# The Exit 8 vs Subnautica

The clearest difference is rating: Subnautica at 4.5 against The Exit 8's 3.8. Subnautica also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 55%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months). The Exit 8's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $6.99). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

The Exit 8 costs $3.99 and Subnautica $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Subnautica holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 64 and 125 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of The Exit 8's written reviews are positive against 86% of Subnautica's.

The Exit 8 ships an update every 9 months, Subnautica fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Exit 8 | Subnautica |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $6.99 |
| Rating | [3.8 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-exit-8/id6670469064/reviews) | **[4.5 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subnautica-below-zero/id6749406060/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 64 | **125** |
| Positive reviews | 55.2% of reviews | **86.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#36** | #37 |
| Size | 371 MB | 2.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [ACTIVE GAMING MEDIA Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/332165816) | [Unknown Worlds](https://appshunter.io/developer/1733568374) |

## What reviewers say

### The Exit 8

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-exit-8/id6670469064)

**Currently charting:** #36 Top Paid · Adventure, #54 Top Paid · Simulation, #157 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

Navigate a mysterious, endless underground passageway. Carefully observe your surroundings for anomalies and make critical decisions to find "The Exit 8". This short walking simulator draws inspiration from Japanese underground spaces and liminal aesthetics.

**Highlights:** Endless underground passageway exploration, Anomaly detection and reaction, Careful observation of surroundings, Liminal space aesthetics, Short walking simulator experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Immersive experience
- 👍 Faithful to the movie
- 💡 Interesting anomaly detection concept
- 🎮 Supports controllers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (e.g., exit number not appearing, getting stuck in loops)
- 🕹️ Difficult and unintuitive controls
- 🤢 Causes motion sickness
- 🔍 Lack of clear tutorials or guidance

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch for some devices
- Inconsistent exit number behavior
- Controls and camera movement issues

**Requested features**

- Add more anomalies and content updates
- Improve graphics and optimization for mobile devices
- Provide more control customization options
- Add exit number indicators and better navigation


### Subnautica

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

**Currently charting:** #37 Top Paid · Adventure, #53 Top Paid · Action, #159 Top Paid · Games (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 The Exit 8 free?

The Exit 8 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Subnautica free?

Subnautica costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The Exit 8 or Subnautica?

Subnautica is rated higher. The Exit 8 averages 3.8 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while Subnautica averages 4.5 from 125 ratings.

### Do The Exit 8 or Subnautica have ads?

Neither The Exit 8 nor Subnautica shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Exit 8 or Subnautica?

The Exit 8 ships an update every 9 months, and Subnautica fortnightly. Most recently, The Exit 8 was updated on October 30, 2026 and Subnautica on October 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, The Exit 8 or Subnautica?

The Exit 8 currently peaks at #36 in the App Store charts, and Subnautica at #37. 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.*