# Captain Nemo vs Mystery Files

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Captain Nemo | Mystery Files |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captain-nemo-hidden-objects/id1181128688/reviews) | [4.6 (5.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-files-hidden-objects/id1589094825/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3.6K | **5.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **86.9% of reviews** | 58.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 169 MB | 431 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Crisp App Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143551614) | [DO GAMES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542346466) |

## 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


### Mystery Files

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-files-hidden-objects/id1589094825)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A Handful of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack of useful things | $1.99 | one-time |
| A Handful of Crystals | $2.99 | one-time |
| A Pouch of Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| A Pinch of Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Handful of useful things | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pack of useful things | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chalice of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Currency box | $4.99 | one-time |
| Heap of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Heap of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| A Handful of Gems | $5.99 | one-time |
| A Pouch of Gems | $6.99 | one-time |
| A Bag of Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| A Bag of Gems | $7.99 | one-time |
| Bandbox of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bandbox of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| A Chest of Coins | $11.99 | one-time |
| Handful of useful things | $12.99 | one-time |
| Jewelry Box | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*