# Subnautica vs Control Ultimate Edition

The clearest difference is rating: Subnautica at 4.6 against Control Ultimate Edition's 4.1. Subnautica also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 63%) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 356). Control Ultimate Edition's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $9.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Subnautica costs $9.99 and Control Ultimate Edition $4.99 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. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 356 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Subnautica's written reviews are positive against 63% of Control Ultimate Edition's.

Subnautica ships an update every 8 days, Control Ultimate Edition every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Subnautica | Control Ultimate Edition |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **$4.99** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subnautica/id6478639011/reviews)** | [4.1 (356 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-ultimate-edition/id6502953520/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 356 |
| Positive reviews | **82.0% of reviews** | 62.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#19** | #24 |
| Size | 2.2 GB | 570 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 9+ | +17 |
| Developer | [Unknown Worlds](https://appshunter.io/developer/1733568374) | [Remedy Entertainment PLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/422020156) |

## What reviewers say

### Subnautica

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

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Paid · Adventure, #35 Top Paid · Action, #110 Top Paid · Games, #166 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


### Control Ultimate Edition

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-ultimate-edition/id6502953520)

**Currently charting:** #24 Top Paid · Adventure, #42 Top Paid · Action, #127 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

Engage in a supernatural third-person action-adventure where you wield telekinetic powers and transforming weaponry to combat an ominous enemy. Explore a secretive government agency, uncover its dark secrets, and fight for control to save humanity.

**Highlights:** Supernatural combat, Transforming weaponry, Telekinetic powers, Uncover mysteries, Explore hidden world, Challenging boss fights

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Subnautica free?

Subnautica costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Control Ultimate Edition free?

Control Ultimate Edition costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Subnautica or Control Ultimate Edition?

Subnautica is rated higher. Subnautica averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Control Ultimate Edition averages 4.1 from 356 ratings.

### Do Subnautica or Control Ultimate Edition have ads?

Neither Subnautica nor Control Ultimate Edition shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Subnautica or Control Ultimate Edition?

Subnautica ships an update every 8 days, and Control Ultimate Edition every 6 days. Most recently, Subnautica was updated on November 10, 2026 and Control Ultimate Edition on November 8, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Subnautica or Control Ultimate Edition?

Subnautica currently peaks at #19 in the App Store charts, and Control Ultimate Edition at #24. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*