Comparison

Submarine Simulator 3D vs Crash Dive 2

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

Head to head
About

Submarine Simulator 3D

Engage in intense naval warfare as a submarine commando. Explore underwater environments, battle enemy warships and submarines using a variety of weapons, and experience realistic combat simulations. The game features multiple submarine classes and weapon types for strategic gameplay.

Highlights
  • Become a submarine commando
  • Explore deep sea secrets
  • Battle enemy ships and submarines
  • Utilize torpedoes and ballistic missiles
  • Realistic underwater environment simulation
  • Multiple submarine classes
Features
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Submarine Simulator : Naval Warfare is a game where you can become a real submarine commando. explore the deepest sea secrets Submarines: - Akula Typhoon 941 - Kilo Class - US Ohio Class - HMS Anson - Akula III - HMS Astude - Vanguard Class Submarine - Poseidon A002 - Expeditor Special Submarine - Poseidon A003 Then explore ocean underwater spaces, islands. Enjoy high quality underwater environment simulation! But do not forget to be careful: enemy ships and submarines can appear from abysmal ocean misery or underwater deepness. Enemy Warships: - New generation Patrol Ships - Cruisers - Helicopter carriers But you have weapons! So go ahead and take the naval battle, and win the war! As this is the most realistic submarine war simulation ever built for mobile devices. Submarine Weapons: - Torpedo - Smart Torpedo - Ballistic Missiles (nuclear warheads) Enemies can shoot with torpedos, smart torpedos and artillery guns. Destroy them, win or enjoy last seconds of your submarine’s life with viewing realistic sound and explosion effects around you.

About

Crash Dive 2

Command a Gato-class submarine in the South Pacific, hunting enemy convoys and engaging in naval combat. Utilize stealth or direct offense, manage your crew, and upgrade your vessel through a lengthy campaign or random missions. Features dynamic weather and day/night cycles.

Highlights
  • Submarine simulation with arcade action
  • Stealth and offensive combat options
  • Day/night cycle and weather effects
  • Crew management and damage control
  • Submarine upgrade tech tree
  • Campaign mode and random missions
  • Modding editor
Features
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Hunt enemy convoys, battle destroyers, attack land bases, and shoot down aircraft in this long-awaited sequel to the best-selling "Crash Dive". Take command of a Gato-class submarine prowling the South Pacific in search of enemy shipping to sink. Sneak past the destroyers and torpedo the transports, or surface and engage the sub-chasers in a duel with your deck gun. When the enemy planes come in on a strafing run, man your AA guns to take them down! Evade the hunting escorts before they can crush you with their depth charges. Features: * Smoothly blends a submarine simulator with arcade action. * Provides the tools for both stealth and offense; you decide how aggressive you want to be. * Full day/night cycle and wide range of weather conditions affect visibility and weapons. * Crew health and location-based damage affects the performance of your sub. * Optional crew management and detailed damage control (or let the computer take care of that for you). * Optional upgrade tech tree for your sub (can also be left to the AI). * Lengthy campaign mode. * Random mission generator for deep replayability. * Both randomly-generated maps and real-world locales including the Solomon Islands, Philippines, Sea of Japan, and more! * Built-in modding editor lets you change every aspect of the game.

Screenshots

Submarine Simulator 3D4 screens
Crash Dive 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Crash Dive 2 at 93% against Submarine Simulator 3D's 41%. Crash Dive 2 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). Submarine Simulator 3D's advantage is price (Free vs $9.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On device support and iOS requirement 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

Submarine Simulator 3D is free to download; Crash Dive 2 costs $9.99 up front. Crash Dive 2 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Submarine Simulator 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Crash Dive 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Submarine Simulator 3D has 2.4K ratings behind it against 324, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Submarine Simulator 3D's written reviews are positive against 93% of Crash Dive 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Submarine Simulator 3D ships an update every 12 months, Crash Dive 2 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Submarine Simulator 3D versus Crash Dive 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubmarine Simulator 3DCrash Dive 2
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating4.3 (2.4K ratings)4.7 (324 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.5% of reviews93.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.4K — better324
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size181 MB352 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperVahagn SargsyanPanic Ensues Software

Customer experience

Submarine Simulator 3D

All ratings2,375 ratings
Positive80.2%
Neutral8.8%
Negative11.0%
Written reviews111 reviews
Positive40.5%
Neutral16.2%
Negative43.2%

Crash Dive 2

All ratings319 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral1.6%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews207 reviews
Positive93.2%
Neutral1.9%
Negative4.8%

User reviews

Submarine Simulator 3D

From 2.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun game
  • 🚀 Great graphics
  • 💡 Customizable difficulty
  • 😊 Enjoyable gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Lack of instructions/tutorial
  • 🔒 Confusing controls
  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs
  • 💸 Too many ads
  • 🔋 Ads drain battery

Crash Dive 2

From 324 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Great game mechanics
  • 🔍 Detailed simulation
  • 👍 Intuitive interface
  • 🎨 Excellent graphics
  • 🕹️ Customizable difficulty levels

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
  • 🔢 Limited campaign or mission variety
  • 🔍 Lack of external camera view
  • 🔢 Unrealistic enemy behavior (e.g. torpedoes, depth charges)

Bugs and requests

Submarine Simulator 3D

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Torpedoes not firing correctly
  • Submarines clipping through terrain
  • Incorrect reward/coin tracking
  • Freezing/crashing issues
  • Overlapping controls

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more submarine types
  • Improve torpedo firing mechanics
  • Implement a sandbox mode
  • Add an option to remove ads
  • Improve multiplayer functionality

Crash Dive 2

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Targeting reticle not appearing
  • Rudder commands causing uncontrolled circling
  • Game locking up unexpectedly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add German U-boat campaign
  • Implement more historical accuracy
  • Introduce submarine tenders and friendly ports
  • Provide crew management and customization options
  • Add time acceleration feature

In-app purchases

None

Submarine Simulator 3D

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Crash Dive 2

One-time2
  • Aleutian Islands Expansion$4.99
  • East Indies Expansion$4.99

Questions

Is Submarine Simulator 3D free?
Submarine Simulator 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Crash Dive 2 free?
Crash Dive 2 costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Submarine Simulator 3D or Crash Dive 2?
Crash Dive 2 is rated higher. Submarine Simulator 3D averages 4.3 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Crash Dive 2 averages 4.7 from 324 ratings.
Do Submarine Simulator 3D or Crash Dive 2 have ads?
Submarine Simulator 3D shows ads; Crash Dive 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Submarine Simulator 3D or Crash Dive 2?
Submarine Simulator 3D ships an update every 12 months, and Crash Dive 2 monthly. Most recently, Submarine Simulator 3D was updated on October 25, 2026 and Crash Dive 2 on October 27, 2026.

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