Comparison

Naval Command 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

Naval Command

Engage in intense World War 2 naval battles, defending escort ships from enemy air attacks. Strategize to safely guide your fleet to port while the enemy adapts their tactics. Upgrade your battle group at the shipyard to prepare for the next challenging mission.

Highlights
  • WW2 naval defense gameplay
  • Protect escort ships
  • Defend against air attacks
  • Realistic battle scenarios
  • Adaptive enemy tactics
  • Shipyard for upgrades
Features
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"Naval Command is the best WW2 naval defense game I've ever played!" - Review by JeffW Protect and escort ships during World War 2. Defend them from the enemy's air attack in a realistic, exciting, and fun battle on the high seas. Complete each Mission to safely bring your escort to port, but beware that the enemy is improving their tactics and capabilities as they learn through each Mission. Restock your battle group at the Shipyard while in Port and prepare for your next Mission. Use your battle skills and nerves of steel to safely deliver your charge. Good hunting!

About

Submarine Simulator

Command a German U-boat in a realistic 3D World War II simulator. Plan and execute torpedo attacks on enemy convoys, utilizing hydrophones and tactical maps to evade destroyers and depth charges. Experience a campaign of missions designed for strategic naval warfare.

Highlights
  • Realistic U-boat controls
  • Periscope and hydrophone detection
  • Torpedo attacks with T.D.C.
  • Tactical map with contacts
  • 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

Naval Command4 screens
Submarine Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Naval Command at 75% against Submarine Simulator's 14%. Naval Command also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). Submarine Simulator's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Naval Command sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Submarine Simulator sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Naval Command holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 45 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Naval Command's written reviews are positive against 14% of Submarine Simulator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Naval Command ships an update every 3 weeks, Submarine Simulator every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Naval Command versus Submarine Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNaval CommandSubmarine Simulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (45 ratings) — better3.0 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better14.3% of reviews
Number of ratings45 — better16
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size133 MB252 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperAppworks Software LLCKatsushi Kuroki

Customer experience

Naval Command

All ratings45 ratings
Positive73.3%
Neutral8.9%
Negative17.8%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Submarine Simulator

All ratings16 ratings
Positive43.8%
Neutral12.5%
Negative43.8%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative71.4%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Naval Command

One-time5
  • +500 Ammo Upgrade$0.99
  • +1 Shot Burst$0.99
  • Ensign's Pack$0.99
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  • Captain's Pack$2.99
  • Admiral's Pack$9.99
4 purchases

Submarine Simulator

One-time4
  • Torpedo Resupply Pack (+6)$0.99
  • Full Battery Recharge$0.99
  • Emergency Repair Kit$0.99
Show 1 more
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Naval Command free?
Naval Command is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Submarine Simulator free?
Submarine Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Naval Command or Submarine Simulator?
Naval Command is rated higher. Naval Command averages 4.0 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while Submarine Simulator averages 3.0 from 16 ratings.
Do Naval Command or Submarine Simulator have ads?
Submarine Simulator shows ads; Naval Command does not.
Which is updated more often, Naval Command or Submarine Simulator?
Naval Command ships an update every 3 weeks, and Submarine Simulator every 3 days. Most recently, Naval Command was updated on October 24, 2026 and Submarine Simulator on October 30, 2026.

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