# Beyond Blue vs Subnautica

The clearest difference is price: Beyond Blue at Free against Subnautica's $9.99. Beyond Blue also leads on device support (5 vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Subnautica's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 42%) and rating (4.5 vs 3.0). On update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Beyond Blue is free to download; Subnautica costs $9.99 up front. Beyond Blue sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Subnautica asks for nothing beyond the download.

Subnautica holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subnautica has 125 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Beyond Blue's written reviews are positive against 86% of Subnautica's.

Beyond Blue ships an update every 4 weeks, Subnautica fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beyond Blue | Subnautica |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [3.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beyond-blue/id6745490811/reviews) | **[4.5 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subnautica-below-zero/id6749406060/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **125** |
| Positive reviews | 42.1% of reviews | **86.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#78** |
| Size | 3.2 GB | 2.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [E-Line Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/775289294) | [Unknown Worlds](https://appshunter.io/developer/1733568374) |

## What reviewers say

### Beyond Blue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beyond-blue/id6745490811)

Explore the ocean's mysteries as a deep-sea scientist in this narrative-driven adventure. Utilize advanced technology to interact with marine life and uncover the secrets of an untouched world. Features include mini-documentaries and a photo mode.

**Highlights:** Evocative narrative with full voice cast, Exploration of an untouched world, Captivating soundtrack, Ocean Insights mini-documentaries, Photo Mode for sharing, Daily activities and unlockable dive suits

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Full Game | $6.99 | one-time |


### Subnautica

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

**Currently charting:** #78 Top Paid · Adventure, #86 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 Beyond Blue free?

Beyond Blue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Subnautica free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Beyond Blue or Subnautica?

Subnautica is rated higher. Beyond Blue averages 3.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Subnautica averages 4.5 from 125 ratings.

### Do Beyond Blue or Subnautica have ads?

Neither Beyond Blue nor Subnautica shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Beyond Blue or Subnautica?

Beyond Blue ships an update every 4 weeks, and Subnautica fortnightly. Most recently, Beyond Blue was updated on October 22, 2026 and Subnautica on October 24, 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.*