# Hidden Object vs Captain Nemo

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hidden Object at none against Captain Nemo's 6. Captain Nemo's advantage is ratings volume (3.7K vs 31) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Captain Nemo sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Hidden Object asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Hidden Object against 4.6 for Captain Nemo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Captain Nemo has 3.7K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Hidden Object's written reviews are positive against 87% of Captain Nemo's.

Hidden Object ships an update every 16 months, Captain Nemo every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Object | Captain Nemo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-object-holiday-venture/id796773401/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captain-nemo-hidden-objects/id1181128688/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 31 | **3.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 81.5% of reviews | **86.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 16 months** | Every 22 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 169 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [晖 郑](https://appshunter.io/developer/539349844) | [Crisp App Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143551614) |

## What reviewers say

### Hidden Object

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-object-holiday-venture/id796773401)

Embark on a free hidden object adventure across over 30 exotic locations. Search for clues in mysterious scenes to solve cases and enjoy hours of relaxing fun or challenging gameplay. Suitable for all ages.

**Highlights:** Free to play, Explore 30+ locations, Search for hidden objects, Use hints, Easy to play, Suitable for all ages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great fun and entertaining
- 💡 Good brain game
- 🚀 Keeps you busy
- 👍 Variety of games
- 👍 Challenging at times

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Annoying pop-up ads
- 🐛 Items too small
- 🐛 Graphics too small
- 🐛 Coloring not very good
- 🐛 Squares are empty (bug)

**Reported bugs**

- Interruptions are a pain
- Pop-up ads take time away
- Bizarre choice of characters
- Bugs in the application
- Squares are empty

**Requested features**

- More time to play
- More updates
- More games like this
- Know which level you are on
- More time


### 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden Object free?

Hidden Object is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Captain Nemo free?

Captain Nemo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hidden Object or Captain Nemo?

Captain Nemo is rated higher. Hidden Object averages 4.5 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Captain Nemo averages 4.6 from 3.7K ratings.

### Do Hidden Object or Captain Nemo have ads?

Both Hidden Object and Captain Nemo show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hidden Object or Captain Nemo?

Hidden Object ships an update every 16 months, and Captain Nemo every 22 months. Most recently, Hidden Object was updated on October 21, 2026 and Captain Nemo on October 22, 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.*