Comparison

Sub Command vs Mortar Defense

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Sub Command

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
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Sink enemy ships with torpedoes in this arcade-style submarine game! Tilt the phone left or right to scan the seas, or use sonar to spot approaching ships. Tap the screen to shoot. Tilt the phone down to submerge and dodge depth charges. Ship names and silhouettes based on Axis ships from WW2. No ads. No stuff to buy in-game. Just sink as many ships as you can within the time limit. Requires iOS 7.0 or greater.

About

Mortar Defense

Engage in intense artillery combat and strategic trench warfare to defend your base. Upgrade your defenses, enhance your army, and lead your troops to victory in challenging WW2 scenarios. Earn resources even while offline and tackle new challenges in bonus levels.

Highlights
  • Upgrade mortar explosion radius, damage, and reload time
  • Fortify base defense by upgrading base health
  • Improve soldier count and soldier damage
  • Earn banknotes and strengthen base
  • Offline earnings for continuous progress
  • New challenges in bonus levels
Features
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Looking for war defense games? Addicted to artillery games? Mortar Defense offers a thrilling blend of strategy, trench warfare, and artillery combat. This game challenges you to defend a crucial vantage point against overwhelming odds. The fate of the war battle rests in your hands! Immerse yourself in the world of trench warfare and artillery battles. Mortar Defense combines the best strategy elements of artillery and defense games, providing a unique and engaging experience. Prepare for intense WW2 defense scenarios. Engage in WW2 defence missions that will test your strategy. Whether you're a fan of military games, war troops games, or WW2 strategy games, Mortar Defense has something for everyone. Command your forces in epic trench battles, using your skills in war strategy and base defense. Face off against enemy troops and lead your army to victory in challenging trench warfare scenarios. Mortar Defense offers a range of exciting features to enhance your gameplay experience: • Earn coins to upgrade your mortar's explosion radius, damage, and reload time, ensuring your war defense is stronger than ever. • Fortify your base defense by upgrading your base health. This enhancement allows you to withstand more enemy attacks and hold your ground longer in intense battles. • Increase your army's effectiveness by improving soldier count and soldier damage. Strengthen your artillery skills and ensure your troops are ready for any battle. • Earn banknotes and strengthen your base to defend against enemy assaults. Use your resources wisely! • Continue to earn from your base even when you're offline. This feature ensures that your progress giving you a strategic advantage. • Experience new challenges in bonus levels! These intense battles will test your shooting skills and other combat abilities beyond your expertise in artillery. Download Mortar Defense now and become a hero of the base defense. Privacy Policy: https://www.moonee.io/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Sub Command4 screens
Mortar Defense4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Mortar Defense at Free against Sub Command's $0.99. Mortar Defense also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.3) and update cadence (monthly 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.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Mortar Defense is free to download; Sub Command costs $0.99 up front. Mortar Defense sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Sub Command asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mortar Defense holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mortar Defense has 234 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 19% of Mortar Defense's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sub Command ships an update every 10 months, Mortar Defense monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Sub Command versus Mortar Defense: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSub CommandMortar Defense
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.3 (4 ratings)4.2 (234 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews19.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4234 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB282 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperJay LuoMOONEE PUBLISHING LTD

Customer experience

Sub Command

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative75.0%

Mortar Defense

All ratings234 ratings
Positive77.4%
Neutral5.6%
Negative17.1%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive19.4%
Neutral16.7%
Negative63.9%

Bugs and requests

Sub Command

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Mortar Defense

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezes at certain levels
  • Base building stops working
  • Buttons and functionality not working as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • More challenging levels
  • Additional content and features
  • Ability to progress further in the game
  • Unlock missions

In-app purchases

None

Sub Command

No in-app purchases

13 purchases

Mortar Defense

Subscriptions3
  • VIP Weekly Subscription$5.997 Days
  • VIP Monthly Subscription$14.991 Month
  • VIP Yearly Subscription$79.991 Year
One-time10
  • Tiny Gem Pack$0.99
  • Fail Offer$4.99
  • No Ads Bundle$4.99
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  • Medium Gem Pack$4.99
  • Premium Bundle$9.99
  • Big Gem Pack$9.99
  • Golden Pass$16.99
  • Large Gem Pack$19.99
  • Huge Gem Pack$49.99
  • Massive Gem Pack$99.99

Questions

Is Sub Command free?
Sub Command costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mortar Defense free?
Mortar Defense is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sub Command or Mortar Defense?
Mortar Defense is rated higher. Sub Command averages 3.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Mortar Defense averages 4.2 from 234 ratings.
Do Sub Command or Mortar Defense have ads?
Mortar Defense shows ads; Sub Command does not.
Which is updated more often, Sub Command or Mortar Defense?
Sub Command ships an update every 10 months, and Mortar Defense monthly. Most recently, Sub Command was updated on September 26, 2026 and Mortar Defense on October 15, 2026.

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