Comparison

Submarine Simulator vs Competitive Tennis Challenge

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

Head to head
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?

About

Competitive Tennis Challenge

Experience realistic tennis on your mobile device with multiple game modes, customizable AI opponents, and various court surfaces. Improve your skills with practice modes or compete in ranked tournaments to become the top player. Enjoy dynamic camera angles and intuitive touch controls.

Highlights
  • Multiple play modes (Practice, Single Match, Rank Tournament)
  • Customizable AI opponents and difficulty
  • Choice of court surfaces (hard, clay, grass)
  • Intuitive touch movement controls
  • Multiple camera angles
  • Accomplishment sharing
Features
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Play, practice or compete in a tennis tournament whenever you want right on your phone or iPad! Choose from 3 different play modes: - Practice - play against a ball machine to improve your game. - Single Match - play against an AI opponent with customizable settings. - Rank Tournament - compete against AI opponents to work your way up to top #1 ranking. Easy to use touch movement controls. Extensive Help screens and diagrams of movement controls. Includes umpire, plus 2 sideline and backline cameras to zoom in on close calls. Choice of court surface (hard, clay, and grass). Three AI difficulty levels. Can chose number of sets and games. Optionally shares your accomplishments via email, or text messaging. Universal App - supports iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad, including standard, Retina, and iPhone X displays. Even runs on Apple Mac or MacBooks equipped with Apple’s new M1 Silicon chip with easy to use mouse and on screen controls.

Screenshots

Submarine Simulator4 screens
Competitive Tennis Challenge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Submarine Simulator at Free against Competitive Tennis Challenge's $2.99. Submarine Simulator also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 30 months) and ratings volume (16 vs 1). Competitive Tennis Challenge's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On 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; Competitive Tennis Challenge costs $2.99 up front. Submarine Simulator sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Competitive Tennis Challenge asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Competitive Tennis Challenge holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Submarine Simulator has 16 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Submarine Simulator ships an update every 3 days, Competitive Tennis Challenge every 30 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Submarine Simulator versus Competitive Tennis Challenge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubmarine SimulatorCompetitive Tennis Challenge
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating3.0 (16 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 30 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size252 MB163 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperKatsushi KurokiMagnin & Associates

Customer experience

Submarine Simulator

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

Competitive Tennis Challenge

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Submarine Simulator

One-time4
  • Torpedo Resupply Pack (+6)$0.99
  • Full Battery Recharge$0.99
  • Emergency Repair Kit$0.99
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  • Remove Ads$2.99
None

Competitive Tennis Challenge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Submarine Simulator free?
Submarine Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Competitive Tennis Challenge free?
Competitive Tennis Challenge costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Submarine Simulator or Competitive Tennis Challenge?
Competitive Tennis Challenge is rated higher. Submarine Simulator averages 3.0 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Competitive Tennis Challenge averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Submarine Simulator or Competitive Tennis Challenge have ads?
Submarine Simulator shows ads; Competitive Tennis Challenge does not.
Which is updated more often, Submarine Simulator or Competitive Tennis Challenge?
Submarine Simulator ships an update every 3 days, and Competitive Tennis Challenge every 30 months. Most recently, Submarine Simulator was updated on October 30, 2026 and Competitive Tennis Challenge on October 14, 2026.

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