# Runes vs Scavenger：Hidden Objects Games

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Runes | Scavenger：Hidden Objects Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (577 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runes-hidden-objects-games/id1484061991/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scavengerhidden-objects-games/id6446697031/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 577 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 53.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 186 MB | 358 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) | [Funburstgame LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1787689383) |

## 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


### Scavenger：Hidden Objects Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scavengerhidden-objects-games/id6446697031)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Binoculars XS Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Compasses XS Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Compasses S Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Binoculars S Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hourglasses S Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| XS Bundle: Exclusive Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove ADS | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle Exclusive Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| XS Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| S Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| Binoculars M Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Compasses M Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| M Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| L Bundle | $44.99 | one-time |
| XL Bundle | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing
- Progress wiped after updates

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Improved progress saving


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