# SinkSub vs Transatlantic Ship Sim

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SinkSub at 91% against Transatlantic Ship Sim's 33%. SinkSub also leads on price ($1.99 vs $9.99) and ratings volume (56 vs 3). Transatlantic Ship Sim's advantage is rating (3.7 vs 2.9). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

SinkSub costs $1.99 and Transatlantic Ship Sim $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Transatlantic Ship Sim 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 33% of Transatlantic Ship Sim'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, Transatlantic Ship Sim every 34 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SinkSub | Transatlantic Ship Sim |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [2.9 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sinksub-deep-sweep/id298814566/reviews) | **[3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transatlantic-ship-sim/id1510788496/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **56** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **91.2% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 months** | Every 34 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 15 MB | 180 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | +9 |
| Developer | [Wihlborg Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/298814569) | [Randall Gonzalez](https://appshunter.io/developer/968884586) |

## What reviewers say

### SinkSub

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sinksub-deep-sweep/id298814566)

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?

**Highlights:** Drop depth charges, Destroy submarines, Dodge enemy weapons, Avoid float mines and missiles, 50 challenging levels, Three play modes, Earn navy ranks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Nostalgic classic game
- 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🕹️ Good controls (tilt/swipe)
- 💰 Great value for price
- ✨ Polished and well-done adaptation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Freezing and crashing issues
- 🤔 Controls can be tricky sometimes
- 📉 Some find it too hard
- ⏳ Levels can be completed quickly
- 👆 Pause button placement issue

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes constantly
- Cannot open application
- Game freezes after round 11
- Ship won't move after freezing

**Requested features**

- Add more levels
- More missiles/power-ups
- Option to play without high scores
- Unlockable weapons/upgrades
- Add a storyline


### Transatlantic Ship Sim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transatlantic-ship-sim/id1510788496)

Experience realistic maritime voyages with this simulator. Navigate through diverse weather conditions and explore archipelago or open seas. Features multiple camera perspectives and a ship sinking simulation.

**Highlights:** Archipelago and open sea sailing, Two camera views (over ship, external drone), Ship sinking simulation, Three climate environments (snowing, raining, sunny)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SinkSub free?

SinkSub costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Transatlantic Ship Sim free?

Transatlantic Ship Sim costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SinkSub or Transatlantic Ship Sim?

Transatlantic Ship Sim is rated higher. SinkSub averages 2.9 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while Transatlantic Ship Sim averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do SinkSub or Transatlantic Ship Sim have ads?

Neither SinkSub nor Transatlantic Ship Sim shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SinkSub or Transatlantic Ship Sim?

SinkSub ships an update every 11 months, and Transatlantic Ship Sim every 34 months. Most recently, SinkSub was updated on October 29, 2026 and Transatlantic Ship Sim on October 24, 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.*