# Sub Command vs Air Defence 3D

The clearest difference is price: Air Defence 3D at Free against Sub Command's $0.99. Air Defence 3D also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.3) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 10 months). Sub Command's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Air Defence 3D is free to download; Sub Command costs $0.99 up front. Air Defence 3D sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Sub Command asks for nothing beyond the download.

Air Defence 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Air Defence 3D has 54K 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 30% of Air Defence 3D's.

Sub Command ships an update every 10 months, Air Defence 3D every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sub Command | Air Defence 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sub-command/id789382250/reviews) | **[4.5 (54K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air-defence-3d/id6443950122/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **54K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **30.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 29 MB | 491 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| 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


### Air Defence 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air-defence-3d/id6443950122)

Engage in thrilling aerial combat as a machine-gunner on an alliance airship. Your mission is to eliminate hostile airships and fight your way back home.

**Highlights:** 3D aerial combat, Machine-gunner role, Eliminate hostile airships, Dogfight gameplay, Return home mission

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Money Pack I | $2.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Vip Offer III | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack I | $4.99 | one-time |
| Money Pack II | $4.99 | one-time |
| Vip Offer 2 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Money Pack III | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack II | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack III | $14.99 | one-time |
| Gold  Minigun Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Six Guns Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack IV | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Engaging graphics
- 🎮 Fun and addictive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repetitive levels
- 💰 Too many ads
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes at certain levels
- Weapon and plane upgrades not working as expected
- Progress reset after updates

**Requested features**

- More varied levels and enemy types
- Ability to skip ads or reduce ad frequency
- Option to disable allied planes
- Improved save/restore functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sub Command free?

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

### Is Air Defence 3D free?

Air Defence 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sub Command or Air Defence 3D?

Air Defence 3D is rated higher. Sub Command averages 3.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Air Defence 3D averages 4.5 from 54K ratings.

### Do Sub Command or Air Defence 3D have ads?

Air Defence 3D shows ads; Sub Command does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sub Command or Air Defence 3D?

Sub Command ships an update every 10 months, and Air Defence 3D every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sub Command was updated on September 26, 2026 and Air Defence 3D on October 16, 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.*