# Sub Command vs Gunship Operator 3D

The clearest difference is price: Gunship Operator 3D at Free against Sub Command's $0.99. Gunship Operator 3D also leads on review sentiment (43% vs 0%) and rating (4.6 vs 3.3). Sub Command's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 21) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Gunship Operator 3D is free to download; Sub Command costs $0.99 up front. Gunship Operator 3D sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Sub Command asks for nothing beyond the download.

Gunship Operator 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gunship Operator 3D has 22K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Sub Command's written reviews are positive against 43% of Gunship Operator 3D's.

Sub Command ships an update every 10 months, Gunship Operator 3D weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sub Command | Gunship Operator 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sub-command/id789382250/reviews) | **[4.6 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gunship-operator-3d/id1672368370/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **22K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **43.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 29 MB | 454 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Jay Luo](https://appshunter.io/developer/729686872) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### Sub Command

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sub-command/id789382250)

Pilot a submarine and sink enemy ships using torpedoes in this arcade-style game. Maneuver your vessel with tilt controls and use sonar to locate targets. Enjoy a classic gaming experience with no ads or in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Arcade-style submarine combat, Tilt controls for movement, Sonar for ship detection, Torpedo firing mechanics, WW2 ship silhouettes, No ads or in-app purchases

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Gunship Operator 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gunship-operator-3d/id1672368370)

Pilot a military gunship and engage in combat missions worldwide. Upgrade your weapons and tools to enhance your effectiveness in defeating enemies. Experience intense aerial warfare from a unique perspective.

**Highlights:** Pilot military gunship, Global combat missions, Weapon and tool upgrades, Defeat enemies, Intense aerial warfare

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Presidential Pass Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Small Energy Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Weapon Unlock | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Pack 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Pack 7 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Weapon Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Oil Bundle | $8.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Presidential Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle - Special Offer | $14.99 | one-time |
| Weapon Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Coin Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 20 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Pack 20 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3-in-1 Mega Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| Weapon Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Presidential Pass | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Smooth gameplay
- 🚀 Great graphics
- 💡 Variety of weapons
- 🎮 Enjoyable game experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repetitive missions
- 🔒 Locked weapons difficult to obtain
- 🔋 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Audio issues after ads
- Ads freezing the game
- Progression bugs (e.g., no promotion)
- Enemies not appearing as intended

**Requested features**

- Custom loadout options
- More challenging missions
- Ability to unlock all weapons
- Reduced ads or ad-free option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sub Command free?

Sub Command costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Gunship Operator 3D free?

Gunship Operator 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sub Command or Gunship Operator 3D?

Gunship Operator 3D is rated higher. Sub Command averages 3.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Gunship Operator 3D averages 4.6 from 22K ratings.

### Do Sub Command or Gunship Operator 3D have ads?

Gunship Operator 3D shows ads; Sub Command does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sub Command or Gunship Operator 3D?

Sub Command ships an update every 10 months, and Gunship Operator 3D weekly. Most recently, Sub Command was updated on September 26, 2026 and Gunship Operator 3D on October 15, 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.*