Comparison

Grim Tales 17 vs Cat Box Carnival

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

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About

Grim Tales 17

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
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Help Alice uncover the source of the tragedy that threatens the Gray family! Play the hidden object game, solve puzzles, find lost items and enjoy mystery detective! ________________________________________________________________________ Will you manage to uncover the mysteries of Grim Tales: Guest From The Future? Immerse yourself in a mystery detective, find hidden objects and solve riddles. Explore unusual locations and investigate the fever that killed all the Grays in the future before it’s too late! Your teenage daughter Alice needs your expertise to uncover the source of a tragedy that threatens to end the Gray family line forever! A mysterious illness has already claimed several victims, and any of the Grays could be next. Are you up to the task of discovering how it started, and more importantly, why? Things may not be as simple as they seem... IS THIS THE END OF THE GRAYS? Can you lift the curse that someone put on the family of the Grays? Do everything you can to rescue your daughter who came to you from the future and save the rest of your family! WHO IS THE SPIRIT THAT HAUNTS ANNA AND ALICE GRAY AND INTERRUPTS THE INVESTIGATION? Uncover the truth by solving engaging puzzles and mysterious mini-games. FIND OUT WHY ALL EVENTS STARTED HAPPENING IN ANNA GRAY’S NEPHEW Complete hidden object scenes and enjoy spectacular mystic locations. PLAY AS FAMOUS DETECTIVE’S DAUGHTER AND FIND OUT WHO KIDNAPPED YOUR MOTHER IN THE BONUS CHAPTER! Uncover the mystery of Anna Gray’s kidnapping - take your grandfather Richard as companion and enjoy the bonuses of Collector’s Edition! Grim Tales: Guest From The Future is a hidden objects game where you need to seek and find missing objects like Sherlock. Stop the fever that's killing the Gray family and solve the unsolved mysteries and puzzles. Enjoy replayable HOPs, mini-games and exclusive сontent in this mystery detective game! Zoom in on the scenes to find items, and use hints if you get stuck. Discover more from Elephant Games! Note that this is a free trial version of the hidden objects game. You can get the full version by means of an in-app purchase. Elephant Games is a casual game developer. Explore our full game library: http://elephant-games.com/games/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elephant_games/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elephantgames YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elephant_games Privacy Policy: https://elephant-games.com/privacy/ Terms and Conditions: https://elephant-games.com/terms/

About

Cat Box Carnival

Features
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Cat Box Carnival is a polished casual puzzle game where adorable cats become the puzzle pieces. Drag, rotate, and fit expressive cat-shaped pieces into charming boxes, baskets, and fantasy containers. Every level is built to feel soft, satisfying, and easy to understand, while gradually introducing clever twists that make the experience feel fresh and original. WHAT MAKES CAT BOX CARNIVAL SPECIAL A fresh twist on packing puzzles Cat Box Carnival is inspired by the joy of fitting shapes perfectly into a space, but adds a strong character-driven identity, playful presentation, and original rule-based puzzle design. Mood Shift Packing Each cat has its own mood and personality. Some cats feel calm and easygoing, some feel proud and dramatic, and others bring special puzzle flavor. This gives levels more personality and variety, instead of feeling like generic shape placement. Rule Card Levels Some levels introduce a stylish rule card before play begins. These rules create memorable puzzle moments, such as placement order challenges, rotation limits, symmetry goals, bonus scoring conditions, and other light modifiers that keep the game fresh without making it frustrating. Golden Fit Zones Certain boxes contain highlighted bonus spaces that reward the player for especially smart placement. Matching the right piece to the right area creates extra score, faster star progress, and satisfying visual feedback. Fusion Cats Special themed cats add delightful one-time advantages and make progression feel rewarding. These rare cats help create surprise moments and light tactical decisions while keeping the experience friendly and accessible. Living Boxes and themed puzzle spaces Levels are not limited to plain rectangles. Players solve puzzles inside themed containers inspired by crowns, baskets, castles, sweets, clouds, and festival-style fantasy worlds. This keeps each chapter visually exciting and easy to remember. Boss Puzzle Stages Special boss levels appear throughout progression and make each chapter feel more memorable. These stages are designed to feel playful and dramatic while staying readable and approachable for casual players. Collectible Cat Gallery Unlock charming cats and view them in a dedicated collection space. Each cat has its own mood, rarity, style, and collectible identity, making progress feel rewarding even beyond level completion. DAILY-FRIENDLY, CASUAL-FRIENDLY DESIGN Easy to learn Simple drag-and-drop controls and rotation-based interaction make the game approachable for children and adults alike. Satisfying game feel Soft animations, bouncy feedback, colorful UI, and a cheerful cartoon world give every interaction a polished, toy-like charm. Short sessions or cozy long play Play a quick puzzle in a minute or settle in for a longer relaxing session. OFFLINE-FRIENDLY FUN Cat Box Carnival is designed as a lightweight, touch-friendly puzzle experience that works great for casual offline play. If you enjoy cozy puzzle games, shape-fitting challenges, cute cats, and polished casual design, Cat Box Carnival offers a warm and original new take on the genre.

Screenshots

Grim Tales 174 screens
Cat Box Carnival4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cat Box Carnival at none against Grim Tales 17's 1. Grim Tales 17's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.4). On price, ads and device support 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. Grim Tales 17 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Cat Box Carnival asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Grim Tales 17 versus Cat Box Carnival: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrim Tales 17Cat Box Carnival
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (433 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings433 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size810 MB7 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperElephant Games AR LLCCatherine Josephine

Bugs and requests

Grim Tales 17

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • 🐛 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
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  • 🐛 Game crashes
  • 🐛 Screen falls off the side of iPhone
  • 🐛 Cannot see items on screen

Requested features

3 requests
  • Longer game duration for the price
  • More explanation in bonus chapters
  • Improved continuity in bonus chapters

Cat Box Carnival

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Grim Tales 17

One-time1
  • Full Content$6.99
None

Cat Box Carnival

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Grim Tales 17 free?
Grim Tales 17 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cat Box Carnival free?
Cat Box Carnival is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Grim Tales 17 or Cat Box Carnival have ads?
Neither Grim Tales 17 nor Cat Box Carnival shows ads.

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