# Red Dead Redemption vs Subnautica

The clearest difference is price: Subnautica at $9.99 against Red Dead Redemption's $39.99. Subnautica also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (86% vs 74%). Red Dead Redemption's advantage is chart position (#32 vs #120). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Red Dead Redemption costs $39.99 and Subnautica $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Red Dead Redemption against 4.6 for Subnautica. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 314 and 107 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Red Dead Redemption's written reviews are positive against 86% of Subnautica's.

Red Dead Redemption ships an update every 3 months, Subnautica fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Red Dead Redemption | Subnautica |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $39.99 | **$9.99** |
| Rating | [4.5 (314 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-dead-redemption/id6746390893/reviews) | **[4.6 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subnautica-below-zero/id6749406060/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **314** | 107 |
| Positive reviews | 73.9% of reviews | **86.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#32** | #120 |
| Size | 2.8 GB | 2.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Rockstar Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/330049731) | [Unknown Worlds](https://appshunter.io/developer/1733568374) |

## What reviewers say

### Red Dead Redemption

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-dead-redemption/id6746390893)

**Currently charting:** #32 Top Paid · Adventure, #51 Top Paid · Action, #151 Top Paid · Games, #187 Top Grossing · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on an epic journey across the American West and Mexico as a former outlaw forced to hunt down his old gang. Survive a zombie apocalypse in a chilling horror story. This mobile version includes the complete single-player experiences of both acclaimed titles.

**Highlights:** Hunt down former gang members, Explore the American West and Mexico, Survive a zombie apocalypse, Complete single-player experiences, Includes bonus content

**In-app purchases:** none


### Subnautica

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

**Currently charting:** #120 Top Paid · Action, #125 Top Paid · Adventure (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 Red Dead Redemption free?

Red Dead Redemption costs $39.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Subnautica free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Red Dead Redemption or Subnautica?

Subnautica is rated higher. Red Dead Redemption averages 4.5 out of 5 from 314 ratings, while Subnautica averages 4.6 from 107 ratings.

### Do Red Dead Redemption or Subnautica have ads?

Neither Red Dead Redemption nor Subnautica shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Red Dead Redemption or Subnautica?

Red Dead Redemption ships an update every 3 months, and Subnautica fortnightly. Most recently, Red Dead Redemption was updated on September 26, 2026 and Subnautica on September 22, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Red Dead Redemption or Subnautica?

Red Dead Redemption currently peaks at #32 in the App Store charts, and Subnautica at #120. 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.*