Comparison

Captain Play vs ReleaseQuest

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
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Captain Play

Features
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Your all-in-one entertainment hub! Seamlessly stream your favorite TV shows, movies, and games with stunning clarity and convenience. Experience the thrill of immersive gaming and the joy of binge-watching your beloved series, all from the comfort of your living room. With intuitive controls and a sleek design, Captain Play brings endless entertainment possibilities to your fingertips.the ultimate entertainment powerhouse designed to elevate your viewing and gaming experience to new heights. Immerse yourself in a world of endless entertainment possibilities, all conveniently packed into one sleek and stylish device. You can effortlessly stream your favorite TV shows, movies, and videos in stunning high-definition resolution. Say goodbye to endless scrolling through different platforms – our intuitive interface brings all your favorite content together in one place, making it easier than ever to discover new favorites and revisit old classics.

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ReleaseQuest

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Never miss the next release. ReleaseQuest helps Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 players discover upcoming games, organise their collections, connect with friends, and keep track of confirmed release dates. Choose the consoles and genres you care about, then explore a personalised feed of upcoming and recently released games. View release dates, countdowns, descriptions, Metacritic scores, HowLongToBeat estimates, trailers, and more, all in one place. Features include: - Follow Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, or both - Discover games based on your favourite genres - Browse upcoming and recently released games - Search the wider game catalogue - View release details, countdowns, scores, completion times, and trailers - Organise games into Wishlist, Playing, Ongoing, Backlog, Completed, Dropped, or Archived - See confirmed Wishlist dates in your personal release calendar - Add releases to your device calendar - Use the home-screen release calendar widget - Review delays and date updates in the Release Change Inbox - Receive a personalised Weekly Quest with recommendations, reminders, and backlog suggestions - Follow favourite publishers, developers, and franchises - Mark games as Not Interested to fine-tune your discovery feeds - Use Surprise Me to choose a game from your filtered feed - Create custom tags and automatic smart lists - Pin favourite games to the top of My Lists - Record personal notes and owned editions - Keep a private play journal with session times, ratings, and notes - Prepare for launch day with release-readiness checklists - Hide titles, artwork, and details with Spoiler Free Countdown - Explore private statistics about your gaming habits - Set completion goals and earn profile progress for gaming milestones - Export and import your game lists between devices Create an optional ReleaseQuest Account to: - Sign in with Apple or Google - Create and personalise your ReleaseQuest profile - Find and add friends - Recommend games to your friends - View friends’ shared Wishlists and what they are currently playing - Choose whether your library and activity are visible to friends - Keep supported account data available across your devices ReleaseQuest has all this and much more, with no subscription required. An account is optional, and the app’s core game-tracking features can be used without one. Private notes, journals, and insights remain stored and processed on your device. ReleaseQuest is an independent, third-party release tracker and companion app for the Nintendo Switch family of consoles. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Nintendo.

Screenshots

Captain Play4 screens
ReleaseQuest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ReleaseQuest at every 2 days against Captain Play's every 5 weeks. Captain Play's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Captain Play ships an update every 5 weeks, ReleaseQuest every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Captain Play versus ReleaseQuest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCaptain PlayReleaseQuest
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better18.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size59 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCaptain Video Private LimitedAARON CLIFFORD DOE

In-app purchases

None

Captain Play

No in-app purchases

None

ReleaseQuest

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Captain Play free?
Captain Play is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ReleaseQuest free?
ReleaseQuest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Captain Play or ReleaseQuest have ads?
Neither Captain Play nor ReleaseQuest shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Captain Play or ReleaseQuest?
Captain Play ships an update every 5 weeks, and ReleaseQuest every 2 days. Most recently, Captain Play was updated on September 26, 2026 and ReleaseQuest on October 6, 2026.

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