Comparison

Captain Nemo vs Mystery Files

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

Mystery Files

Engage in free-to-play detective puzzles and brain teasers. Discover hidden objects in various locations and choose from a library of interactive stories and quests. Earn achievements and collect unique items as you unravel mysteries.

Highlights
  • Hidden object puzzles
  • Point-and-click adventures
  • Interactive stories
  • Brain teasers and mini-games
  • Achievement system
  • Collectible items
Features
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Free-to-play puzzles, brain teasers, and mini-games in Mystery Files: Hidden Objects, where you need to win mystery games and find hidden objects in every location! This is a library of Domini games and interactive stories that you can choose from. · Play your favorite puzzle games! Choose your own point-and-click adventure! In a single app, you can play any quest you like. An easy-to-read progress meter shows you which hidden object games you have already completed. Never choose between romance and detective genres—play both! · Never get bored! Are you worried about missing a brand-new release from Domini? Not anymore! All of our newest detective games are added to this wonderful collection. Any hidden object adventure quest you want—right at your fingertips! · Earn achievements! Play and replay your favorite puzzles to earn achievements! Be the quickest one to uncover cleverly hidden objects and show off your skills to your friends. Can you unlock them all? · Gather your own collection! Each of our thrilling adventures is full of secrets and mysteries. Be attentive as you travel through unknown worlds and beautiful locations while solving hide-and-seek interactive games! Find morphing artifacts, notes that expand the story, and fun trinkets to collect. Will you be able to complete the whole collection? Download Mystery Files: Hidden Objects—choose any quest you like and play for free! If you want bonus materials or need additional help, you can use the in-game store. ----- Questions? Email us at support@dominigames.com Visit our website to play more brain teasers and puzzles: http://dominigames.com Become our fan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dominigames Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dominigames

Screenshots

Captain Nemo4 screens
Mystery Files4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mystery Files at fortnightly against Captain Nemo's every 22 months. Captain Nemo's advantage is review sentiment (87% vs 58%). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Captain Nemo sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Mystery Files sells 20 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 Captain Nemo against 4.6 for Mystery Files. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.6K and 5.8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Captain Nemo's written reviews are positive against 58% of Mystery Files's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Captain Nemo ships an update every 22 months, Mystery Files fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Captain Nemo versus Mystery Files: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCaptain NemoMystery Files
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (3.6K ratings)4.6 (5.8K ratings)
Positive reviews86.9% of reviews — better58.1% of reviews
Number of ratings3.6K5.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 22 monthsFortnightly — 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 MB431 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperCrisp App StudioDO GAMES LIMITED

Customer experience

Captain Nemo

All ratings3,648 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral6.9%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews350 reviews
Positive86.9%
Neutral8.0%
Negative5.1%

Mystery Files

All ratings5,785 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral5.7%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews1,170 reviews
Positive58.1%
Neutral18.2%
Negative23.7%

User reviews

Captain Nemo

From 3.6K 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

Mystery Files

From 5.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Continuous levels
  • 👍 No ads
  • 👍 Multiple games in one app
  • 👍 Challenging puzzles
  • 👍 Enjoyable stories

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs
  • 🐛 Unresponsive controls
  • 🐛 Broken hint system
  • 🔑 Excessive use of keys/coins to progress
  • 🔑 Long wait times for keys

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

Mystery Files

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Puzzles not working as intended
  • Scenes/items disappearing or becoming uninteractable
  • Game progress being reset or lost
  • Crashes and freezes when using in-app purchases

Requested features

3 requests
  • More ways to earn hints/coins without paying
  • Better instructions for mini-games
  • Ability to skip difficult puzzles

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
20 purchases

Mystery Files

One-time20
  • A Handful of Coins$1.99
  • Pack of useful things$1.99
  • A Handful of Crystals$2.99
Show 17 more
  • A Pouch of Coins$3.99
  • A Pinch of Gems$3.99
  • Handful of useful things$3.99
  • Pack of useful things$4.99
  • Chalice of Coins$4.99
  • Currency box$4.99
  • Heap of Coins$4.99
  • Heap of Gems$4.99
  • A Handful of Gems$5.99
  • A Pouch of Gems$6.99
  • A Bag of Coins$7.99
  • A Bag of Gems$7.99
  • Bandbox of Coins2 variants$9.99
  • Bandbox of Gems$9.99
  • A Chest of Coins$11.99
  • Handful of useful things$12.99
  • Jewelry Box2 variants$14.99

Questions

Is Captain Nemo free?
Captain Nemo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mystery Files free?
Mystery Files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Captain Nemo or Mystery Files?
Captain Nemo and Mystery Files are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3.6K and 5.8K ratings respectively.
Do Captain Nemo or Mystery Files have ads?
Both Captain Nemo and Mystery Files show ads.
Which is updated more often, Captain Nemo or Mystery Files?
Captain Nemo ships an update every 22 months, and Mystery Files fortnightly. Most recently, Captain Nemo was updated on September 20, 2026 and Mystery Files on September 24, 2026.

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