Comparison

Enigma Express vs Romance

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Enigma Express

Embark on a global detective adventure to find hidden objects, collect clues, and solve thrilling mysteries. Partner with renowned detectives, travel to exotic locations, and unravel international crime sprees. Challenge friends and climb the leaderboards in this immersive hidden object game.

Highlights
  • Find hidden objects
  • Collect clues
  • Solve mysteries
  • Travel the world
  • Compete with friends
  • New levels and missions
Features
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Now with BRAND NEW LEVELS! Introducing the first of five brand new content updates, adding a new side mission to the story and setting the scene for two new maps leading to a major new mystery! Back by popular demand! Find the hidden objects, collect the clues and crack open the case. Invite and challenge your friends on a hidden object adventure around the world! Discover intrigue, villainy and mystery in a grand adventure that will transport you back to a period of decadence and disaster... Investigating a suspicious bank robbery has landed you front and centre of an international crime spree. 8 mysterious objects have been stolen from a safe deposit box while all the money remains intact, and you're hot on the trail of the culprits. As a rookie at the Blue Toad detective agency, you are joining renowned detective Hannah Dakota on the case of a lifetime. Together you'll travel the world visiting stunning locations and challenging your sleuthing skills as you put an end to this wild goose chase in a hidden object mystery you'll never forget! *YOU'LL HAVE THE RIDE OF YOUR LIFE ON THE ENIGMA EXPRESS* BE THE DETECTIVE Learn from the best as you pair up with super heroine detective Hannah Dakota to spot hidden objects, find all the clues and catch the culprit before it's too late! UNRAVEL THE MYSTERY Investigate crime scenes to discover the truth that links 8 strange stolen objects to a series of mysterious heists and murders TRAVEL THE WORLD Solve crimes in stunning locations all around the world from the vibrant vineyards of France, to the picturesque pavilions of Italy, the sun drenched desert oasis of exotic Morocco and more PLAY ALONG From faithful companion, Watson the dog, to crooked crime boss, Five Fingers, play along with dozens of colourful characters brought to life with thrilling dialogue and voice acting COMPETE WITH FRIENDS Become the very best detective on the leaderboard! Share your scores with friends and invite them to play along by connecting your game to Facebook or Twitter Join over 4.5 million players worldwide! Play through a challenging and engrossing mystery on the Enigma Express. Travelling the world with your crack team of detectives Hannah and Watson, rediscovering old friends, saving lives and most importantly, uncovering a criminal conspiracy the likes of which has never been seen! Get swept away on this whirlwind adventure! Have questions or problems? We would love to hear from you! You can contact us at: http://bit.ly/EnigmaExpress You can follow us on social media for all the latest updates and information! Like us on: facebook.com/EnigmaExpress Follow us on: twitter.com/ExpressEngima

About

Romance

Embark on a romantic hidden object adventure set in 18th-century Paris. Solve puzzles, find antique items, and uncover a secret chocolate recipe while exploring iconic Parisian landmarks. The game offers a captivating story with unique graphics and multiple game modes.

Highlights
  • Romantic story-driven gameplay
  • Hidden object and find the difference modes
  • Unique 18th-century Paris graphics
  • Genuine antique hidden items
  • Photo hint system
  • Exploration of Parisian landmarks
Features
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Romantic Hidden Object adventure from the creators of Time Trap. Immerse yourself in a romantic story with its roots in the 18th century. Features of the game: - Unique graphics with incredibly lovely Paris scenes! - The game is TRULY FREE: you can download it for free and unlock every scene with no in-game purchases. - Most of the hidden items are genuine antiques! - A variety of tasks: finding hidden objects, finding differences, and pairs; all of this with a special romantic story as a backdrop. - Innovative system of photo hints. - Our game have been translated to ten languages. Guide a North American girl and a Frenchman through beautiful historic Parisian locales, putting together pieces of the detective puzzle as your proceed. Trips to real attractions in the city of love: Basilique du Sacre-Coeur, Pont des Arts, and the Louvre Museum. At the end of the game you along with the other heroes will be able to re-invent the ancient chocolate recipe, which has been kept secret for more than 3 centuries. Want to learn about our other games? See you at http://facebook.com/CrispApp

Screenshots

Enigma Express4 screens
Romance4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Enigma Express at none against Romance's shown. Enigma Express also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 10 months) and review sentiment (88% vs 75%). Romance's advantage is ratings volume (2.6K vs 804). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Enigma Express sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Romance sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Enigma Express holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 804 and 2.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Enigma Express's written reviews are positive against 75% of Romance's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Enigma Express ships an update every 3 weeks, Romance every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Enigma Express versus Romance: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEnigma ExpressRomance
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (804 ratings) — better4.4 (2.6K ratings)
Positive reviews88.1% of reviews — better74.9% of reviews
Number of ratings8042.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.4
Further details — not scored
Size1.1 GB146 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperVision Games Publishing LTDCrisp App Studio

Customer experience

Enigma Express

All ratings804 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral4.7%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews1,151 reviews
Positive88.1%
Neutral5.3%
Negative6.6%

Romance

All ratings2,584 ratings
Positive84.7%
Neutral9.6%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews207 reviews
Positive74.9%
Neutral12.1%
Negative13.0%

User reviews

Enigma Express

From 804 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great fun
  • 👍 Challenging puzzles
  • 👍 Amusing storyline and characters
  • 👍 Visually appealing graphics
  • 👍 Engaging gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Unable to connect to server
  • 🔒 Inability to make purchases or watch ads
  • 🔒 Progress blocked without paying or connecting to social media
  • 🐛 Impossible challenges
  • 🐛 Objects too small or hard to see

Romance

From 2.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun
  • 👍 Good job
  • 👍 One of a kind puzzle
  • 👍 Challenging
  • 👍 Calming

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Terrible, doesn't work
  • 🐛 Dark and gloomy scenes
  • 🐛 Difficult to see objects
  • 🐛 Redundant
  • 🐛 Too many ads

Bugs and requests

Enigma Express

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashes or freezes
  • Connectivity issues preventing access to features
  • Progression blocked due to unresolvable challenges

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and destinations to explore
  • Ability to restart or replay the game from the beginning
  • Option to disable social media integration
  • Improved energy/coin system to allow more continuous play

Romance

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game freezes and crashes
  • Incompatibility with older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and puzzles
  • Brighter and more realistic graphics
  • Improved zoom and focus
  • Better instructions for puzzles

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Enigma Express

One-time6
  • Pile of Coins$1.99
  • Removal of Adverts$1.99
  • Sack of Coins$4.99
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  • Chest of Coins$9.99
  • Vault of Coins$24.99
  • Carriage of Coins$49.99
5 purchases

Romance

One-time5
  • Preview Hints Pack$0.99
  • Instant Hint$0.99
  • Time Machine$0.99
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  • Ads Free$1.99
  • Master Pack: All-included +$3.99

Questions

Is Enigma Express free?
Enigma Express is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Romance free?
Romance is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Enigma Express or Romance?
Enigma Express is rated higher. Enigma Express averages 4.6 out of 5 from 804 ratings, while Romance averages 4.4 from 2.6K ratings.
Do Enigma Express or Romance have ads?
Romance shows ads; Enigma Express does not.
Which is updated more often, Enigma Express or Romance?
Enigma Express ships an update every 3 weeks, and Romance every 10 months. Most recently, Enigma Express was updated on September 29, 2026 and Romance on September 28, 2026.

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