# Sonic Surfer vs Tag with Ryan

The clearest difference is rating: Sonic Surfer at 4.8 against Tag with Ryan's 4.1. Sonic Surfer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (91% vs 61%). Tag with Ryan's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 16 months) and ratings volume (15K vs 4). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sonic Surfer sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Tag with Ryan sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sonic Surfer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tag with Ryan has 15K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Sonic Surfer's written reviews are positive against 61% of Tag with Ryan's.

Sonic Surfer ships an update every 16 months, Tag with Ryan every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sonic Surfer | Tag with Ryan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-surfer/id1116187827/reviews)** | [4.1 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tag-with-ryan/id1440073810/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.1% of reviews** | 60.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#155** |
| Size | 155 MB | 289 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Patrick Ferling](https://appshunter.io/developer/782692467) | [Wildworks, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/562980411) |

## What reviewers say

### Sonic Surfer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-surfer/id1116187827)

This unique game uses your ambient noise to control gameplay. Ride sound waves, collect suns, and avoid falling off your board. It adapts to any environment, turning everyday sounds into exciting gameplay.

**Highlights:** Reacts to ambient noise, Generates waves based on sound level, Collect suns to stop moonrise, Unlock 22 characters, Play with music, Adaptive gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Acid | $0.99 | one-time |
| Alana | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bob | $0.99 | one-time |
| Taj | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dark One | $0.99 | one-time |
| Isabell | $0.99 | one-time |
| Doge | $0.99 | one-time |
| Aaron | $0.99 | one-time |
| Leslie | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cereal | $0.99 | one-time |


### Tag with Ryan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tag-with-ryan/id1440073810)

**Currently charting:** #155 Top Free · Family (US App Store)

Embark on an exciting endless running adventure with Ryan. Outrun Combo Panda, collect costumes, and unlock power-ups and vehicles. Complete daily missions and gather in-game currency to upgrade your abilities and progress through vibrant landscapes.

**Highlights:** Collect Ryan's costumes, Run through incredible landscapes, Unlock epic power-ups, Speed through levels in vehicles, Complete daily missions, Collect Suns and Pizzas

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stack of Pizza Slices | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sun Doubler | $0.99 | one-time |
| Heap of Pizza Slices | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mystery Costume | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Pizza Slices | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Key Ring | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mystery Costume Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Giant Key Ring | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ton of Pizza Slices | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mountain of Pizza Slices | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and entertaining
- 👍 Great for kids
- 👍 Engaging gameplay
- 👍 Variety of characters and costumes
- 👍 Visually appealing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and freezing issues
- 🔑 Difficulty unlocking new content
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🤖 Repetitive gameplay
- 🤔 Lack of progress saving

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Inability to see in-game currency
- Glitches when tagging Gus
- Ads causing disruptions
- Incompatibility with certain devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and environments
- Easier way to earn in-game currency
- Ability to save progress across devices
- More character and costume options
- Adjustable difficulty settings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sonic Surfer free?

Sonic Surfer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tag with Ryan free?

Tag with Ryan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sonic Surfer or Tag with Ryan?

Sonic Surfer is rated higher. Sonic Surfer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Tag with Ryan averages 4.1 from 15K ratings.

### Do Sonic Surfer or Tag with Ryan have ads?

Tag with Ryan shows ads; Sonic Surfer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sonic Surfer or Tag with Ryan?

Sonic Surfer ships an update every 16 months, and Tag with Ryan every 2 months. Most recently, Sonic Surfer was updated on October 26, 2026 and Tag with Ryan on October 29, 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.*