Comparison

SubX vs Major Mayhem 2

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

Head to head
About

SubX

Pilot a research submarine shrunk to cellular size to combat a deadly virus. Destroy viral defenses to learn about and upgrade your vessel. Survive increasingly difficult levels with various enemy types and unlock new abilities.

Highlights
  • Cellular-level virus combat
  • Submarine upgrades and abilities
  • Over 50 challenging levels
  • Multiple enemy types
  • In-game currency system
  • Leaderboards
  • Vibrant visuals
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You are a pioneering scientist on the verge of identifying a new, extremely deadly viral strain that poses a risk to humanity. To better analyse the virus, you decide to man your research submarine and shrink yourself down to a cellular level to gain a better understanding of the virus itself. To learn about the virus, you must destroy its defence. The more defenses you destroy, the more you learn about the virus which will allow you to upgrade your submarine. SubX will test your reflexes and co-ordination as you dodge and destroy the aggressive viral defences. Your mission: To survive as long as you can against the virus. But be warned, it will not hold back, and neither must you. SubX features more than 50 levels, each level will progress in difficulty as you fight off multiple waves and types of viral enemies. The longer and more effectively you combat the virus defence, the more you begin to understand it, which allows you to upgrade your submarine with various abilities to assist in your mission. Features: - Hours of addictive game play - Vibrant visuals and realistic physics system - Multiple enemy types - In game currency system - Upgradable weapons and abilities - Leader boards - Facebook and relay integration - In-app purchases for those who prefer a head start

About

Major Mayhem 2

Embark on an exciting arcade shooting adventure to defeat evil forces. Blast enemies, dodge bullets, and save hostages in this action-packed game with colorful 3D graphics and a lighthearted story. Unlock and upgrade a variety of weapons for the ultimate combat experience.

Highlights
  • Fast arcade cover shooting action
  • Offline mode for anytime play
  • Survival Game Mode with leaderboards
  • Hundreds of enemies and dozens of hostages
  • Unlock and upgrade 20 guns
  • Colorful HD 3D graphics
  • 5 Big Boss Fights
Features
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The Forces of Evil are back and have rudely interrupt your romantic getaway! It's time to take vengeance with extreme prejudice... Grab your biggest guns and embark on a mission of exciting arcade shooting action that will keep you coming back for more. Blast bad guys, dodge bullets and travel to the moon and back in an adventure only worthy of Major Mayhem. Features: ● Fast, fun, arcade cover shooting action ● Simple to play ● Hard to master ● Offline mode. Play anywhere, anytime. ● Survival Game Mode - Online leaderboards and prizes ● Hundreds of enemies to shoot ● Dozens of hostages to save ● Costumes ● Hats ● Colourful, fun, HD 3D graphics ● 5 Big Boss Fights! ● Light hearted storyline with a dash of humour ● Unlock and upgrade 20 guns! LOCK AND LOAD, MAJOR! It's time to KICK SOME BUTT!

Screenshots

SubX4 screens
Major Mayhem 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SubX at none against Major Mayhem 2's shown. SubX also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 66%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Major Mayhem 2's advantage is ratings volume (8.9K vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. SubX sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Major Mayhem 2 sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SubX holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Major Mayhem 2 has 8.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of SubX's written reviews are positive against 66% of Major Mayhem 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SubX ships an update every 4 weeks, Major Mayhem 2 monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SubX versus Major Mayhem 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubXMajor Mayhem 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.7 (8.9K ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better66.2% of reviews
Number of ratings18.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size135 MB325 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperMobile App City Pty LtdRocket Jump

Customer experience

SubX

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Major Mayhem 2

All ratings8,880 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral2.9%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews296 reviews
Positive66.2%
Neutral11.1%
Negative22.6%

Bugs and requests

SubX

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Major Mayhem 2

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Occasional crashes and freezes
  • Issues with the jump/dodge mechanic not registering properly
  • Progression-blocking bugs on certain levels

Requested features

4 requests
  • More customization options for the player character
  • Bring back power-ups and special abilities from the first game
  • Implement a true endless/survival mode
  • Add multiplayer and co-op gameplay

In-app purchases

6 purchases

SubX

One-time6
  • Remove ads$0.99
  • 1000 coins$1.99
  • 2500 coins$3.99
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  • 5000 coins$5.99
  • 10000 coins$9.99
  • 50000 coins$36.99
6 purchases

Major Mayhem 2

One-time6
  • 80 Gems - Starter Pack$0.99
  • 500 Gems - Gun Purchase Pack$4.99
  • 1,000 Gem Pack Special$4.99
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  • 1200 Gems - Gun Upgrader Pack$9.99
  • 2500 Gems - Serious Guns Pack$19.99
  • 6500 Gems - Major Guns Pack$49.99

Questions

Is SubX free?
SubX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Major Mayhem 2 free?
Major Mayhem 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SubX or Major Mayhem 2?
SubX is rated higher. SubX averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Major Mayhem 2 averages 4.7 from 8.9K ratings.
Do SubX or Major Mayhem 2 have ads?
Major Mayhem 2 shows ads; SubX does not.
Which is updated more often, SubX or Major Mayhem 2?
SubX ships an update every 4 weeks, and Major Mayhem 2 monthly. Most recently, SubX was updated on November 1, 2026 and Major Mayhem 2 on November 9, 2026.

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