Comparison

Mahjong Secrets HD vs Runes

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

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About

Mahjong Secrets HD

Embark on a royal mystery adventure combining Mahjong and hidden object gameplay. Solve puzzles, complete quests, and uncover a captivating storyline to reunite a royal family. Enjoy over 100 Mahjong layouts and challenging hidden object scenes.

Highlights
  • Mahjong and Hidden Object gameplay combination
  • Over 100 Mahjong layouts
  • Hidden object puzzles
  • Mysterious storyline
  • Quests and mini-games
Features
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Plunge into an exciting world of Royal mystery and intrigue in this new Mahjong thriller! Over 100 Different Mahjong layouts for players of all skill levels. Innovative combination of Mahjong & Hidden Object game play! Help the kingdom's beautiful Princess find her twin sister who was kidnapped years ago. Set out on a mysterious and dazzling journey, solve innovative quests and mini-games as you enjoy addictive Mahjong game play at its best! Help reunite the Royal Family as you experience a enthralling storyline filled with twits and turns in this unique and entering mix of Mahjong and hidden object game play. - Innovative combination of Mahjong & Hidden Object game play! - Over 100 different Mahjong layouts - Colorful and challenging hidden object puzzles - Clever & mysterious storyline - Excellent quests and mini-games - Fun for all ages

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: Mahjong Secrets HD at none against Runes's shown. Mahjong Secrets HD also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 13.4). Runes's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 68%) and ratings volume (576 vs 49). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Mahjong Secrets HD sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Mahjong Secrets HD against 4.5 for Runes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Runes has 576 ratings behind it against 49, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Mahjong Secrets HD's written reviews are positive against 83% of Runes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Mahjong Secrets HD versus Runes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMahjong Secrets HDRunes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (49 ratings) — better4.5 (576 ratings)
Positive reviews68.2% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings49576 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 weeks
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
Size102 MB186 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJoyBits Co Ltd.Crisp App Studio

Customer experience

Mahjong Secrets HD

All ratings48 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral6.3%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive68.2%
Neutral4.5%
Negative27.3%

Runes

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

Bugs and requests

Mahjong Secrets HD

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

1 purchases

Mahjong Secrets HD

One-time1
  • Full version$4.99
7 purchases

Runes

One-time7
  • Instant Hint$0.99
  • Handful of Gems$0.99
  • Bag with Gems$1.99
Show 4 more
  • Infinity Energy + No Ads$2.99
  • Сhest with Gems$2.99
  • Master Pack Special$3.99
  • Master Pack: All-included$7.99

Questions

Is Mahjong Secrets HD free?
Mahjong Secrets HD 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, Mahjong Secrets HD or Runes?
Mahjong Secrets HD is rated higher. Mahjong Secrets HD averages 4.6 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while Runes averages 4.5 from 576 ratings.
Do Mahjong Secrets HD or Runes have ads?
Runes shows ads; Mahjong Secrets HD does not.
Which is updated more often, Mahjong Secrets HD or Runes?
Mahjong Secrets HD ships an update every 6 weeks, and Runes every 6 weeks. Most recently, Mahjong Secrets HD was updated on October 21, 2026 and Runes on October 26, 2026.

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