Comparison

Hidden Quest vs Runes

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Over 40 beautiful scenes
  • Build a majestic museum
  • Classic hidden object gameplay
  • Streamlined hunting experience
  • New scenes added over time
Features
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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...

About

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.

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
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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?

Screenshots

Runes4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Hidden Quest versus Runes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHidden QuestRunes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (263 ratings)4.5 (577 ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.6% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings263577 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS6.0 — better13.4
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB186 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDouble Coconut LLCCrisp App Studio

Customer experience

Hidden Quest

All ratings263 ratings
Positive78.3%
Neutral16.3%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews103 reviews
Positive79.6%
Neutral11.7%
Negative8.7%

Runes

All ratings577 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral7.6%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral7.1%
Negative9.5%

User reviews

Hidden Quest

From 263 App Store ratings

What 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 ratings

What 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

10 purchases

Hidden Quest

One-time10
  • 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
7 purchases

Runes

One-time7
  • 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

Is Hidden Quest free?
Hidden Quest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Runes free?
Runes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hidden Quest or Runes?
Runes is rated higher. Hidden Quest averages 4.2 out of 5 from 263 ratings, while Runes averages 4.5 from 577 ratings.
Do Hidden Quest or Runes have ads?
Runes shows ads; Hidden Quest does not.
Which is updated more often, Hidden Quest or Runes?
Hidden Quest ships an update every 2 months, and Runes every 6 weeks. Most recently, Hidden Quest was updated on October 12, 2026 and Runes on October 18, 2026.

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