# SubX vs Major Mayhem 2

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | SubX | Major Mayhem 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subx/id884980437/reviews)** | [4.7 (8.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/major-mayhem-2-action-hero/id1075567730/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **8.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 66.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 135 MB | 325 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Mobile App City Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/592523908) | [Rocket Jump](https://appshunter.io/developer/448070468) |

## What reviewers say

### SubX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subx/id884980437)

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2500 coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5000 coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| 10000 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 50000 coins | $36.99 | one-time |


### Major Mayhem 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/major-mayhem-2-action-hero/id1075567730)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 80 Gems - Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Gems - Gun Purchase Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Gem Pack Special | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Gems - Gun Upgrader Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Gems - Serious Guns Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| 6500 Gems - Major Guns Pack | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics and visuals
- 🎨 Variety of weapons and upgrades
- 💯 Challenging and engaging levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Excessive microtransactions and pay-to-win mechanics
- ⏱️ Restrictive energy system and timers
- 🔍 Difficult to unlock all weapons without spending money
- 🤯 Repetitive and grindy progression

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*