Comparison

Submarine Sonar vs UBoat Commander

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

Head to head
About

Submarine Sonar

Pilot a submarine using sonar to detect and destroy enemy vessels. Manage your engine noise and sonar pulses carefully to avoid giving away your position. Outwit your opponent to advance in rank.

Highlights
  • Sonar detection system
  • Sonar pulse for stealth detection
  • Enemy position projection
  • Stealth engine management
  • Torpedo combat
  • Rank advancement
Features
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You have been assigned a submarine.  Your submarine has a sonar system that can detect engine noise from enemy submarines, as well as send out a sonar pulse to detect submarines running their engines in stealth mode. The last know position of a submarine as well as the projected position of the submarine is shown on screen. The enemy has the same equipment. Your engine noise, sonar and firing a torpedo will give your position away. Use your wits and you can defeat the enemy and advance in rank.

About

UBoat Commander

Command a World War II submarine, navigating the ocean depths to hunt enemy ships and convoys. Strategize your attacks with torpedoes and stealth, then upgrade your vessel for enhanced speed, armor, and weaponry to survive intense naval battles.

Highlights
  • Command a WW2 submarine
  • Hunt enemy ships and convoys
  • Navigate surface and underwater
  • Upgrade submarine speed, armor, stealth
  • Unlock new weapons and abilities
  • Complete diverse missions
Features
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Command Your Submarine in WW2 Battles Take control of a powerful submarine and dominate the seas in World War II naval warfare. Dive deep, hunt enemy ships, and strike with torpedoes. Every mission is a test of strategy, precision, and survival. Real Submarine Experience Navigate on the surface or dive underwater Control speed, direction, and depth Avoid detection and attack at the right moment Naval Combat Sink enemy warships and convoys Fight against aircraft and patrol forces Use torpedoes and positioning Upgrade Your Submarine Improve speed, armor, and stealth Unlock new weapons and abilities Customize your submarine Missions Destroy convoys Survive enemy attacks Complete objectives Become the Hunter of the Seas Plan your attack, stay hidden, and strike when the enemy least expects it. The ocean is your battlefield.

Screenshots

Submarine Sonar3 screens
UBoat Commander4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: UBoat Commander at 3.3 against Submarine Sonar's 2.2. UBoat Commander also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). Submarine Sonar's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment 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. UBoat Commander sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Submarine Sonar asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

UBoat Commander holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 50% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Submarine Sonar ships an update every 3 months, UBoat Commander every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Submarine Sonar versus UBoat Commander: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubmarine SonarUBoat Commander
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (10 ratings)3.3 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings10 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB406 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperSundqvist Konsult i Umea ABIvan Trafimovich

Customer experience

Submarine Sonar

All ratings10 ratings
Positive30.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

UBoat Commander

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Submarine Sonar

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

UBoat Commander

One-time2
  • No ads package$2.99
  • VIP USS Gato submarine package$12.99

Questions

Is Submarine Sonar free?
Submarine Sonar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is UBoat Commander free?
UBoat Commander is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Submarine Sonar or UBoat Commander?
UBoat Commander is rated higher. Submarine Sonar averages 2.2 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while UBoat Commander averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Submarine Sonar or UBoat Commander have ads?
UBoat Commander shows ads; Submarine Sonar does not.
Which is updated more often, Submarine Sonar or UBoat Commander?
Submarine Sonar ships an update every 3 months, and UBoat Commander every 4 days. Most recently, Submarine Sonar was updated on October 10, 2026 and UBoat Commander on October 24, 2026.

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