Comparison

Crash Dive 2 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

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.

About

Submarine Simulator

Command a German U-boat in a realistic 3D simulation of World War II naval warfare. Strategically hunt enemy convoys using detailed controls and tactical maps, then evade destroyers and depth charges. Experience a campaign of missions designed for players who enjoy thoughtful gameplay.

Highlights
  • Realistic U-boat controls
  • Periscope and hydrophone detection
  • Torpedo Data Computer (TDC) targeting
  • Tactical map with contact tracking
  • 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

Crash Dive 24 screens
Submarine Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Crash Dive 2 at 93% against Submarine Simulator's 14%. Crash Dive 2 also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.4) and ads (none vs shown). Submarine Simulator's advantage is price (Free vs $9.99) and update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). On in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Submarine Simulator is free to download; Crash Dive 2 costs $9.99 up front. Crash Dive 2 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Submarine Simulator sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Crash Dive 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crash Dive 2 has 325 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Crash Dive 2's written reviews are positive against 14% of Submarine Simulator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Crash Dive 2 ships an update monthly, Submarine Simulator every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Crash Dive 2 versus Submarine Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrash Dive 2Submarine Simulator
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (325 ratings) — better3.4 (21 ratings)
Positive reviews93.2% of reviews — better14.3% of reviews
Number of ratings325 — better21
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#130 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size352 MB261 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperPanic Ensues SoftwareKatsushi Kuroki

Customer experience

Crash Dive 2

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

Submarine Simulator

All ratings21 ratings
Positive52.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative71.4%

Bugs and requests

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

Submarine Simulator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Crash Dive 2

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

Submarine Simulator

One-time7
  • Sortie Set$0.99
  • Torpedo Resupply Pack (+6)$0.99
  • Full Battery Recharge$0.99
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  • Emergency Repair Kit$0.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Chapter 2: Missions 7-10$3.99
  • Complete Pack$5.99

Questions

Is Crash Dive 2 free?
Crash Dive 2 costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Submarine Simulator free?
Submarine Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Crash Dive 2 or Submarine Simulator?
Crash Dive 2 is rated higher. Crash Dive 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 325 ratings, while Submarine Simulator averages 3.4 from 21 ratings.
Do Crash Dive 2 or Submarine Simulator have ads?
Submarine Simulator shows ads; Crash Dive 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Crash Dive 2 or Submarine Simulator?
Crash Dive 2 ships an update monthly, and Submarine Simulator every 2 days. Most recently, Crash Dive 2 was updated on November 7, 2026 and Submarine Simulator on November 7, 2026.

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