Captain Nemo vs Edgar Poe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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!
Edgar Poe
Embark on a thrilling detective adventure inspired by Edgar Allan Poe's "The Fall of the House of Usher." Explore atmospheric locations, uncover hidden objects, and solve a mysterious investigation to help Roderick Usher.
- Atmospheric locations with hidden items
- 360-degree panoramic views
- Redesigned and exciting plot
- Collection of rewards
- Re-playable locations
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Do you know who created the popular “detective” genre and whose achievements in literature still remain an unsolved mystery? We invite you to plunge into the mystical atmosphere of Edgar Allan Poe’s famous story, The Fall of the House of Usher! Feel like a detective unexpectedly caught up in the most mysterious and unusual investigation! Help Roderick Usher, who’s acting weird, or solve his mystery. Your curiosity and investigative spirit will overcome the mysterious mess of the gloomy rooms of the House of Usher and its environs. This mysterious and complex story challenges you! The game is TRULY FREE, the whole adventure is open to you without any additional purchases - it's entirely up to you to buy optional tools. Features of the game: - Atmospheric locations contain several sets of hidden items and clues. Re-play in an engaging way! - Among the classic locations, you’ll encounter 360-degree panoramic ones - The plot is creatively redesigned and made even more exciting! - Build a collection of rewards for successfully completing locations in a variety of modes! We'll be happy to stay in touch with you at www.facebook.com/CrispApp - make comments, ask questions, get news about coming games!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Edgar Poe at every 2 months against Captain Nemo's every 22 months. Captain Nemo's advantage is review sentiment (87% vs 65%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Captain Nemo sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Edgar Poe sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Captain Nemo against 4.5 for Edgar Poe. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.6K and 3.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Captain Nemo's written reviews are positive against 65% of Edgar Poe's.
Captain Nemo ships an update every 22 months, Edgar Poe every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Captain Nemo | Edgar Poe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (3.6K ratings) — better | 4.5 (3.7K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 86.9% of reviews — better | 64.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3.6K | 3.7K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | Every 2 months — 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 | 13.4 | 13.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 169 MB | 192 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Crisp App Studio | Crisp App Studio |
Customer experience
Captain Nemo
Edgar Poe
User reviews
Captain Nemo
From 3.6K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Edgar Poe
From 3.7K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ⭐ Great Game
- 👍 Enjoyable Game
- 🕹️ Fun, Relaxing
- 🎨 Good Graphics
- 💰 No Ads or In-App Purchases
Room to improve
- 🤔 Repetitive Gameplay
- 🔍 Objects Hard to See
- 🤨 Confusing Mechanics
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
Edgar Poe
Reported bugs
2 issues- Game Crashes or Freezes
- Invisible Objects
Requested features
2 requests- More Challenging Levels
- Ability to Track Progress Across Devices
In-app purchases
Captain Nemo
- Instant Hint$0.99
- Time Machine$0.99
- Preview Hints Pack$0.99
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- No Ads$1.99
- Master Pack Special$2.99
- Hidden Objects : All-included$3.99
Edgar Poe
- Preview Hints Pack$0.99
- Instant Hint$0.99
- Handful of Coins$0.99
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- Infinity Energy + No Ads$2.99
- Bag with Coins$2.99
- Master Pack Special$4.99
- Сhest with Coins$4.99
- Master Pack: All-included$9.99
Questions
Is Captain Nemo free?
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