Comparison

Submania vs Polycell

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

Head to head
About

Submania

Navigate a submarine through challenging underwater mazes, avoiding mines and collecting coins. The goal is to reach the end of each level without sinking your vessel. It's a test of reflexes and precision.

Highlights
  • Tap-to-navigate gameplay
  • Underwater obstacle course
  • Minefield avoidance
  • Coin collection for points
  • Level-based progression
Features
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Tap the screen to navigate your submarine through a maze of underwater obstacles. Maneuver passed mine fields and collect coins to earn points. Be careful not to sink your ship as you avoid the mines to complete each level.

About

Polycell

Features
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Welcome to Polycell, a captivating world where you take on the role of a tiny virus on a thrilling mission. Your goal? Collect as much DNA from other cells while evading furious enemies! With two exciting game modes to choose from, dive into the adventures of a virus mutant. Polycell offers a classic arcade experience infused with modern twists. Encounter AI-driven enemy cells, navigate through physics-based gameplay with simple finger controls — hold & drag, aim, and release. Explore diverse custom skins and collect DNA points to unlock powerful upgrades like IMMUNIUM and FROZIUM. Discover special cells for point multipliers or to slow down aggressive adversaries. Compete on global leaderboards, challenging friends and players worldwide. Earn achievements and collect coveted medals as you showcase your skills in this immersive, action-packed universe. Join the Polycell world and test your agility, strategy, and precision in this exhilarating game. Get ready to unleash your virus avatar into a realm of challenges and triumphs — let the adventure begin! FEATURES of Polycell: - Classical Arcade game - Angry ENEMY cells driven by AI - Enjoy a FUN PHYSICS-BASED GAMEPLAY: Control the tiny virus, aka polycell by using your fingers, hold and drag, aim and release method so simple - Custom SKINS - UPGRADE: Collect DNA points, use power ups to boost your points, like IMMUNIUM or FROZIUM, collect special cells to get POINTS DOUBLING or angry enemy SLOWER - LEADERBOARDS compete with your friends and other players and prove who is the best on the global leaderboards - ACHIEVEMENTS / COLLECTIBLE MEDALS - USING Game Center Enjoy the awesomeness, have fun with Polycell. Do you love Polycell? Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/biongames

Screenshots

Submania4 screens
Polycell4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Submania at none against Polycell's 6. On price, update cadence, 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. Polycell sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Submania asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Submania ships an update every 6 weeks, Polycell every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Submania versus Polycell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubmaniaPolycell
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size278 MB137 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGavin Software Solutions LLCNorbert Fritz

In-app purchases

None

Submania

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Polycell

One-time6
  • One piece of Amethyst$1.99
  • Two pieces of Amethyst$3.99
  • Three pieces of Amethyst$7.99
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  • Handful of Amethyst$12.99
  • A bunch of Amethyst$19.99
  • Mountain of Amethyst$39.99

Questions

Is Submania free?
Submania is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Polycell free?
Polycell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Submania or Polycell have ads?
Both Submania and Polycell show ads.
Which is updated more often, Submania or Polycell?
Submania ships an update every 6 weeks, and Polycell every 3 weeks. Most recently, Submania was updated on September 27, 2026 and Polycell on October 3, 2026.

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