# Enigma Express vs Captain Nemo

The clearest difference is ads: Enigma Express at none against Captain Nemo's shown. Enigma Express also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 22 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.4). Captain Nemo's advantage is ratings volume (3.6K vs 804). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Enigma Express sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Captain Nemo sells 6 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 Enigma Express against 4.6 for Captain Nemo. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 804 and 3.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Enigma Express's written reviews are positive against 87% of Captain Nemo's.

Enigma Express ships an update every 3 weeks, Captain Nemo every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Enigma Express | Captain Nemo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (804 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/enigma-express-hidden-objects/id808097555/reviews) | [4.6 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captain-nemo-hidden-objects/id1181128688/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 804 | **3.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **88.1% of reviews** | 86.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 22 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.1 GB | 169 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Vision Games Publishing LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154875052) | [Crisp App Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143551614) |

## What reviewers say

### Enigma Express

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/enigma-express-hidden-objects/id808097555)

Embark on a global detective adventure to find hidden objects, collect clues, and solve thrilling mysteries. Partner with renowned detectives, travel to exotic locations, and unravel international crime sprees. Challenge friends and climb the leaderboards in this immersive hidden object game.

**Highlights:** Find hidden objects, Collect clues, Solve mysteries, Travel the world, Compete with friends, New levels and missions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pile of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Removal of Adverts | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Vault of Coins | $24.99 | one-time |
| Carriage of Coins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great fun
- 👍 Challenging puzzles
- 👍 Amusing storyline and characters
- 👍 Visually appealing graphics
- 👍 Engaging gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Unable to connect to server
- 🔒 Inability to make purchases or watch ads
- 🔒 Progress blocked without paying or connecting to social media
- 🐛 Impossible challenges
- 🐛 Objects too small or hard to see

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes or freezes
- Connectivity issues preventing access to features
- Progression blocked due to unresolvable challenges

**Requested features**

- More levels and destinations to explore
- Ability to restart or replay the game from the beginning
- Option to disable social media integration
- Improved energy/coin system to allow more continuous play


### 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 Enigma Express free?

Enigma Express is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Captain Nemo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Enigma Express or Captain Nemo?

Enigma Express and Captain Nemo are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 804 and 3.6K ratings respectively.

### Do Enigma Express or Captain Nemo have ads?

Captain Nemo shows ads; Enigma Express does not.

### Which is updated more often, Enigma Express or Captain Nemo?

Enigma Express ships an update every 3 weeks, and Captain Nemo every 22 months. Most recently, Enigma Express was updated on September 29, 2026 and Captain Nemo on October 1, 2026.

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