Comparison

Subnautica vs Mithos Run

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Subnautica

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
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*Make sure to check if your device is supported before playing Subnautica!* Subnautica is an underwater adventure game set on an alien ocean planet. A massive, open world full of wonder and peril awaits you! Descend into the depths, craft equipment, pilot submarines and out-smart wildlife to explore lush coral reefs, volcanoes, cave systems, and more - all while trying to survive. Unravel the mystery of this world teeming with creatures, both friendly and hostile, scattered with clues from a previous time. Play in Survival mode to experience the original challenge, or switch to Freedom or Creative mode to discover this oceanic planet without the pressures of thirst, hunger, or oxygen. FEATURES • SURVIVE - After crash landing on a vast underwater planet, the clock is ticking to find water, food, and to develop the equipment you need to explore. • EXPLORE - Manage your hunger, thirst, and oxygen supply as you dive into towering kelp forests, sunlit plateaus, bio-luminescent reefs, and winding cave systems. • SCAVENGE - Collect resources from the ocean around you. Venture deeper and further to find rarer resources, allowing you to craft more advanced items. • CRAFT - Build bases to shelter in, vehicles to pilot, tools for survival to aid you in navigating and adapting to this subaquatic landscape. • DISCOVER - What happened to this planet? What caused you to crash? Can you find a way to make it off the planet alive? • CUSTOMIZE - Play in Survival mode to experience the original challenge, or switch to Freedom or Creative mode to discover this oceanic planet without the pressures of thirst, hunger, or oxygen. CAREFULLY REDESIGNED FOR MOBILE • Revamped interface – exclusive mobile UI with complete touch control • Game Center achievements • Cloud Save – Share your progress between iOS devices • Compatible with MFi controllers • iPhone 16 Optimization (including Pro Max) ----- *DEVICES NOT SUPPORTED (THE GAME WON'T WORK)*: - iPhone Xr, iPhone SE Gen 2 (2020) - iPad Mini Gen 5, iPad Air Gen 3, iPad Gen 8, iPad Gen 9 *SUPPORTED DEVICES ON LOW RESOLUTION ONLY*: - iPhone Xs, iPhone Xs Max, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone SE Gen 3 (2022) - iPad Pro 10.5", iPad Mini Gen 6, iPad Air Gen 4, iPad Gen 10, iPad Pro 11" Gen 1, iPad Pro 12.9" Gen 3 *SUPPORTED DEVICES* : - iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 14 AND ABOVE - iPad Pro 11" Gen 2, iPad Pro 12.9" Gen 4, iPad Air Gen 5, iPad Pro 11" Gen 3, iPad Pro 11" Gen 4, iPad Pro 12.9" Gen 5, iPad Pro 12.9" Gen 6 AND ABOVE

About

Mithos Run

Embark on a thrilling endless run through ancient ruins filled with glowing crystals and perilous obstacles. Collect gold and gems, unlock new characters, and compete on leaderboards to achieve your best score in this visually stunning fantasy adventure.

Highlights
  • Fast endless runner gameplay
  • Jump and slide controls
  • Collect gold and gems
  • Unlock new characters
  • Complete events and achievements
  • Compete on leaderboards
  • Fantasy ruin environments
Features
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Enter the world of Mithos Run, a fast-paced endless runner set in a mythical land of ancient ruins, glowing crystals, and dangerous obstacles. Run, jump, and slide through beautifully crafted fantasy environments as you collect gold, gather rare gems, unlock characters, complete events, and chase your best score. Every run is a new chance to push farther, react faster, and rise higher on the leaderboard. Features: Fast endless runner gameplay Jump and slide controls Collect gold and gems Unlock new characters Complete events and achievements Track your profile progress Compete on leaderboards Fantasy ruin environments with vibrant visuals How far can you run before the ruins catch you?

Screenshots

Subnautica4 screens
Mithos Run4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Mithos Run at Free against Subnautica's $9.99. Mithos Run also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 82%). Subnautica's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 2). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Mithos Run is free to download; Subnautica costs $9.99 up front. Mithos Run sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Subnautica asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mithos Run holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subnautica has 1.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Subnautica's written reviews are positive against 100% of Mithos Run's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Subnautica ships an update every 8 days, Mithos Run every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Subnautica versus Mithos Run: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubnauticaMithos Run
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (1.2K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.2K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#18 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size2.2 GB285 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperUnknown WorldsMike Schilte

Customer experience

Subnautica

All ratings1,215 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral3.4%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews1,176 reviews
Positive82.0%
Neutral7.8%
Negative10.2%

Mithos Run

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Subnautica

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Sound cuts out after using the seaglide
  • Reapers and ghost leviathans not spawning properly

Requested features

2 requests
  • Support for iPad and Mac devices
  • Improved integration with iOS features

Mithos Run

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Subnautica

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Mithos Run

One-time10
  • Tiny Pack of Gems$1.99
  • Fistful of Gems$4.99
  • Pouch of Gold$9.99
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  • Pouch of Gems$9.99
  • Box of Gold$24.99
  • Box of Gems$24.99
  • Chest of Gold$59.99
  • Chest of Gems$59.99
  • Vault of Gold$119.99
  • Vault of Gems$119.99

Questions

Is Subnautica free?
Subnautica costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mithos Run free?
Mithos Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Subnautica or Mithos Run?
Mithos Run is rated higher. Subnautica averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Mithos Run averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Subnautica or Mithos Run have ads?
Neither Subnautica nor Mithos Run shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Subnautica or Mithos Run?
Subnautica ships an update every 8 days, and Mithos Run every 3 weeks. Most recently, Subnautica was updated on November 8, 2026 and Mithos Run on October 31, 2026.

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