RetroBrick vs Submarine
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RetroBrick
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Smash bricks, collect power-ups, and break through challenging levels in this modern take on the classic brick breaker game! FEATURES: - Campaign Mode - 50+ handcrafted levels - Level Editor - Create your own challenges - 20+ Unique Power-ups - Pulse cannons, energy bombs, shields & more! - 20+ Special Brick Types - Ice, steel, TNT, portals, turrets! - Beautiful Themes - Seasonal, vaporwave, neon, candy, and industrial - Offline Play - No internet required - Portrait Mode - Perfect for one-handed play POWER-UPS: Collect power-ups as you break bricks: - PULSE Cannon - Rapid-fire destruction - Sticky Paddle - Catch and aim balls - Shield - Protect from hazards - Energy Bombs - Blast through tough bricks - Multi-Ball - Triple the chaos! - And 15+ more upgrades! SPECIAL BRICKS: - Turrets - Can target and shoot projectiles - TNT - Chain explosions - Portals - Teleport balls - Ice, Wood, Sand - Requires multiple hits - Rubber - Bounces balls faster - Gold - Bonus points! LEVEL EDITOR: - Design your own levels - 30+ brick types to choose from - Test levels instantly - Save and share (future update) Perfect for fans of: - Breakout / Arkanoid style games - Brick breaker classics - Puzzle arcade games - Casual mobile gaming Download now and start breaking bricks!
Submarine
Pilot a submarine through vibrant underwater worlds, dodging hazards like torpedoes and mines. Collect coins to unlock new submarines and power-ups. Compete globally on leaderboards for the longest survival time.
- Touch and drag steering
- Three lives per run
- Collect coins and treasure
- Unlock 12 unique submarines
- Power-ups like shields and magnets
- Global leaderboards
- Offline play
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Dive into the depths with Submarine: Reef Pilot, an action-packed endless submarine game that's easy to pick up but hard to master! Steer your sub through beautiful underwater landscapes while dodging torpedoes, mines, and depth charges. How long can you survive? SIMPLE CONTROLS, DEEP STRATEGY • Touch and drag to steer your submarine up and down • Easy to learn, challenging to master • Perfect for quick gaming sessions or extended runs SURVIVE THE DEPTHS • Three lives to prove your skill. Be careful! Every hit counts! • Face increasingly difficult hazards as you progress • Earn brief invincibility after each hit to recover and reposition COLLECT & UPGRADE • Gather coins to rack up points • Discover rare treasure chests on the ocean floor • Spend coins in the shop to unlock 12 unique submarines • Choose your strategy: nimble small subs, balanced medium hulls, or tank-like large submarines SUBMARINE SIZE CLASSES Each submarine has different characteristics: • Small — Lightning-fast and agile, but fragile (1 hit per life) • Medium — Balanced speed and durability (2 hits per life) • Large — Slow but mighty tanks (3 hits per life) Pick the hull that matches your play style! POWERFUL PICKUPS Collect glowing power-ups to turn the tide: • Shield — Pass through hazards unharmed • Coin Magnet — Pull in coins from across the screen • Auto-Fire — Blast hazards out of your way • 2× Score — Double your distance points • Bonus Life — Restore lost lives (when below max) CONTINUE YOUR RUN Lost your last life? Spend coins to continue right where you left off with all three lives restored! Keep pushing for that perfect run. COMPETE GLOBALLY • Two leaderboards: Best Single Run and All-Time Distance • Game Center integration for global competition • Track your local top 10 runs • Challenge friends and climb the ranks BEAUTIFUL UNDERWATER WORLD • Parallax scrolling mountain ranges and seabed • Randomized landscapes made with delightfully colorful art • Discover sunken wrecks as you explore PREMIUM FEATURES • No ads — pure gameplay • One-time coin packs available (completely optional) • All submarines unlockable through gameplay • iCloud sync keeps your progress across devices • Full offline play supported POLISH & FEEL • Haptic feedback on every impact and pickup • Dynamic music that adapts to each screen • Satisfying sound effects and visual juice Whether you're chasing the top of the leaderboard or just killing time between meetings, Submarine: Reef Pilot delivers quick, satisfying submarine action. Every run is a fresh challenge with randomized hazards and procedural landscapes. Download now and see how far you can go!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RetroBrick at none against Submarine's 4. RetroBrick also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Submarine sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. RetroBrick asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | RetroBrick | Submarine |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DOUGLAS RYAN HEIMBECKER | MooreDev Technologies LLC |
In-app purchases
RetroBrick
No in-app purchases
Submarine
- 1,000 Coins$0.99
- 5,000 Coins$2.99
- 15,000 Coins$4.99
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- 50,000 Coins$9.99
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