# Ancient City Hidden Objects vs Grim Tales 24

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Grim Tales 24 at 69% against Ancient City Hidden Objects's 0%. Grim Tales 24 also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ancient City Hidden Objects sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Grim Tales 24 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Grim Tales 24 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grim Tales 24 has 429 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 69% of Grim Tales 24's.

Ancient City Hidden Objects ships an update every 16 months, Grim Tales 24 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ancient City Hidden Objects | Grim Tales 24 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ancient-city-hidden-objects/id836609348/reviews) | **[4.8 (429 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grim-tales-24-hidden-objects/id6472812342/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **429** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **69.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 204 MB | 969 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [John Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/483881207) | [Elephant Games AR LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615019125) |

## What reviewers say

### Ancient City Hidden Objects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ancient-city-hidden-objects/id836609348)

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.

**Highlights:** Multiple beautiful scenes, Lots of hidden items, Hint and Zoom buttons, Skip levels, Replay levels, More games available

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hint object | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skip level | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all levels | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ancient City Hidden Objects free?

Ancient City Hidden Objects is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Grim Tales 24 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ancient City Hidden Objects or Grim Tales 24?

Grim Tales 24 is rated higher. Ancient City Hidden Objects averages 4.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Grim Tales 24 averages 4.8 from 429 ratings.

### Do Ancient City Hidden Objects or Grim Tales 24 have ads?

Ancient City Hidden Objects shows ads; Grim Tales 24 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ancient City Hidden Objects or Grim Tales 24?

Ancient City Hidden Objects ships an update every 16 months, and Grim Tales 24 every 3 months. Most recently, Ancient City Hidden Objects was updated on November 1, 2026 and Grim Tales 24 on November 8, 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.*