Comparison

SubX vs Beetle Riders 3D

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

Beetle Riders 3D

Features
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Beetle Riders 3D is a multiplayer arcade io racing game where you can play with to 8 players online at the same time! Fight for food, feed your bug, push other players off the arena, and conquer the leaderboard charts! The biggest and most well-fed beetle wins! Imagine the world where everything is just so big. Hmm, or is it you that’s too small? Tiny people in a big world! They are small but brave enough to ride the beetles, and they are having fun! Fight for food on a stump or in a glass of punch on the ice! Crazy, right? Crazy fun! Game features: • Race your tiny buddy on beetles • Feed your beetle to grow it • Make your opponents fall • Be the fastest runner • Enjoy a variety of locations • Play with real players • Create a party and have fun with friends • Earn rewards and unique skins • IO game mechanics • Real Battle Royale multiplayer • Multiple character customization options • A wide selection of beetles Beetle riders 3D will be your favorite io battle racing game! Upgrade your hero, improve your racing skills to collect as much food on the arena as possible and survive! Prevent your enemies' attacks and crush 'em all with your growing beetle!

Screenshots

SubX4 screens
Beetle Riders 3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SubX at none against Beetle Riders 3D's shown. SubX also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 14 months) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). On price, in-app purchases and 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

Both are free to download. SubX sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Beetle Riders 3D sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SubX ships an update every 4 weeks, Beetle Riders 3D every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SubX versus Beetle Riders 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubXBeetle Riders 3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 14 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size135 MB311 MB
Age rating9++4
DeveloperMobile App City Pty LtdMany People, Inc.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

SubX

One-time6
  • Remove ads$0.99
  • 1000 coins$1.99
  • 2500 coins$3.99
Show 3 more
  • 5000 coins$5.99
  • 10000 coins$9.99
  • 50000 coins$36.99
7 purchases

Beetle Riders 3D

One-time7
  • 10 Acorns$0.99
  • 40 Acorns$2.99
  • 80 Acorns$4.99
Show 4 more
  • 200 Acorns$9.99
  • Premium Arena Pass$9.99
  • 500 Acorns$19.99
  • 1000 Acorns$29.99

Questions

Is SubX free?
SubX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Beetle Riders 3D free?
Beetle Riders 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SubX or Beetle Riders 3D have ads?
Beetle Riders 3D shows ads; SubX does not.
Which is updated more often, SubX or Beetle Riders 3D?
SubX ships an update every 4 weeks, and Beetle Riders 3D every 14 months. Most recently, SubX was updated on October 10, 2026 and Beetle Riders 3D on October 15, 2026.

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