Comparison

Firefight vs Crash Dive 2

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

Head to head
About

Firefight

Experience World War II combat with unparalleled detail. This real-time simulation game features realistic physics for vehicles, individually modeled soldiers with vital stats, and dynamic squad interactions. Call in artillery support and engage in strategic battles against sophisticated AI or other players online.

Highlights
  • Realistic tank physics and movement
  • 3D modeled ballistics and ricochets
  • Individual soldier stats (rank, health, fatigue)
  • Dynamic squad AI for ammo and medical support
  • Call-in off-board artillery support
  • Multiplayer versus AI or friends online
Features
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Firefight is a World War II real-time simulation game with more AI and attention to detail than any other game in its genre to date. Tanks are modelled with a physics engine and have gears, rev counters and speedos, and steer themselves with brake levers to give them realistic looking tracked vehicle movement. Each bullet, shell or piece of shrapnel is modelled in 3D and ricochets realistically off sloping surfaces. You can see each infantryman's rank, name, weapon, ammunition remaining, heart rate and fatigue levels. Machine gunners will call for ammunition when they're running low and other squad members will rush over with spare ammo if they are carrying any. Wounded men call for medics who will sprint over to administer first aid. Off-board artillery can be called in but will have to fire several ranging shots before the full 8 gun battery opens fire simultaneously. Play against either the sophisticated built-in AI, or a friend over the internet. For a video showing the game in action see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysRtdalURDw

About

Crash Dive 2

Command a Gato-class submarine in the South Pacific, hunting enemy convoys and engaging in naval combat. Utilize stealth or direct offense, manage your crew, and upgrade your vessel through a lengthy campaign or random missions. Features dynamic weather and day/night cycles.

Highlights
  • Submarine simulation with arcade action
  • Stealth and offensive combat options
  • Day/night cycle and weather effects
  • Crew management and damage control
  • Submarine upgrade tech tree
  • Campaign mode and random missions
  • Modding editor
Features
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Hunt enemy convoys, battle destroyers, attack land bases, and shoot down aircraft in this long-awaited sequel to the best-selling "Crash Dive". Take command of a Gato-class submarine prowling the South Pacific in search of enemy shipping to sink. Sneak past the destroyers and torpedo the transports, or surface and engage the sub-chasers in a duel with your deck gun. When the enemy planes come in on a strafing run, man your AA guns to take them down! Evade the hunting escorts before they can crush you with their depth charges. Features: * Smoothly blends a submarine simulator with arcade action. * Provides the tools for both stealth and offense; you decide how aggressive you want to be. * Full day/night cycle and wide range of weather conditions affect visibility and weapons. * Crew health and location-based damage affects the performance of your sub. * Optional crew management and detailed damage control (or let the computer take care of that for you). * Optional upgrade tech tree for your sub (can also be left to the AI). * Lengthy campaign mode. * Random mission generator for deep replayability. * Both randomly-generated maps and real-world locales including the Solomon Islands, Philippines, Sea of Japan, and more! * Built-in modding editor lets you change every aspect of the game.

Screenshots

Firefight4 screens
Crash Dive 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Firefight at Free against Crash Dive 2's $9.99. Firefight also leads on ratings volume (2.1K vs 325). Crash Dive 2's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (93% vs 79%). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Firefight is free to download; Crash Dive 2 costs $9.99 up front. Firefight sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Crash Dive 2 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Crash Dive 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Firefight has 2.1K ratings behind it against 325, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Firefight's written reviews are positive against 93% of Crash Dive 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Firefight ships an update every 2 weeks, Crash Dive 2 monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Firefight versus Crash Dive 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirefightCrash Dive 2
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating4.3 (2.1K ratings)4.7 (325 ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.2% of reviews93.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.1K — better325
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size902 MB352 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperSean O'ConnorPanic Ensues Software

Customer experience

Firefight

All ratings2,100 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral6.6%
Negative11.7%
Written reviews640 reviews
Positive79.2%
Neutral9.1%
Negative11.7%

Crash Dive 2

All ratings319 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral1.6%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews207 reviews
Positive93.2%
Neutral1.9%
Negative4.8%

User reviews

Firefight

From 2.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Constantly updated
  • 👍 Detailed and immersive
  • 🚀 Excellent replay value
  • 👍 Realistic combat simulation
  • 👍 Impressive attention to detail

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Tank AI issues
  • 🐛 Troops not responsive to orders
  • 🐛 Visibility issues with terrain
  • 🔒 Paywall for most content

Crash Dive 2

From 325 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Great game mechanics
  • 🔍 Detailed simulation
  • 👍 Intuitive interface
  • 🎨 Excellent graphics
  • 🕹️ Customizable difficulty levels

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
  • 🔢 Limited campaign or mission variety
  • 🔍 Lack of external camera view
  • 🔢 Unrealistic enemy behavior (e.g. torpedoes, depth charges)

Bugs and requests

Firefight

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Tanks turning away from targets
  • Troops not moving under fire
  • Inability to see hidden enemies
  • Inconsistent unit performance

Requested features

8 requests
  • Defensive missions
  • Sandbox/custom battle mode
  • Medic/support units
  • Expanded campaigns (Eastern Front, Pacific, etc.)
  • Multiplayer functionality
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  • Map editor
  • More varied game modes
  • Ability to control individual squad members

Crash Dive 2

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Targeting reticle not appearing
  • Rudder commands causing uncontrolled circling
  • Game locking up unexpectedly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add German U-boat campaign
  • Implement more historical accuracy
  • Introduce submarine tenders and friendly ports
  • Provide crew management and customization options
  • Add time acceleration feature

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Firefight

One-time10
  • Autoire-Saint-Martin$2.99
  • Bléneau Railway Station$2.99
  • Remilly Town$2.99
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  • Trichon Canal$2.99
  • Hill 112$2.99
  • Villers-Bocage$2.99
  • Western Front Maps$9.99
  • Eastern Front maps$9.99
  • Pacific Front Maps$9.99
  • Modern City Maps$9.99
2 purchases

Crash Dive 2

One-time2
  • Aleutian Islands Expansion$4.99
  • East Indies Expansion$4.99

Questions

Is Firefight free?
Firefight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Crash Dive 2 free?
Crash Dive 2 costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Firefight or Crash Dive 2?
Crash Dive 2 is rated higher. Firefight averages 4.3 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Crash Dive 2 averages 4.7 from 325 ratings.
Do Firefight or Crash Dive 2 have ads?
Neither Firefight nor Crash Dive 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Firefight or Crash Dive 2?
Firefight ships an update every 2 weeks, and Crash Dive 2 monthly. Most recently, Firefight was updated on November 1, 2026 and Crash Dive 2 on November 3, 2026.

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