# Runes vs Sherlock Holmes：Hidden Objects

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Runes | Sherlock Holmes：Hidden Objects |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (577 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runes-hidden-objects-games/id1484061991/reviews)** | [4.2 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sherlock-holmeshidden-objects/id1539130553/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **577** | 40 |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 70.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 186 MB | 469 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Crisp App Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143551614) | [Global Mobile Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508105021) |

## 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


### Sherlock Holmes：Hidden Objects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sherlock-holmeshidden-objects/id1539130553)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Leisure time | $0.99 | one-time |
| Novice Gift | $0.99 | one-time |
| Deep suspense | $1.99 | one-time |
| have a rest | $1.99 | one-time |
| Detective's guess | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dream Sapace | $4.99 | one-time |
| Brilliant flash | $4.99 | one-time |
| Collecter of Coin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Just for fun | $9.99 | one-time |
| Through time | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*