# SinkSub vs Nuclear Defence

The clearest difference is rating: SinkSub at 2.9 against Nuclear Defence's 2.5. SinkSub also leads on ratings volume (56 vs 2) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.6). Nuclear Defence's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

SinkSub costs $1.99 and Nuclear Defence $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

SinkSub holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SinkSub has 56 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SinkSub ships an update every 11 months, Nuclear Defence every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SinkSub | Nuclear Defence |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | **[2.9 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sinksub-deep-sweep/id298814566/reviews)** | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nuclear-defence/id361967071/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **56** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 91.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 months** | Every 15 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 15 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wihlborg Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/298814569) | [Gianluca Natalini](https://appshunter.io/developer/348380792) |

## 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


### Nuclear Defence

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nuclear-defence/id361967071)

Engage in a desperate defense of the Alpha galaxy against alien invaders and nuclear attacks. Strategically command your units, manage energy, and unleash devastating firepower in this immersive space combat game.

**Highlights:** Nuclear war with realistic graphics, Strategic command of defense units, Energy management for combat units, Multiple fire options, Bomb deployment, Game pause functionality, Automatic score and unit tracking

**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 Nuclear Defence free?

Nuclear Defence costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SinkSub or Nuclear Defence?

SinkSub is rated higher. SinkSub averages 2.9 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while Nuclear Defence averages 2.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do SinkSub or Nuclear Defence have ads?

Neither SinkSub nor Nuclear Defence shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SinkSub or Nuclear Defence?

SinkSub ships an update every 11 months, and Nuclear Defence every 15 months. Most recently, SinkSub was updated on October 26, 2026 and Nuclear Defence on October 13, 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.*