# Sonic The Hedgehog Classic — SEGA's Arcade Adventure Game > Classic 2D platformer featuring Sonic the Hedgehog, optimized for mobile. (iPhone/iPad app by Sega America.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-the-hedgehog-classic/id316025912 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Sega America](https://appshunter.io/developer/281966698) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Casual - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.97/5 from 16,438 App Store ratings · 365 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 76 MB - Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish - Released: 2009-05-21 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-the-hedgehog-classic/id316025912/reviews.md ## What is Sonic The Hedgehog Classic? The Sonic game that started it all is now free-to-play and optimized for mobile devices! Race at lightning speeds across seven classic zones as Sonic the Hedgehog. Run and spin through loop-de-loops as you collect rings and defeat enemies on your mission to save the world from the evil Dr. Eggman. Sonic the Hedgehog joins the SEGA Forever Classic Games Collection, a treasure trove of free SEGA console classics brought to life on mobile for the first time!" FEATURES - OPTIMIZED FOR MOBILE Sonic The Hedgehog now plays in widescreen at a smooth 60FPS offering unrivalled performance and the game’s legendary soundtrack has been fully re-mastered. - GOTTA GO FAST - Challenge yourself with an all-new Time Attack mode! - NEW PLAYABLE CHARACTERS Play as Sonic’s friends Tails and Knuckles for the first time. Use their unique abilities to fly, climb, and glide around levels offering exciting new ways to explore. - CONTROLLER SUPPORT Sonic The Hedgehog offers exclusive support for the Power A Moga, Nyko, XBOX, and all HID controllers. SEGA FOREVER FEATURES - PLAY FREE - LEADERBOARDS – compete with the world for high scores - CONTROLLER SUPPORT: MFi compatible controllers - GAMES RELEASED EVERY MONTH - Download them all! - INCLUDES iOS 10 STICKER PACKS RETRO REVIEWS - "Believe the hype - this is the tidiest, smoothest and most exhilarating game you'll have ever seen." [97%] - Andy Smith, SEGA Power #22 (September 1991) - “Difficult without being frustrating, addictive without being repetitive, and altogether a joy to play.” [925/1000] - Gary Whitta, ACE #47 (August 1991) - "One of the best Mega Drive games I've ever played" [92%] - Rich Leadbetter, Mean Machines #10 (July 1991) TRIVIA - Sonic Jam contained the first release of Sonic The Hedgehog that gave Sonic his spin dash move, which returns again in this remake - Sonic The Hedgehog was also released in arcades on SEGA's Mega-Tech and Mega Play systems - Rabbit and armadillo characters were considered for Sonic before settling on a hedgehog design - While "Eggman" is Dr. Robotnik's nickname in the West, he has always been known as "Eggman" in Japan CLASSIC GAME FACTS - First released in the US on June 23rd, 1991 - It took Yuji Naka almost a year to finish designing Green Hill Zone Act 1 - Spring Yard Zone and Scrap Brain Zone were originally called Sparkling Zone and Clock Work Zone - Music composed by Masato Nakamura of Dreams Come True fame - - - - - Privacy Policy: https://privacy.sega.com/en/soa-pp Terms of Use: https://games.sega.com/eula/ Game apps are ad-supported and no in-app purchases are required to progress; ad-free play option available with in-app purchase. Other than for users known to be under 13, this game may include "Interest Based Ads" and may collect "Precise Location Data". Please see our privacy policy for more information. © SEGA. All rights reserved. SEGA, the SEGA logo, Sonic the Hedgehog, SEGA Forever, and the SEGA Forever logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of SEGA CORPORATION or its affiliates. ## Key features - Optimized for mobile widescreen - Smooth 60FPS performance - Re-mastered legendary soundtrack - New Time Attack mode - Playable characters: Tails and Knuckles - Controller support ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Premium Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Sonic The Hedgehog Classic? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🚀 Great port of classic game - 👍 Inclusion of Tails and Knuckles - 🎮 Captures the feel of the original - 💯 Nostalgic and fun experience **Cons** - 🔍 Too many ads disrupting gameplay - 🎮 Subpar mobile controls - 🐛 Glitches and bugs in certain levels - 🔋 Requires internet connection even for offline play **Commonly reported bugs** - Glitch in Spring Yard Zone Act 3 causing instant death - Time Attack mode displaying incorrect level order - Completed save file showing incorrect data **Most requested features** - Add Super Sonic transformation - Implement debug mode and level select - Port Sonic 3 & Knuckles to mobile - Reduce ads or offer ad-free purchase ## Recent user reviews (10 of 365) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-the-hedgehog-classic/id316025912/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Add more *2026-02-24, version 5.0.3* we need sonic 3 and knuckles and also sonic CD add please sega ### 5/5 — IT’S THE BEST *2026-02-22, version 5.0.3* This is the best way to play the original Sonic The Hedgehog. With being able to save to game or play time attack or even debug mode. Recently Sega announced the service was ending for the game and now you can play offline or with no ads for free. If you want this get it now because Sega will probably delist this soon with the other delisting of other Sega games like Sonic CD or Sonic 4 Episode 1 and 2. You can play this on Sonic Orgins on Nintendo Switch PS5 Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch 2. ### 5/5 — Offline offline *2026-02-22, version 5.0.3* I like this game, but it’s turning offline because sega decided to cancel the program sonic the hedgehog Classics, so it’s going to get delisted. So if you’re going to get it, get it now, but the players who already have it can play it offline without buying anything no ads and no Internet needed. so get it now and also that’s the same of sonic the hedgehog 2 ### 3/5 — Sound difficulties *2026-02-22, version 5.0.3* When I first played this game, I noticed there were sound difficulties. I immediately closed out everything including the game. When I reopened the game, the sound difficulties were still there even when I deleted the app then installed it again the sound difficulties were still there please developers of this game fix this bug. ### 5/5 — Good just a classic :) *2026-02-21, version 5.0.3* Don’t listen to the others there are no adds,even though I died a ton at the end of everything GG ### 1/5 — This game is hard as hell for no reason *2026-02-21, version 5.0.3* This game is hard as hell for no goddamn reason zero stars ### 5/5 — Best game ever *2026-02-19, version 5.0.3* This game was my childhood when I played this on my iPad. Same thing for Sonic 2 and CD. All we need is to have Sonic 3 and Knuckles get a mobile port. It’s been so long. ### 5/5 — DO NOT END SONIC 1 SERVICE *2026-02-18, version 5.0.3* SEGA, Listen to me, dont give the sonic game end of service, I BEG YOU ### 5/5 — Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaa *2026-02-17, version 5.0.3* Aaaaaaaaaaaaaay ### 5/5 — Deer Sega *2026-02-17, version 5.0.3* Please don’t remove Sonic 1 from the App Store it’s literally the only game I like to play I have nothing else to play. ## Frequently asked questions about Sonic The Hedgehog Classic ### What is Sonic The Hedgehog Classic? Sonic The Hedgehog Classic is a free-to-play mobile adaptation of the original arcade game that started the iconic franchise. It allows players to race through classic zones, collect rings, and defeat enemies as Sonic, or his friends Tails and Knuckles. ### What are the key features of this mobile version? This version is optimized for mobile with widescreen display and smooth 60FPS performance. It features a re-mastered soundtrack, a new Time Attack mode, and the ability to play as Tails and Knuckles, each with unique abilities. Controller support is also included. ### Is Sonic The Hedgehog Classic free to play? Yes, the game is free to play and no in-app purchases are required to progress. An ad-free play option is available as an in-app purchase. ### What devices is Sonic The Hedgehog Classic compatible with? The game is optimized for mobile devices and offers controller support for MFi compatible controllers, as well as specific support for Power A Moga, Nyko, XBOX, and all HID controllers. ### What are some common use cases for this app? This app is ideal for reliving the nostalgia of the original Sonic game, challenging yourself with speed runs in Time Attack mode, or exploring levels with the unique abilities of Tails and Knuckles. It's also great for fans of classic platformer gameplay on the go. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 5.0.3 — 2026-02-16 Bug fixes and refinements ### 4.0.5.2 — 2025-10-13 Bug fixes and refinements ### 4.0.3.1 — 2025-08-28 Bug fixes and refinements ### 4.0.2 — 2025-07-21 Bug fixes and refinements ### 4.0.1.2 — 2025-03-04 Bug fixes and refinements ## Apps similar to Sonic The Hedgehog Classic | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Roblox](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roblox/id431946152) | 4.5 (18,902,815) | Free | Games | | [Mario Kart Tour](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mario-kart-tour/id1293634699) | 4.7 (1,027,401) | Free | Games | | [Pokémon GO](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokemon-go/id1094591345) | 4.0 (641,692) | Free | Games | | [Sonic Dash Run](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-dash-run/id582654048) | 4.7 (417,120) | Free | Games | | [Subway Surfers](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway-surfers/id512939461) | 4.6 (3,737,452) | Free | Games | | [Super Mario Run](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-mario-run/id1145275343) | 3.8 (77,449) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Sega America - [Golden Axe Classics](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golden-axe-classics/id319600514) - [Streets of Rage Classic](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streets-of-rage-classic/id320540355) - [Sonic The Hedgehog 2 Classic](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-the-hedgehog-2-classic/id347411942) - [Super Monkey Ball: Sakura](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-monkey-ball-sakura/id363644188) - [Space Harrier II Classic](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-harrier-ii-classic/id382277388) All apps by Sega America: https://appshunter.io/developer/281966698 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*