Ancient City Hidden Objects vs Runes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ancient City Hidden Objects
Discover numerous hidden items across beautifully crafted ancient world scenes. Utilize hints and zoom features to locate objects efficiently. Replay unlocked levels with new item arrangements.
- Multiple beautiful scenes
- Lots of hidden items
- Hint and Zoom buttons
- Skip levels
- Replay levels
- More games available
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Ancient City Hidden Objects is one of the best hidden object games. Enjoy multiple beautiful scenes with lots of hidden items. You goal is to find series of hidden objects on each level. Use Hint and Zoom buttons to find items quickly. If you can not complete any level you can simple skip it and try to complete it later. Completed levels will be unlocked and you can replay them with different hidden objects set. When you complete the game press More Games button to install more hidden object games.
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 review sentiment: Runes at 83% against Ancient City Hidden Objects's 0%. Runes also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 16 months) and ratings volume (574 vs 6). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Ancient City Hidden Objects sells 4 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. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Runes has 574 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Ancient City Hidden Objects's written reviews are positive against 83% of Runes's.
Ancient City Hidden Objects ships an update every 16 months, Runes every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ancient City Hidden Objects | Runes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (6 ratings) | 4.5 (574 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 574 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 13.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 204 MB | 186 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | John Smith | Crisp App Studio |
Customer experience
Ancient City Hidden Objects
Runes
Bugs and requests
Ancient City Hidden Objects
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Runes
Reported bugs
2 issues- Energy recharge issues
- Purchase rejections
Requested features
2 requests- Restart option
- Clearer level progression
In-app purchases
Ancient City Hidden Objects
- Hint object$0.99
- Skip level$0.99
- Unlock all levels$1.99
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- Remove Ads$1.99
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
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