# Runes vs Grim Tales 24

The clearest difference is ads: Grim Tales 24 at none against Runes's shown. Grim Tales 24 also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Runes's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 69%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Runes sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Grim Tales 24 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Grim Tales 24 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 577 and 423 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of Runes's written reviews are positive against 69% of Grim Tales 24's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Runes ships an update every 6 weeks, Grim Tales 24 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Runes | Grim Tales 24 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (577 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runes-hidden-objects-games/id1484061991/reviews) | **[4.8 (423 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grim-tales-24-hidden-objects/id6472812342/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **577** | 423 |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 69.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 186 MB | 969 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Crisp App Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143551614) | [Elephant Games AR LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615019125) |

## 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


### Grim Tales 24

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grim-tales-24-hidden-objects/id6472812342)

Embark on a mystery detective adventure to find a missing daughter and husband. Solve puzzles, search for hidden objects, and uncover the truth behind a family's disappearance. Explore new worlds and face a looming threat in this engaging hidden object game.

**Highlights:** Hidden object scenes, Puzzle solving, Mini-games, Detective gameplay, Story-driven mystery, Bonus chapter

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Full Version | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable and lengthy gameplay
- 🖼️ Gorgeous graphics and visuals
- 💡 Magical inventory tools and creative tasks
- 🧩 Terrific variety of HO scenes and puzzles
- 🤩 Addictive thrill ride of unusual tasks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Touchscreen sensitivity issues
- 💸 Paywall at certain points
- ⚫ Black screen when trying to purchase
- 🔒 Won't restore previous purchases
- 🚫 Hint button stopped working

**Reported bugs**

- Game won't open
- Too many bugs and glitches
- Black screen when trying to purchase
- Won't restore previous purchase
- Hint button stopped working

**Requested features**

- Bring back snarky Richard
- More Grim Tales games


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Runes free?

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

### Is Grim Tales 24 free?

Grim Tales 24 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Runes or Grim Tales 24?

Grim Tales 24 is rated higher. Runes averages 4.5 out of 5 from 577 ratings, while Grim Tales 24 averages 4.8 from 423 ratings.

### Do Runes or Grim Tales 24 have ads?

Runes shows ads; Grim Tales 24 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Runes or Grim Tales 24?

Runes ships an update every 6 weeks, and Grim Tales 24 every 3 months. Most recently, Runes was updated on October 18, 2026 and Grim Tales 24 on October 17, 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.*