# Grim Tales 24 vs Connections Helper

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Connections Helper at 100% against Grim Tales 24's 69%. Connections Helper also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Grim Tales 24's advantage is ratings volume (428 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Connections Helper holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grim Tales 24 has 428 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Grim Tales 24's written reviews are positive against 100% of Connections Helper's.

Grim Tales 24 ships an update every 3 months, Connections Helper every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grim Tales 24 | Connections Helper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (428 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grim-tales-24-hidden-objects/id6472812342/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connections-helper/id6754226284/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **428** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 69.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 969 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Elephant Games AR LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615019125) | [Leo Eddy](https://appshunter.io/developer/970351555) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Connections Helper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connections-helper/id6754226284)

This companion app aids in solving word grouping puzzles by allowing users to drag and arrange words. Its clean interface helps players focus on identifying patterns without distractions or spoilers.

**Highlights:** Drag and arrange words, Organize thoughts for puzzles, Identify common themes, Distraction-free design, Spoiler-free experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Grim Tales 24 free?

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

### Is Connections Helper free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Grim Tales 24 or Connections Helper?

Connections Helper is rated higher. Grim Tales 24 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 428 ratings, while Connections Helper averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Grim Tales 24 or Connections Helper have ads?

Neither Grim Tales 24 nor Connections Helper shows ads.

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

Grim Tales 24 ships an update every 3 months, and Connections Helper every 8 days. Most recently, Grim Tales 24 was updated on October 23, 2026 and Connections Helper on October 30, 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.*