Comparison

Captain Nemo vs Crime City

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

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About

Captain Nemo

Embark on a hidden object adventure inspired by "20,000 Leagues under the Sea." Explore vibrant underwater scenes and character interiors as you uncover the mystery of Captain Nemo and his Nautilus. Replay scenes to discover new quests and rewards.

Highlights
  • Hidden object gameplay
  • Based on "20,000 Leagues under the Sea"
  • Explore underwater views and islands
  • Complex and diverse locations
  • 360-degree panoramas and 3D views
  • Collect rewards and replay quests
Features
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Solve the mystery of Nautilus in the hidden object adventure game! A game based on "20,000 Leagues under the Sea", a famous novel by Jules Vernes. The game is TRULY FREE: you can download the full version for free and unlock every scene with no in-game purchases. It tells the story of the incredible journey of mysterious Captain Nemo and three friends, who have inadvertently found themselves on board his underwater vessel, the Nautilus. Frigate Abraham Lincoln sets out to search for an undiscovered sea monster. The expedition, in which Pierre Aronnax, his loyal servant Conseil, and Canadian harpooner Ned Land take part, finds the monster and starts a chase. Unexpectedly, the monster turns out to be a unique underwater vessel. Professor Aronnax and his two companions are taken prisoner by the captain of the Nautilus. Despite the fascinating beauty of the undersea realm, the three friends yearn to break free and return to normal life on dry land... This game has the following special features: - Vibrant interiors of a character vessel, magical underwater views, and tropical islands. - Complex and diverse locations: experience regular landscapes alongside 360-degree panoramas and 3D views! - Build your collection of rewards! Go through scenes again to try new quests and get new rewards! Jules Verne was an author who always surprised the world. His stories are so realistic that, even today, readers are convinced that the journeys he described were real. We'll be happy to stay in touch with you at www.facebook.com/CrispApp : leave comments, ask questions and get news about coming games!

About

Crime City

Engage in a criminal adventure as a detective solving high-profile cases. Investigate crime scenes, analyze evidence, and interview witnesses. The game blends hidden object puzzles with mini-games and city law enforcement activities.

Highlights
  • Hidden object crime scene investigation
  • Forensic evidence analysis
  • Interviewing witnesses
  • Jigsaw, match 3, and word mini-games
  • City law enforcement activities
  • Unlocking new criminal cases
Features
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Best detective game of 2022 returns for a new season! Lizzy Dark not gonna make it without her buddy cop. So grab your gun and solve another high-profile case! 5 Things You Must Know About This Hit Whodunit 1. What’s going on here? In case you missed it, Crime City Detective is a police procedural crime drama turned into a hidden object game. Every criminal case is a separate chapter and present all sorts of crimes, from art center burglary to bombing and white collar crimes. However, as the story unfolds, you start suspecting a puppeteer behind it all. It's getting so that you will have to challenge one of the brightest criminal minds of the world… or even a secret society that leaves mafia far behind. 2. So, it’s just all about finding objects, right? NO. Actually, this HOG offers lots of activities and ways to progress. Scouring hidden object scenes is basically crime scene investigation. First you collect hidden clues, then you let forensic scientists analyse evidence and interview a less silent witness if you are lucky enough to find one. Complemented by a variety of jigsaw puzzles, match 3 and word games, it gives you a wide opportunity to earn cash and bonus points. Apart from that, while you rest and regain energy, you may also get involved in law enforcement around the city. Help traffic wardens issue parking tickets, send SWAT to detain thugs or prevent street shooting. In a sin city, a police officer always has a job to do. 3. Who’s that babe on the screenshot? If you mean the blonde, it’s inspector Elizabeth Dark, and you’d better watch your manners. She is a tough thing, and your boss by the way. A couple of years ago she lost her second, and finally agreed to become a training officer for a promising rookie (you!). That missing homicide detective was apparently her secret flame, but (shh!) that’s just between us. She is a keen investigator and will often draw you in a dangerous adventure. She also likes to play spies in disguise and brags a wardrobe of outfits which some dressing games may only dream about. 4. Is this the full version of the game? Yes, all quests are unlocked and you download full game version. You can play online or offline. Though the game offers boosters for real money, it also gives you plenty of chances to earn them without paying anything. Play with friends and exchange gifts, win tournaments, collect daily bonus, or watch rewarded video to name a few. By the way, you are also welcome to maintain law and order in your city (see point 2 above). 5. What’s coming next in 2020? What’s good about crime games is that new case files are coming out regularly. Be it a murder mystery or a forgery, it will encourage you to revisit previous locations and new hidden object scenes. The hunt for criminal mastermind continues, and perhaps you will be the one to disclose the conspiracy! ► Discover more great games from Absolutist, including: ◊ WTF Detective ◊ Hidden Numbers: Twisted Worlds ◊ Hidden Objects: Twilight Town ◊ Time Gap: Hidden Objects ◊ Boxie: Hidden Object Puzzle ◊ Bubble Shooter: Classic Arcade Game ◊ Kingdom of Aurelia: Mystery of Poisoned Dagger ◊ Witch's Pranks: Frog's Fortune Adventure ◊ Taken Souls: Blood Ritual ◊ The Renaissance of Evil ◊ Mysteries and Nightmares - Morgiana Become our fan on Facebook: http://facebook.com/Crime-City-Detective-265670850528590 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/absolutistgame Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/absolutistgames/ Visit our site: http://absolutist.com

Screenshots

Captain Nemo4 screens
Crime City4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Crime City at every 2 months against Captain Nemo's every 22 months. Crime City also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.4). Captain Nemo's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (3.7K vs 679). On price, review sentiment, ads 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. Captain Nemo sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Crime City sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Captain Nemo holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Captain Nemo has 3.7K ratings behind it against 679, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Captain Nemo's written reviews are positive against 82% of Crime City's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Captain Nemo ships an update every 22 months, Crime City every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Captain Nemo versus Crime City: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCaptain NemoCrime City
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (3.7K ratings) — better4.4 (679 ratings)
Positive reviews86.9% of reviews — better81.8% of reviews
Number of ratings3.7K — better679
Update frequencyEvery 22 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.49.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size169 MB268 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperCrisp App StudioAbsolutist Ltd

Customer experience

Captain Nemo

All ratings3,653 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral6.9%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews350 reviews
Positive86.9%
Neutral8.0%
Negative5.1%

Crime City

All ratings679 ratings
Positive85.1%
Neutral11.6%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews148 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral10.8%
Negative7.4%

User reviews

Captain Nemo

From 3.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun and challenging
  • 👍 Relaxing gameplay
  • 🎨 Great graphics
  • 💡 Interesting story
  • 👍 No time limits

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Some objects hard to see
  • 💰 Too many ads
  • 🔍 Terminology can be obscure

Crime City

From 679 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and enjoyable game
  • 🚀 Keeps you engaged for hours
  • 💡 Interesting detective/crime-solving elements
  • 👍 Great variety of levels and crimes to solve

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and technical issues reported
  • 🔧 Difficulty accessing settings and customization
  • 💰 In-app purchases required to progress

Bugs and requests

Captain Nemo

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game freezes or crashes on some devices
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to disable ads
  • Ability to adjust brightness/contrast
  • More variety in scenes and puzzles

Crime City

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes and freezes reported
  • Issues with accessing settings

Requested features

3 requests
  • More levels and content updates
  • Improved performance and stability
  • Better customization options for characters

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Captain Nemo

One-time6
  • Instant Hint$0.99
  • Time Machine$0.99
  • Preview Hints Pack$0.99
Show 3 more
  • No Ads$1.99
  • Master Pack Special$2.99
  • Hidden Objects : All-included$3.99
13 purchases

Crime City

One-time13
  • Acceleration of Analysis$0.99
  • Overall Funds$2.99
  • Set of Recruit$2.99
Show 10 more
  • 2nd fire truck$2.99
  • Coins 10000$3.99
  • 30 Cash$3.99
  • Overall Funds 1$5.99
  • Cash 75 and 4 Bonuses$9.99
  • Cash 112 and 8 Bonuses$14.99
  • 50000 Coins and Bonus 4000$19.99
  • Cash 150 and 12 Bonuses$19.99
  • Gold Card New$24.99
  • Cash 375 and 38 Bonuses$49.99

Questions

Is Captain Nemo free?
Captain Nemo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Crime City free?
Crime City is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Captain Nemo or Crime City?
Captain Nemo is rated higher. Captain Nemo averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while Crime City averages 4.4 from 679 ratings.
Do Captain Nemo or Crime City have ads?
Both Captain Nemo and Crime City show ads.
Which is updated more often, Captain Nemo or Crime City?
Captain Nemo ships an update every 22 months, and Crime City every 2 months. Most recently, Captain Nemo was updated on October 24, 2026 and Crime City on October 24, 2026.

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