Comparison

Submarine Simulator 3D vs Submarine Simulator

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

Submarine Simulator

Command a German U-boat in WWII, hunting enemy convoys with realistic torpedo attacks. Utilize hydrophones, tactical maps, and a periscope to outsmart destroyers and evade depth charges in this single-player naval simulation.

Highlights
  • Realistic U-boat controls
  • Periscope and hydrophone detection
  • Tactical map with convoy tracking
  • T.D.C. for torpedo targeting
  • Campaign of 5 missions
  • Single-player naval warfare
Features
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Take command of a German U-boat in World War II. Hunt enemy convoys, line up the perfect torpedo shot and slip away before the destroyers find you — a realistic 3D submarine simulator built for players who like to think before they fire. 【HOW A U-BOAT ATTACK WORKS】 1. Find the convoy — listen with the hydrophone (sonar) and watch the tactical map 2. Close in at periscope depth without being spotted 3. Observe the target through the periscope: bearing, range, speed and angle on the bow 4. Enter the data into the T.D.C. (Torpedo Data Computer) — it works out the gyro angle 5. Fire your torpedoes, then dive deep and evade the depth charges 【FEATURES】 ・Campaign of 5 missions, from your first war patrol to a full convoy battle ・Realistic U-boat controls: engine telegraph, depth, course and battery ・Periscope, hydrophone and lookouts to detect and track warships and merchant ships ・Torpedo attacks with the T.D.C., just like real WW2 submarine commanders ・Escort destroyers that hunt you with sonar and depth charges ・Tactical map with contacts, predicted courses and range rings ・Time acceleration, auto-save and continue ・Graphics adjust automatically to your device ・Single-player naval warfare — no PvP, play at your own pace ・Available in 17 languages Whether you love WW2 history, naval warfare and warships, or classic submarine games, this U-boat simulator puts you in the captain's seat. Can you sink the convoy and bring your crew home?

Screenshots

Submarine Simulator 3D4 screens
Submarine Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Submarine Simulator 3D at 4.3 against Submarine Simulator's 3.1. Submarine Simulator 3D also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and review sentiment (41% vs 14%). Submarine Simulator's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 12 months). On price, ads and device support 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

Both are free to download. Submarine Simulator sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Submarine Simulator 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Submarine Simulator 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Submarine Simulator 3D has 2.4K ratings behind it against 17, 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 14% of Submarine Simulator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Submarine Simulator 3D ships an update every 12 months, Submarine Simulator every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Submarine Simulator 3D versus Submarine Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubmarine Simulator 3DSubmarine Simulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (2.4K ratings) — better3.1 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews40.5% of reviews — better14.3% of reviews
Number of ratings2.4K — better17
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size181 MB252 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperVahagn SargsyanKatsushi Kuroki

Customer experience

Submarine Simulator 3D

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

Submarine Simulator

All ratings17 ratings
Positive47.1%
Neutral11.8%
Negative41.2%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative71.4%

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

Submarine Simulator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Submarine Simulator 3D

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Submarine Simulator

One-time5
  • Torpedo Resupply Pack (+6)$0.99
  • Full Battery Recharge$0.99
  • Emergency Repair Kit$0.99
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  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Chapter 2: Missions 7-10$3.99

Questions

Is Submarine Simulator 3D free?
Submarine Simulator 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Submarine Simulator free?
Submarine Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Submarine Simulator 3D or Submarine Simulator?
Submarine Simulator 3D is rated higher. Submarine Simulator 3D averages 4.3 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Submarine Simulator averages 3.1 from 17 ratings.
Do Submarine Simulator 3D or Submarine Simulator have ads?
Both Submarine Simulator 3D and Submarine Simulator show ads.
Which is updated more often, Submarine Simulator 3D or Submarine Simulator?
Submarine Simulator 3D ships an update every 12 months, and Submarine Simulator every 2 days. Most recently, Submarine Simulator 3D was updated on November 2, 2026 and Submarine Simulator on November 3, 2026.

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