently charting:** #160 Top Free · Adventure (US App Store)

Step into the shoes of a private detective investigating a mysterious disappearance in an empty town. Explore diverse locations, find clues, and solve intricate puzzles to uncover the truth behind your father's plea for help.

**Highlights:** Fully 3D rotatable levels, Diverse locations, Interactive world, Numerous puzzles, Detective story with plot twists

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Keys Pack | $1.49 | one-time |
| Medium Keys Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Full set | $2.99 | one-time |
| Big Keys Pack | $3.49 | one-time |
| Giant Keys Pack | $7.49 | one-time |
| Colossal Keys Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Titanic Keys Pack | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Engaging puzzles and story
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay and navigation
- 💡 Unique 3D exploration mechanics
- 👍 Challenging but solvable puzzles
- 👍 Generous free content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall for full game access
- 🐛 Some puzzles lack clear logic
- 🐛 Occasional technical issues
- 🐛 Disorienting map navigation

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes after purchasing full game
- Progress loss after reinstalling app

**Requested features**

- Hint system with varying levels of assistance
- Ability to skip certain puzzles
- More detailed story and character development


### An Elmwood Trail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/an-elmwood-trail/id1627128639)

**Currently charting:** #98 Top Free · Adventure (US App Store)

Engage in an interactive mystery game to find a missing girl in the town of Riverstone. Investigate clues, interrogate suspects, and make critical decisions to unravel the secrets of Elmwood Forest and bring her home safely.

**Highlights:** Interactive mystery investigation, Gather clues and hints, Interrogate suspects, Access private information, Solve puzzles and break codes, Unlock diary notes, Suspect board for deduction

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sidetrails | $6.99 | one-time |
| Saver Pack | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Captivating story and mystery
- 🧠 Engaging puzzles and challenges
- 🎨 Unique and polished visual style
- 🔍 Immersive detective experience
- 🎉 Addictive and hard to put down

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📝 Some grammatical/translation issues
- 🤔 Dialogue can feel unnatural at times
- 🤷‍♂️ Limited choices/impact on story
- 🤯 Cliffhanger ending leaves you wanting more

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional freezing or crashing
- Puzzles/mini-games not always intuitive

**Requested features**

- Allow player to choose their own name/gender
- More in-depth character development
- Ability to freely explore environments
- Expand on the storyline and mysteries


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Room Story free?

Tiny Room Story is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is An Elmwood Trail free?

An Elmwood Trail is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tiny Room Story or An Elmwood Trail?

An Elmwood Trail is rated higher. Tiny Room Story averages 4.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while An Elmwood Trail averages 4.9 from 256K ratings.

### Do Tiny Room Story or An Elmwood Trail have ads?

Tiny Room Story shows ads; An Elmwood Trail does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tiny Room Story or An Elmwood Trail?

Tiny Room Story ships an update every 4 months, and An Elmwood Trail daily. Most recently, Tiny Room Story was updated on September 24, 2026 and An Elmwood Trail on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Tiny Room Story or An Elmwood Trail?

Tiny Room Story currently peaks at #160 in the App Store charts, and An Elmwood Trail at #98. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*