# Control Ultimate Edition vs Subnautica

The clearest difference is rating: Subnautica at 4.6 against Control Ultimate Edition's 4.0. Subnautica also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 62%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.1). Control Ultimate Edition's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $9.99) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Control Ultimate Edition costs $4.99 and Subnautica $9.99 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 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 290 and 107 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Control Ultimate Edition's written reviews are positive against 86% of Subnautica's.

Control Ultimate Edition ships an update every 5 days, Subnautica fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Control Ultimate Edition | Subnautica |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (290 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-ultimate-edition/id6502953520/reviews) | **[4.6 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subnautica-below-zero/id6749406060/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **290** | 107 |
| Positive reviews | 61.8% of reviews | **86.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#9** | #102 |
| Size | 568 MB | 2.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Remedy Entertainment PLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/422020156) | [Unknown Worlds](https://appshunter.io/developer/1733568374) |

## What reviewers say

### Control Ultimate Edition

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

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Paid · Adventure, #19 Top Paid · Action, #63 Top Paid · Games, #119 Top Paid (US App Store)

Engage in a supernatural third-person action-adventure where you wield telekinetic powers and transforming weaponry to combat an ominous enemy. Uncover the dark secrets of a secretive government agency and fight to regain control of a world under threat.

**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


### Subnautica

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subnautica-below-zero/id6749406060)

**Currently charting:** #102 Top Paid · Adventure, #110 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Embark on an underwater survival adventure in an arctic alien ocean. Investigate mysteries, craft equipment, and explore new biomes and creatures. Survive the cold and uncover the truth behind an ancient alien civilization.

**Highlights:** Explore alien ocean biomes, Craft habitats and equipment, Survive freezing temperatures, Investigate alien mysteries, Discover new creatures, Pilot vehicles like Seatruck and Snowfox

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Control Ultimate Edition free?

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

### Is Subnautica free?

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

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

Subnautica is rated higher. Control Ultimate Edition averages 4.0 out of 5 from 290 ratings, while Subnautica averages 4.6 from 107 ratings.

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

Neither Control Ultimate Edition nor Subnautica shows ads.

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

Control Ultimate Edition ships an update every 5 days, and Subnautica fortnightly. Most recently, Control Ultimate Edition was updated on September 23, 2026 and Subnautica on September 22, 2026.

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

Control Ultimate Edition currently peaks at #9 in the App Store charts, and Subnautica at #102. 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.*