Hidden Quest vs Runes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hidden Quest
Embark on a global adventure as a relic hunter, discovering hidden objects in beautifully crafted scenes. Build your own majestic museum with your finds and enjoy classic hidden object gameplay. This free expedition offers over 40 scenes with more to come.
- Over 40 beautiful scenes
- Build a majestic museum
- Classic hidden object gameplay
- Streamlined hunting experience
- New scenes added over time
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Mystery and wonder await in our greatest hidden object adventure yet! Travel the world as a skilled relic hunter and bring back glorious treasures for fame and fortune! Your museum's halls will overflow with incredible finds as you dive into the intricate landscapes of Hidden Quest. Our challenging scenes will put your searching skills to the test, and best of all... this hidden object hunt is FREE! Download now to enjoy the expedition of a lifetime, including: •Over 40 beautiful scenes! •A majestic museum that you build as you adventure! •Classic hidden object gameplay designed for our most demanding fans! •A simple, streamlined experience that gets you hunting right away - all fun, no filler! •More incredible scenes to come! Try it now! The QUEST is waiting for you...
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.
- 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
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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?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Hidden Quest at none against Runes's shown. Hidden Quest also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 13.4). Runes's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. Hidden Quest sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Runes sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Runes holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 263 and 577 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Hidden Quest's written reviews are positive against 83% of Runes's.
Hidden Quest ships an update every 2 months, Runes every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hidden Quest | Runes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (263 ratings) | 4.5 (577 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 79.6% of reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 263 | 577 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 13.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 137 MB | 186 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Double Coconut LLC | Crisp App Studio |
Customer experience
Hidden Quest
Runes
User reviews
Hidden Quest
From 263 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Enjoyable hidden object game
- 🚀 Quick energy regeneration
- 💡 Varying scene layouts
- 👍 Good level of difficulty
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- ⏱️ Limited playtime due to energy constraints
- 🔍 Inability to zoom in on scenes
- 🐛 Unidentifiable objects and typos
Runes
From 577 App Store ratingsWhat 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
Bugs and requests
Hidden Quest
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes on newer iOS versions
- Energy loss when leveling up
- Inability to progress past certain levels due to crashes
Requested features
3 requests- More detailed instructions
- Increased energy limits or faster regeneration
- Ability to purchase full game access
Runes
Reported bugs
2 issues- Energy recharge issues
- Purchase rejections
Requested features
2 requests- Restart option
- Clearer level progression
In-app purchases
Hidden Quest
- Small Materials Coins$1.99
- Small Pack of Diamonds$1.99
- Medium Coins Pack$4.99
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- Medium Package of Diamonds$4.99
- Medium package of Energy$4.99
- Large Coins Pack$9.99
- Large Pack of Diamonds$9.99
- Large Pack of Energy$9.99
- Extra Large Pack of Coins$19.99
- Extra-Large Pack of Diamonds$19.99
Runes
- Instant Hint$0.99
- Handful of Gems$0.99
- Bag with Gems$1.99
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- Infinity Energy + No Ads$2.99
- Сhest with Gems$2.99
- Master Pack Special$3.99
- Master Pack: All-included$7.99
Questions
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