SinkSub vs Boom Mania
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SinkSub
Control a mine sweeper, dropping depth charges to destroy submarines and avoid enemy weapons. Master intuitive controls to navigate action-packed levels and adapt your strategy against increasing threats. Can you clear all the mines and submarines?
- Drop depth charges
- Destroy submarines
- Dodge enemy weapons
- Avoid float mines and missiles
- 50 challenging levels
- Three play modes
- Earn navy ranks
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New in 2.1 + Minor improvements * * * * * "Most Downloaded App - All categories", SinkSub - Deep Sweep LITE, Jan '09 Sweden+ many more countries... * * * * * SinkSub is a classic game now available on your mobile. The game play is easy to pick up, but a real challenge to master! Control the mine sweeper and drop depth charges at the right time and place, while dodging the enemies' intelligent weapons. Destroy all the submarines and avoid the float mines, missiles, target seeking bombs and more! Adapt your bombing strategies to meet the increasing threat from the enemies. Spread your depth charges using the thrower, and always take out the most dangerous enemies first! With intuitive controls, tilt, tap and swipe to release and throw depth charges and sweep your way through the action packed levels. + 50 levels with challenging enemies + Three play modes, Easy - Medium - Hard + 18 authentic navy ranks to reach + Great sound effects + theme music
Boom Mania
Embark on a pixel-art adventure inspired by classic bomber games. Blast through explosive worlds, rescue friends, and upgrade your gear in this single-player campaign. Enjoy strategic fun with satisfying explosions and challenging enemies.
- Classic bomber gameplay
- Boss battles
- Gear upgrades
- Procedurally generated levels
- Retro pixel art style
- Controller support
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Ready to become the greatest goblin bomber of all time? In Boom Mania, a premium pixel-art adventure inspired by the timeless Bomberman formula, you’ll blast your way through 9 explosive worlds to rescue your friends from the clutches of the evil lord Xaraxas. This is the Bomber-style single-player campaign you've always wanted—packed with satisfying explosions, tricky enemies, and handcrafted pixel charm. Whether you're a seasoned bomber or new to the genre, Boom Mania delivers fast, strategic fun at your fingertips. Game Features: Classic Bomber Gameplay – Smooth, precise controls optimized for touchscreens (choose between a virtual D-pad or analog stick). Boss Battles – Test your skills against mighty foes in challenging boss fights. Upgrade Your Gear – Unlock powerful bombs, magical items, and sturdy armor. Stars & Objectives – Complete challenges in every level to earn stars and new gear. Procedurally Generated Levels – Every playthrough feels fresh and unpredictable. Retro Pixel Style – Explore vibrant, handcrafted environments filled with charm. Arena Challenges – Face off against clever AI in special bonus levels. Controller Support – Plug in a Bluetooth controller and play the old-school way. One Price, No Ads, No Hassle – Pay once, play forever. No microtransactions. Jump into the action, master your arsenal, and carve your name into goblin legend!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Boom Mania at 3.7 against SinkSub's 2.9. Boom Mania also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 11 months). SinkSub's advantage is monetization model (free vs paid) and review sentiment (91% vs 67%). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
SinkSub costs $1.99 and Boom Mania $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Boom Mania holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SinkSub has 56 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 91% of SinkSub's written reviews are positive against 67% of Boom Mania's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
SinkSub ships an update every 11 months, Boom Mania every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SinkSub | Boom Mania |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Rating | 2.9 (56 ratings) | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 91.2% of reviews — better | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 56 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Wihlborg Entertainment | CGE Digital s.r.o. |
Customer experience
SinkSub
Boom Mania
Bugs and requests
SinkSub
Reported bugs
4 issues- Game freezes constantly
- Cannot open application
- Game freezes after round 11
- Ship won't move after freezing
Requested features
8 requests- Add more levels
- More missiles/power-ups
- Option to play without high scores
- Unlockable weapons/upgrades
- Add a storyline
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- More game modes
- Move pause button to bottom
- Improve control sensitivity for mines
Boom Mania
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SinkSub
No in-app purchases
Boom Mania
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SinkSub free?
Is Boom Mania free?
Which has better reviews, SinkSub or Boom Mania?
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