Comparison

Captain Backwater's Adventure vs Stormglass

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

Head to head
About

Captain Backwater's Adventure

Embark on a pirate puzzle adventure to help Captain Backwater loot treasure caves, find riches, and rescue Mary O'Maley. This brain challenge offers fresh gameplay, special items, and the chance to become the most feared pirate.

Highlights
  • Challenging pirate puzzle gameplay
  • Loot dangerous treasure caves
  • Find the biggest pirate treasure
  • Rescue Mary O'Maley
  • Collect special items
  • Share achievements with friends
Features
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Get ready for the biggest pirate puzzle adventure ever. Meet Captain Backwater - the most feared pirate in the Caribbean. Help him to loot dangerous treasure caves, find the biggest pirate treasure ever and rescue Backwater's beloved Mary O'Maley. This adventure is a real brain challenge for you full of danger, fun and fame. - fresh & challenging gameplay - many extras & special items - clear 100 treasure caves - complete the cursed amulet - become the most feared pirate in the Caribbean - share your achievements with your friends

About

Stormglass

Embark on a story-driven hidden-object adventure on a mysterious island. Explore detailed scenes, solve puzzles, and uncover secrets across 10 chapters. Your observation skills are key to finding hidden objects and progressing through the narrative.

Highlights
  • Story-driven adventure
  • Hidden object scenes
  • 10 chapter narrative
  • Mystery solving
  • Detailed environments
  • Relaxing gameplay
Features
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A mysterious discovery. A remote island. An expedition filled with secrets. The Secret of Stormglass Island is a story-driven hidden-object adventure where observation is your greatest tool. Travel across stormy seas, explore abandoned outposts, descend into glowing caves, investigate forgotten workshops, and uncover the mystery surrounding the legendary Northstar Compass. SEARCH BEAUTIFULLY DETAILED SCENES Explore richly detailed environments packed with cleverly hidden objects, expedition gear, clues, and mysterious discoveries — every one placed by hand. EXPERIENCE A 10-CHAPTER ADVENTURE Follow an expedition from its first mysterious message through dangerous storms, hidden passages, mechanical chambers, flooded archives, and a long-lost discovery beneath Stormglass Island. SOLVE MYSTERIES AND FOLLOW CLUES Search for important objects, examine unusual machinery, uncover hidden symbols, and use your powers of observation to progress deeper into the mystery. EXPLORE UNIQUE LOCATIONS Visit a cozy explorer’s workshop, bustling harbor, storm-tossed ship, abandoned weather station, crystal-lined caves, mechanical galleries, flooded libraries, and secret underground chambers. RELAXING HIDDEN-OBJECT GAMEPLAY Take your time and explore each scene at your own pace. Use hints when you need a little help and enjoy the satisfaction of completing every collection. A CINEMATIC STORYBOOK WORLD Warm, atmospheric environments, evocative music, and an adventurous mystery combine to create a hidden-object experience filled with wonder and discovery. Can you uncover the secret of Stormglass Island and discover the truth behind the Northstar Compass?

Screenshots

Captain Backwater's Adventure4 screens
Stormglass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Captain Backwater's Adventure at none against Stormglass's shown. Captain Backwater's Adventure also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Captain Backwater's Adventure against 5.0 for Stormglass. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Captain Backwater's Adventure versus Stormglass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCaptain Backwater's AdventureStormglass
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings33
Update frequencyDaily—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAsylum Square Interactive GmbHFourth Funnel Games LLC

Customer experience

Captain Backwater's Adventure

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Stormglass

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Captain Backwater's Adventure

No in-app purchases

None

Stormglass

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Captain Backwater's Adventure free?
Captain Backwater's Adventure is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stormglass free?
Stormglass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Captain Backwater's Adventure or Stormglass?
Captain Backwater's Adventure and Stormglass are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Captain Backwater's Adventure or Stormglass have ads?
Stormglass shows ads; Captain Backwater's Adventure does not.

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