# GNOSIA vs Subnautica

The clearest difference is price: Subnautica at $6.99 against GNOSIA's $24.99. Subnautica also leads on ratings volume (128 vs 12) and chart position (#22 vs #175). GNOSIA's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

GNOSIA costs $24.99 and Subnautica $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

GNOSIA holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subnautica has 128 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of GNOSIA's written reviews are positive against 86% of Subnautica's.

GNOSIA ships an update every 9 days, Subnautica fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | GNOSIA | Subnautica |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $24.99 | **$6.99** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gnosia/id6742085982/reviews)** | [4.5 (128 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subnautica-below-zero/id6749406060/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **128** |
| Positive reviews | **88.9% of reviews** | 86.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #175 | **#22** |
| Size | 536 MB | 2.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [ACTIVE GAMING MEDIA Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/332165816) | [Unknown Worlds](https://appshunter.io/developer/1733568374) |

## What reviewers say

### GNOSIA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gnosia/id6742085982)

**Currently charting:** #175 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

Engage in a Sci-Fi Social Deduction RPG aboard a drifting spaceship. Discuss with unique characters to identify and eliminate the alien Gnosia before they eliminate you. Unravel mysteries through repeated playthroughs and develop your character's abilities.

**Highlights:** Social deduction gameplay, Character discussion and voting, Unravel mysteries through loops, Unlock new commands, Develop character builds and stats, Engaging cast of characters, Randomly triggered events

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Subnautica

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

**Currently charting:** #22 Top Paid · Adventure, #39 Top Paid · Action, #118 Top Paid · Games, #182 Top Paid (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 GNOSIA free?

GNOSIA costs $24.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Subnautica free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GNOSIA or Subnautica?

GNOSIA is rated higher. GNOSIA averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Subnautica averages 4.5 from 128 ratings.

### Do GNOSIA or Subnautica have ads?

Neither GNOSIA nor Subnautica shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GNOSIA or Subnautica?

GNOSIA ships an update every 9 days, and Subnautica fortnightly. Most recently, GNOSIA was updated on November 8, 2026 and Subnautica on November 8, 2026.

### Which is more popular, GNOSIA or Subnautica?

GNOSIA currently peaks at #175 in the App Store charts, and Subnautica at #22. 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.*