Comparison

Runes vs Scavenger:Hidden Objects Games

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

Scavenger:Hidden Objects Games

Embark on an addictive hidden object adventure across vast, interactive maps filled with scattered items. Explore detailed, hand-illustrated worlds, find missing objects, and unlock new animated environments. Boost your detective skills and enjoy a visually rich seek-and-find experience.

Highlights
  • Explore interactive maps
  • Find missing objects
  • Collect required items
  • Unlock new animated worlds
  • Superb hand-illustrated graphics
  • Zoom feature
Features
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Welcome to the amazing world of Scavenger - Find it games! We want to introduce you to one of the most addictive find-it games in the hidden object genre - a game with various objects scattered throughout a huge map hidden through time. Gameplay - Explore challenging interactive maps (swipe the screen to explore each location) - Find missing objects and collect all the required items in the picture - Earn well-deserved rewards - Unlock new hand-drawn animated worlds! Missing items can be anywhere - feel like a detective and find all the hidden objects. Carrots, mugs, needles, and more! This "Seek and Find" game is special! - Enjoy superb graphics on hand-illustrated pictures in these hunt and find games! - Intuitive UI and UX - Out find: Powerful boosters and Zoom feature. Boost your spotting and detective skills by finding games of hidden objects on a huge map! Enjoy the happy hidden things game!

Screenshots

Runes4 screens
Scavenger:Hidden Objects Games4 screens

Verdict

The call

Runes and Scavenger:Hidden Objects Games both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Runes's written reviews are positive against 54% of Scavenger:Hidden Objects Games's. Runes also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 Scavenger:Hidden Objects Games sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Runes against 4.6 for Scavenger:Hidden Objects Games. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 577 and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Runes's written reviews are positive against 54% of Scavenger:Hidden Objects Games's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Runes ships an update every 6 weeks, Scavenger:Hidden Objects Games every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Runes versus Scavenger:Hidden Objects Games: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunesScavenger:Hidden Objects Games
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (577 ratings)4.6 (1.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better53.8% of reviews
Number of ratings5771.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size186 MB358 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCrisp App StudioFunburstgame LTD

Customer experience

Runes

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

Scavenger:Hidden Objects Games

All ratings1,391 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral5.8%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive53.8%
Neutral7.7%
Negative38.5%

User reviews

Runes

From 577 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Scavenger:Hidden Objects Games

From 1.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Enjoyable game
  • 🎨 Great graphics
  • 🕹️ Fun gameplay
  • 💰 Reasonable ad-free purchase

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Freezing issues
  • 🔁 Lack of progress saving
  • 🕰️ Long wait for new levels
  • 💸 Ads still present after purchase

Bugs and requests

Runes

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Energy recharge issues
  • Purchase rejections

Requested features

2 requests
  • Restart option
  • Clearer level progression

Scavenger:Hidden Objects Games

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Freezing and crashing
  • Progress wiped after updates

Requested features

2 requests
  • More levels and content
  • Improved progress saving

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
15 purchases

Scavenger:Hidden Objects Games

One-time15
  • Binoculars XS Pack$0.99
  • Compasses XS Pack$0.99
  • Compasses S Pack$2.99
Show 12 more
  • Binoculars S Pack$2.99
  • Hourglasses S Pack$2.99
  • XS Bundle: Exclusive Offer$3.99
  • Remove ADS$4.99
  • Starter Bundle Exclusive Offer$4.99
  • XS Bundle$7.99
  • S Bundle$12.99
  • Binoculars M Pack$17.99
  • Compasses M Pack$17.99
  • M Bundle$24.99
  • L Bundle$44.99
  • XL Bundle$89.99

Questions

Is Runes free?
Runes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scavenger:Hidden Objects Games free?
Scavenger:Hidden Objects Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Runes or Scavenger:Hidden Objects Games?
Scavenger:Hidden Objects Games is rated higher. Runes averages 4.5 out of 5 from 577 ratings, while Scavenger:Hidden Objects Games averages 4.6 from 1.4K ratings.
Do Runes or Scavenger:Hidden Objects Games have ads?
Both Runes and Scavenger:Hidden Objects Games show ads.
Which is updated more often, Runes or Scavenger:Hidden Objects Games?
Runes ships an update every 6 weeks, and Scavenger:Hidden Objects Games every 3 weeks. Most recently, Runes was updated on October 18, 2026 and Scavenger:Hidden Objects Games on October 18, 2026.

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