# Subnautica vs Mithos Run

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Subnautica | Mithos Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subnautica/id6478639011/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mithos-run/id6798344572/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 82.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#17** | — |
| Size | 2.2 GB | 285 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Unknown Worlds](https://appshunter.io/developer/1733568374) | [Mike Schilte](https://appshunter.io/developer/6798344844) |

## What reviewers say

### Subnautica

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

**Currently charting:** #17 Top Paid · Adventure, #31 Top Paid · Action, #94 Top Paid · Games, #145 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


### Mithos Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mithos-run/id6798344572)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny Pack of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fistful of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Box of Gold | $24.99 | one-time |
| Box of Gems | $24.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gold | $59.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems | $59.99 | one-time |
| Vault of Gold | $119.99 | one-time |
| Vault of Gems | $119.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*