# Runes vs Summer Beach Hidden Objects

Runes and Summer Beach Hidden Objects both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Runes's written reviews are positive against 47% of Summer Beach Hidden Objects's. Summer Beach Hidden Objects's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 577). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Runes sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Summer Beach Hidden Objects sells 6 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 Summer Beach Hidden Objects. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 577 and 2.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Runes's written reviews are positive against 47% of Summer Beach Hidden Objects's.

Runes ships an update every 6 weeks, Summer Beach Hidden Objects every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Runes | Summer Beach Hidden Objects |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (577 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runes-hidden-objects-games/id1484061991/reviews) | **[4.5 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/summer-beach-hidden-objects/id1515527459/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 577 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 47.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 186 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Crisp App Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143551614) | [Abhishek Akhani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488924329) |

## 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


### Summer Beach Hidden Objects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/summer-beach-hidden-objects/id1515527459)

Engage in a captivating hidden object adventure with numerous levels and unique themes. Players must locate specific items within detailed pictures, offering endless entertainment and a chance to test observation skills.

**Highlights:** 4000 different levels, Special hidden object themes, Find 10 hidden objects per level, Hint system (purchasable or ad-supported), Timed challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy 20 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy 50 Hints | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy 125 Hints | $5.99 | one-time |
| Buy 300 Hints | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Full Version | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Fun game
- 👍 No annoying timer
- 🎉 Great game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😡 Ads even after paying to remove them
- 🤔 Same pictures repeatedly
- 🙄 Annoying ads

**Reported bugs**

- Objects not registering as found
- Game freezing/not working properly

**Requested features**

- Make objects larger
- Add zoom functionality
- Include a non-timed mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Runes free?

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

### Is Summer Beach Hidden Objects free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Runes or Summer Beach Hidden Objects?

Summer Beach Hidden Objects is rated higher. Runes averages 4.5 out of 5 from 577 ratings, while Summer Beach Hidden Objects averages 4.5 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do Runes or Summer Beach Hidden Objects have ads?

Both Runes and Summer Beach Hidden Objects show ads.

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

Runes ships an update every 6 weeks, and Summer Beach Hidden Objects every 9 days. Most recently, Runes was updated on October 14, 2026 and Summer Beach Hidden Objects on October 15, 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.*