# Bugdom 2 vs Subnautica

The clearest difference is rating: Subnautica at 4.6 against Bugdom 2's 4.1. Subnautica also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 63). Bugdom 2's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $8.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Bugdom 2 costs $2.99 and Subnautica $8.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Subnautica holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subnautica has 1.2K ratings behind it against 63, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Bugdom 2's written reviews are positive against 82% of Subnautica's.

Bugdom 2 ships an update every 6 months, Subnautica every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bugdom 2 | Subnautica |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $8.99 |
| Rating | [4.1 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bugdom-2/id291322250/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subnautica/id6478639011/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 63 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 69.1% of reviews | **82.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#19** |
| Size | 97 MB | 2.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Pangea Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/281736538) | [Unknown Worlds](https://appshunter.io/developer/1733568374) |

## What reviewers say

### Bugdom 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bugdom-2/id291322250)

Embark on a console-quality 3D action-adventure as Skip McFly, a grasshopper exploring a house and its surroundings. Encounter a variety of insect friends and foes in a visually stunning world with beautiful 3D animation and engaging characters.

**Highlights:** Console-quality 3D action-adventure, Explore inside and around a house, Encounter friends and enemies, Stunning 3D graphics and animation, Engaging insect characters

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing graphics
- 🚀 Engaging gameplay
- 👍 Nostalgic for childhood
- 👍 Fun adventure
- 👍 Great value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes
- 🐛 Difficult controls
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🔒 Lacks save progress option

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes frequently
- Controls are unresponsive
- Levels reset progress when exiting

**Requested features**

- Add save progress option
- Improve camera and controls
- Bring back original Bugdom game


### Subnautica

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subnautica/id6478639011)

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Paid · Adventure, #37 Top Paid · Action, #105 Top Paid · Games, #171 Top Paid (US App Store)

Explore a vast alien ocean planet, craft equipment, pilot submarines, and uncover mysteries to survive. This open-world adventure offers multiple game modes for different playstyles.

**Highlights:** Underwater exploration, Crafting and base building, Submarine piloting, Survival mechanics, Multiple game modes, Alien ocean planet setting

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Flawless performance
- 👍 Smooth UI and controls
- 🎨 Stunning graphics and visuals
- 🎮 Faithful mobile port of the original game
- 🔋 Good battery life

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🗺️ Issues with map chunk loading and creature spawns

**Reported bugs**

- Sound cuts out after using the seaglide
- Reapers and ghost leviathans not spawning properly

**Requested features**

- Support for iPad and Mac devices
- Improved integration with iOS features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bugdom 2 free?

Bugdom 2 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Subnautica free?

Subnautica costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bugdom 2 or Subnautica?

Subnautica is rated higher. Bugdom 2 averages 4.1 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while Subnautica averages 4.6 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Bugdom 2 or Subnautica have ads?

Neither Bugdom 2 nor Subnautica shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bugdom 2 or Subnautica?

Bugdom 2 ships an update every 6 months, and Subnautica every 2 weeks. Most recently, Bugdom 2 was updated on October 19, 2026 and Subnautica on October 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*