# Captain Nemo vs Hidden Epee

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hidden Epee at every 5 weeks against Captain Nemo's every 22 months. Captain Nemo's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (3.7K vs 192). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

Captain Nemo ships an update every 22 months, Hidden Epee every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Captain Nemo | Hidden Epee |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captain-nemo-hidden-objects/id1181128688/reviews)** | [4.4 (192 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-epee-mystery-game/id1550775479/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.7K** | 192 |
| Positive reviews | **86.9% of reviews** | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 169 MB | 221 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Crisp App Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143551614) | [G5 Entertainment AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/305426797) |

## What reviewers say

### Captain Nemo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captain-nemo-hidden-objects/id1181128688)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Instant Hint | $0.99 | one-time |
| Time Machine | $0.99 | one-time |
| Preview Hints Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Master Pack Special | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hidden Objects : All-included | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or crashes on some devices
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Option to disable ads
- Ability to adjust brightness/contrast
- More variety in scenes and puzzles


### Hidden Epee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-epee-mystery-game/id1550775479)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Deal | $0.99 | one-time |
| Handful  of Crystals | $1.99 | one-time |
| Super Deal | $1.99 | one-time |
| Array of Crystals | $4.99 | one-time |
| Wonderful Deal | $4.99 | one-time |
| Array of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Crystals | $9.99 | one-time |
| Incredible Deal | $9.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of Crystals | $19.99 | one-time |
| Hyper Deal | $19.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Trunk of Crystals | $49.99 | one-time |
| Cart of Crystals | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 21, 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.*