Comparison

Captain Nemo vs Hidden Epee

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

Head to head
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

Hidden Epee

Embark on an adventure in 17th-century France to find a mythical object. Explore cryptic locations, solve puzzles, and uncover ancient mysteries. Encounter allies and foes as you battle evil and unravel a gripping storyline.

Highlights
  • Hidden object scenes
  • Cryptic puzzles
  • Gripping storyline
  • Mini-games
  • Collectible items
  • Achievements
  • Multiplayer features
Features
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Put your mettle to the test as you hunt for rare and powerful artifacts in the most thrilling hidden object game you’ve seen yet! Scratch your itch for adventure and history as you journey into France during the Age of Enlightenment. Enlist your loyal assistant, Paul de Gris, to help you find the enigmatic Silver Epee – a mythical object draped in magic. Explore hundreds of cryptic locations as you search for clues and unlock new puzzles to solve this ancient mystery. Venture out into the Other World, an eerie land ruled by ghastly creatures where danger lurks around every corner. Embark on haunting quests alongside brave allies, dodge the corrupt authorities, and harness great powers to rid the world of evil! A series of unexplained eclipses has fallen over the City and left the populace in a panic, with citizens disappearing left and right. No one but you has the skills to face this threat. Plunge into the unknown and get ready to: FOLLOW a gripping storyline that reimagines life in 17th-century France COMPLETE quests and track your progress along two different maps FIND precious objects hidden inside beautifully realistic locations ENCOUNTER mysterious characters that may help or hinder your mission IMMERSE yourself in this mystical world through sharp and colorful graphics CHALLENGE your skills with captivating mini-games and hidden object scenes ASSEMBLE valuable collectibles, unlock unique achievements, and play with your friends to up the ante ENJOY the game for hours on end as you discover new things with every update! While this game is absolutely free to play, you have the ability to unlock optional bonuses via in-app purchases from within the game. You may disable in-app purchases in your device settings. You can play this game whether you’re offline or online. Game available in: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Russian, Korean, Chinese, Japanese ____________________________ Sign up now for a weekly round-up of the best from G5 Games! www.g5e.com/e-mail ____________________________ G5 Games - World of Adventures™! Collect them all! Search for "g5" on the App Store! ____________________________ Visit us: www.g5e.com Watch us: www.youtube.com/g5enter Find us: www.facebook.com/g5games Follow us: www.twitter.com/g5games G5 End User License Supplemental Terms: https://www.g5e.com/G5_End_User_License_Supplemental_Terms Terms of Service: https://www.g5e.com/termsofservice

Screenshots

Captain Nemo4 screens
Hidden Epee4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hidden Epee at every 5 weeks against Captain Nemo's every 22 months. Captain Nemo's advantage is ratings volume (3.7K vs 192) and review sentiment (87% vs 71%). On price, rating, 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 Hidden Epee sells 14 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 192, 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 71% of Hidden Epee's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Captain Nemo ships an update every 22 months, Hidden Epee every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Captain Nemo versus Hidden Epee: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCaptain NemoHidden Epee
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (3.7K ratings) — better4.4 (192 ratings)
Positive reviews86.9% of reviews — better71.4% of reviews
Number of ratings3.7K — better192
Update frequencyEvery 22 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size169 MB221 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCrisp App StudioG5 Entertainment AB

Customer experience

Captain Nemo

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

Hidden Epee

All ratings192 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral5.7%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews91 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral15.4%
Negative13.2%

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

Hidden Epee

From 192 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Beautiful graphics and art design
  • 📱 Vertical orientation gameplay option
  • 🎯 Engaging story and interesting narrative
  • 🧩 Variety of puzzle types (hidden objects, match-3, find differences)
  • ⏱️ No timers on levels reduces anxiety

Room to improve

  • 💰 Extremely expensive in-app purchases and monetization
  • 🔍 Hidden objects too small and difficult to find
  • ⚡ Energy depletes quickly, limiting playtime
  • 🎮 Game becomes frustratingly difficult early on
  • 📚 Lack of clear instructions on tool usage

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

Hidden Epee

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Game crashes after updates
  • Inventory items inaccessible
  • Match-3 objectives show incorrect crystal counts
  • Search function sends to wrong location
  • Scenes don't fit properly on iPad screens
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  • Energy level cuts without explanation
  • Inconsistent booster generation in match-3 games
  • Graphics don't match object descriptions
  • Level progression stuck for extended periods

Requested features

10 requests
  • Regular game updates and new content
  • More quests and story missions
  • Vertical orientation for other G5 hidden object games like Sherlock
  • Better explanation of game mechanics and tool usage
  • More generous free rewards and crystals
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  • Ability to earn tools through gameplay instead of only purchasing
  • Better fit for iPad screens without requiring scrolling
  • Additional side games and mini-games
  • Improved difficulty scaling that gradually increases
  • Access to market scene in the 'other world'

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Captain Nemo

One-time6
  • 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
14 purchases

Hidden Epee

One-time14
  • Special Offer$0.99
  • Special Deal$0.99
  • Handful of Crystals$1.99
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  • Super Deal$1.99
  • Array of Crystals$4.99
  • Wonderful Deal$4.99
  • Array of Coins$4.99
  • Pile of Crystals$9.99
  • Incredible Deal$9.99
  • Barrel of Crystals$19.99
  • Hyper Deal$19.99
  • Barrel of Coins$19.99
  • Trunk of Crystals$49.99
  • Cart of Crystals$99.99

Questions

Is Captain Nemo free?
Captain Nemo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hidden Epee free?
Hidden Epee is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Captain Nemo or Hidden Epee?
Captain Nemo is rated higher. Captain Nemo averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while Hidden Epee averages 4.4 from 192 ratings.
Do Captain Nemo or Hidden Epee have ads?
Both Captain Nemo and Hidden Epee show ads.
Which is updated more often, Captain Nemo or Hidden Epee?
Captain Nemo ships an update every 22 months, and Hidden Epee every 5 weeks. Most recently, Captain Nemo was updated on October 19, 2026 and Hidden Epee on October 19, 2026.

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