Comparison

Runes vs Sherlock Holmes:Hidden Objects

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

Head to head
About

Runes

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
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Something strange is happening in Enchanted Crossroads. Doors that weren't there yesterday. Whispers in empty rooms. A rune etched into a mirror that no one remembers hanging. When Detective Greystone calls for your help, it becomes clear — this charming little town is hiding more than it shows. Search hand-painted scenes for hidden objects, spot subtle differences, and solve puzzles that guard the town's oldest secrets. Each clue you find pulls you deeper into a mystery woven through 15+ beautifully illustrated chapters. But the closer you look, the more questions arise. Who — or what — is watching from the crossroads? WHAT AWAITS YOU A Mystery Worth Solving Follow Detective Greystone through a twisting storyline filled with enchanted characters, buried secrets, and revelations you won't see coming. A World Rich in Detail Wander through 15+ stunning hand-crafted scenes — from moonlit gardens to forgotten libraries — each hiding objects, differences, and surprises. Puzzles That Reward Curiosity Hidden object searches, spot-the-difference challenges, and clever brain teasers — 4+ unique puzzle types keep every chapter fresh. Your Collection Grows Complete quests to unlock rare magical artifacts and build a personal trove of enchanted items. Play at Your Own Pace No timers. No pressure. Helpful hints are always within reach whenever you need a gentle nudge. Optional in-app purchases are available, but you can complete the full story without spending anything. The crossroads are calling. Will you answer?

About

Sherlock Holmes:Hidden Objects

Become a legendary detective and solve criminal cases by finding hidden objects and clues. Investigate crime scenes, analyze evidence, and catch killers in a gripping storyline. Regular updates add new fascinating cases to challenge your detective skills.

Highlights
  • Investigate crime scenes
  • Find hidden objects
  • Spot the difference
  • Analyze evidence
  • Follow gripping storyline
  • Regular case updates
Features
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The ultimate hidden object games is about to begin! To be the legendary detective like Sherlock Holmes and find hidden clues to solve the criminal case! Rainy night, at dawn. A small town murders be found in a dilapidated old apartment. Who’s the murderer? Brisse University, this old aristocratic school is not peaceful. The strange phantom in the picture, the sound from outside the bedroom, all mysteries are waiting to be solved. The long-lost pattern of butterflies appears again, Does this mean that the answer is getting closer and closer? Join the Police to solve a series of murder cases in this must-play detective games, search and find the hidden objects, investigation and spot the difference, bring the suspects in for questioning, analyze evidence, catch the killers! Are you ready to improve your detective skills and find these hidden clues to solve the criminal case? FEATURES: • Investigate crime scenes in a grim and hidden city •Detective and crime games •Research criminal minds of murderer. •Exercise your sense of detective to find all hidden objects. •Hidden object hunt •search and find the difference games •Follow the gripping storyline •Regular updates with new fascinating cases!

Screenshots

Runes4 screens
Sherlock Holmes:Hidden Objects4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Runes at 4.5 against Sherlock Holmes:Hidden Objects's 4.2. Runes also leads on ratings volume (577 vs 40) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). Sherlock Holmes:Hidden Objects's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Runes sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Sherlock Holmes:Hidden Objects sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Runes holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Runes has 577 ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Runes's written reviews are positive against 71% of Sherlock Holmes:Hidden Objects's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Runes ships an update every 6 weeks, Sherlock Holmes:Hidden Objects every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Runes versus Sherlock Holmes:Hidden Objects: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunesSherlock Holmes:Hidden Objects
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (577 ratings) — better4.2 (40 ratings)
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better70.6% of reviews
Number of ratings577 — better40
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.49.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size186 MB469 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperCrisp App StudioGlobal Mobile Games

Customer experience

Runes

All ratings577 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral7.6%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral7.1%
Negative9.5%

Sherlock Holmes:Hidden Objects

All ratings40 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral7.5%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive70.6%
Neutral5.9%
Negative23.5%

Bugs and requests

Runes

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Energy recharge issues
  • Purchase rejections

Requested features

2 requests
  • Restart option
  • Clearer level progression

Sherlock Holmes:Hidden Objects

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Runes

One-time7
  • Instant Hint$0.99
  • Handful of Gems$0.99
  • Bag with Gems$1.99
Show 4 more
  • Infinity Energy + No Ads$2.99
  • Сhest with Gems$2.99
  • Master Pack Special$3.99
  • Master Pack: All-included$7.99
10 purchases

Sherlock Holmes:Hidden Objects

One-time10
  • Leisure time$0.99
  • Novice Gift$0.99
  • Deep suspense$1.99
Show 7 more
  • have a rest$1.99
  • Detective's guess$2.99
  • Dream Sapace$4.99
  • Brilliant flash$4.99
  • Collecter of Coin$4.99
  • Just for fun$9.99
  • Through time$19.99

Questions

Is Runes free?
Runes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sherlock Holmes:Hidden Objects free?
Sherlock Holmes:Hidden Objects is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Runes or Sherlock Holmes:Hidden Objects?
Runes is rated higher. Runes averages 4.5 out of 5 from 577 ratings, while Sherlock Holmes:Hidden Objects averages 4.2 from 40 ratings.
Do Runes or Sherlock Holmes:Hidden Objects have ads?
Both Runes and Sherlock Holmes:Hidden Objects show ads.
Which is updated more often, Runes or Sherlock Holmes:Hidden Objects?
Runes ships an update every 6 weeks, and Sherlock Holmes:Hidden Objects every 4 months. Most recently, Runes was updated on October 18, 2026 and Sherlock Holmes:Hidden Objects on October 13, 2026.

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