The Paranormal Society vs Captain Nemo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Paranormal Society
Embark on a hidden object adventure in Victorian London, where you join a secret society to banish phantoms. Explore manors, solve puzzles, and find hidden items to uncover the truth behind a spectral invasion.
- Find and use hidden objects
- Solve enigmatic puzzles
- Explore stunning manors
- Banish evil spirits
- Complete engaging quests
- Assemble collections
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From the company that brought you Hidden City® comes the first-ever free-to-play hidden object adventure The Paranormal Society®, which takes the genre to a new level! If you enjoy finding hidden objects, tackling puzzle adventures or completing quests, this riveting game is for you. Victorian London is experiencing an invasion of malevolent phantoms. The government officially denies it but has secretly asked the Paranormal Society for help. As a young wife who witnessed your husband's spirit leave his body to join other phantoms, you become the newest member of the Paranormal Society in order to get answers. In the process, you will also: EXPLORE London's stunning manors, FIND AND USE hidden objects, SOLVE enigmatic puzzles, USE scientific tools and... BANISH evil spirits! While this game is absolutely free to play, you have the ability to unlock optional bonuses via in-app purchases from within the game. You may disable in-app purchases in your device settings. ● 22 absorbing locations to search ● 29 unforgettable characters to meet ● 44 phantoms to chase and defeat ● Over 1800 engaging quests to fulfill ● Dozens of collections to assemble along your adventure ● iPhone XR Display support ● iPad Pro Display Support ● Game Center Support Plus, more locations, characters, phantoms, quests, collections and puzzles are coming in regular updates that are absolutely FREE! ____________________________ Game available in: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Traditional Chinese ____________________________ Sign up now for a weekly round-up of the best from G5 Games! www.g5e.com/e-mail ____________________________ G5 Games - World of Adventures™! Collect them all! Search for "g5" in iTunes! ____________________________ VISIT US: www.g5e.com WATCH US: www.youtube.com/g5enter FIND US: www.facebook.com/g5games FOLLOW US: www.twitter.com/g5games G5 End User License Supplemental Terms: http://www.g5e.com/G5_End_User_License_Supplemental_Terms
Captain Nemo
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.
- 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
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Solve the mystery of Nautilus in the hidden object adventure game! A game based on "20,000 Leagues under the Sea", a famous novel by Jules Vernes. The game is TRULY FREE: you can download the full version for free and unlock every scene with no in-game purchases. It tells the story of the incredible journey of mysterious Captain Nemo and three friends, who have inadvertently found themselves on board his underwater vessel, the Nautilus. Frigate Abraham Lincoln sets out to search for an undiscovered sea monster. The expedition, in which Pierre Aronnax, his loyal servant Conseil, and Canadian harpooner Ned Land take part, finds the monster and starts a chase. Unexpectedly, the monster turns out to be a unique underwater vessel. Professor Aronnax and his two companions are taken prisoner by the captain of the Nautilus. Despite the fascinating beauty of the undersea realm, the three friends yearn to break free and return to normal life on dry land... This game has the following special features: - Vibrant interiors of a character vessel, magical underwater views, and tropical islands. - Complex and diverse locations: experience regular landscapes alongside 360-degree panoramas and 3D views! - Build your collection of rewards! Go through scenes again to try new quests and get new rewards! Jules Verne was an author who always surprised the world. His stories are so realistic that, even today, readers are convinced that the journeys he described were real. We'll be happy to stay in touch with you at www.facebook.com/CrispApp : leave comments, ask questions and get news about coming games!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: The Paranormal Society at every 4 weeks against Captain Nemo's every 22 months. The Paranormal Society also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 3.7K) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.4). Captain Nemo's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (87% vs 76%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. The Paranormal Society sells 10 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.
Captain Nemo holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11K and 3.7K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of The Paranormal Society's written reviews are positive against 87% of Captain Nemo's.
The Paranormal Society ships an update every 4 weeks, Captain Nemo every 22 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.
| Parameter | The Paranormal Society | Captain Nemo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (11K ratings) | 4.6 (3.7K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.6% of reviews | 86.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 11K — better | 3.7K |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 22 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 101 MB | 169 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | G5 Entertainment AB | Crisp App Studio |
Customer experience
The Paranormal Society
Captain Nemo
User reviews
The Paranormal Society
From 11K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Fun game
- 👍 Interesting story
- 👍 Gorgeous graphics
- 👍 Challenging gameplay
- 👍 Addictive and engaging
Room to improve
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- ⏱️ Insufficient time to complete levels
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🕵️ Difficult to find hidden objects
Captain Nemo
From 3.7K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fun and challenging
- 👍 Relaxing gameplay
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 💡 Interesting story
- 👍 No time limits
Room to improve
- 🔍 Some objects hard to see
- 💰 Too many ads
- 🔍 Terminology can be obscure
Bugs and requests
The Paranormal Society
Reported bugs
3 issues- Unavailable seasonal specters
- Missing objects in certain levels
- Game freezing and locking up
Requested features
5 requests- More frequent updates with new content
- Ability to restore progress after device change
- Option to bypass Mystic Runes mini-games
- Improved visibility and contrast for hidden objects
- Increased energy replenishment rate
Captain Nemo
Reported bugs
2 issues- Game freezes or crashes on some devices
- Compatibility issues on older devices
Requested features
3 requests- Option to disable ads
- Ability to adjust brightness/contrast
- More variety in scenes and puzzles
In-app purchases
The Paranormal Society
- Special Offer$0.99
- Superior Deal$0.99
- Handful of Rubies$1.99
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- Array of Rubies$4.99
- Super Deal$4.99
- Mound of Rubies$9.99
- Hyper Deal$9.99
- Salver of Rubies$19.99
- Special Deal$19.99
- Jewel-box of Rubies$49.99
Captain Nemo
- Instant Hint$0.99
- Time Machine$0.99
- Preview Hints Pack$0.99
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- No Ads$1.99
- Master Pack Special$2.99
- Hidden Objects : All-included$3.99
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