# Runes vs Find Hidden Objects

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Find Hidden Objects at 59K against Runes's 574. Find Hidden Objects also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and chart position (#141 vs unranked). Runes's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Runes sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Find Hidden Objects sells 13 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 — 4.5 for Runes against 4.5 for Find Hidden Objects. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Find Hidden Objects has 59K ratings behind it against 574, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Runes's written reviews are positive against 82% of Find Hidden Objects's.

Runes ships an update every 6 weeks, Find Hidden Objects every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Runes | Find Hidden Objects |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (574 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runes-hidden-objects-games/id1484061991/reviews) | [4.5 (59K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/find-hidden-objects-sherlock/id1489732936/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 574 | **59K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 81.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#141** |
| Size | 186 MB | 646 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Crisp App Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143551614) | [G5 Entertainment AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/305426797) |

## What reviewers say

### Runes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runes-hidden-objects-games/id1484061991)

Uncover the secrets of a mysterious town by searching intricately illustrated scenes for hidden objects and solving puzzles. Follow a detective through a captivating storyline with unique challenges and unlock magical artifacts as you progress. Play at your own pace with optional hints.

**Highlights:** Search hand-painted scenes for hidden objects, Spot subtle differences, Solve puzzles and brain teasers, Follow a twisting storyline, Collect magical artifacts, Play at your own pace with hints

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Instant Hint | $0.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bag with Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Infinity Energy + No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Сhest with Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Master Pack Special | $3.99 | one-time |
| Master Pack: All-included | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great graphics
- 🧠 Exercises the brain
- 🤩 Fun to play
- 🧘‍♀️ Relaxing gameplay
- 🔍 Interesting hidden object puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Energy/ads require purchases
- 🕰️ Too many interruptions
- 🌃 Dark and blurry scenes
- 🤔 Unclear progression/navigation

**Reported bugs**

- Energy recharge issues
- Purchase rejections

**Requested features**

- Restart option
- Clearer level progression


### Find Hidden Objects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/find-hidden-objects-sherlock/id1489732936)

**Currently charting:** #141 Top Grossing · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on a detective adventure to restore classic book plots corrupted by a mysterious force. Solve match-3 puzzles and find hidden objects to uncover clues and bring justice to fictional worlds. Explore vibrant locations and meet iconic characters in this engaging mystery game.

**Highlights:** Hidden object scenes, Match-3 puzzles, Absorbing quests, Explore book locations, Gripping storyline, Regular free updates

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Crystals | $1.99 | one-time |
| Easy Deal | $2.99 | one-time |
| Wonderful Deal | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Crystals | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Card | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hidden Gem Deal | $6.99 | one-time |
| Incredible Deal | $9.99 | one-time |
| Trunk of Crystals | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bowl of Crystals | $19.99 | one-time |
| Hyper Deal | $19.99 | one-time |
| Safe of Crystals | $49.99 | one-time |
| Vault of Crystals | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Challenging game
- 👍 Pas trop difficile et plaisant à jouer
- 👍 Fun game
- 👍 Bravo très bon jeux beaucoup de défis intéressants

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Can't play while downloading update
- 🔋 Overheating iPad while playing game
- 🐛 Takes too long to download new content
- 💰 Very expensive to purchase diamonds
- 🐛 Can't watch video to get diamonds

**Reported bugs**

- Can't play while downloading update
- iPad overheating while playing game
- Takes too long to download new content
- Can't watch video to get diamonds
- After purchase, can't watch videos for diamonds

**Requested features**

- More mini games like putting an item together or a jigsaw
- New Sherlock game of designing a town where you solve murders
- Option to turn off hints
- Ability to replay a room immediately after failing instead of going back to the library
- Use coins to purchase energy or gems


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Runes free?

Runes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Find Hidden Objects free?

Find Hidden Objects is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Runes or Find Hidden Objects?

Runes and Find Hidden Objects are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 574 and 59K ratings respectively.

### Do Runes or Find Hidden Objects have ads?

Both Runes and Find Hidden Objects show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Runes or Find Hidden Objects?

Runes ships an update every 6 weeks, and Find Hidden Objects every 2 weeks. Most recently, Runes was updated on September 17, 2026 and Find Hidden Objects on September 25, 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.*