# Sonic Forces vs Sonic Prime Dash

The clearest difference is ads: Sonic Prime Dash at none against Sonic Forces's shown. Sonic Prime Dash also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (86% vs 77%). Sonic Forces's advantage is chart position (#153 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sonic Forces sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Sonic Prime Dash sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Sonic Forces against 4.6 for Sonic Prime Dash. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 140K and 60K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Sonic Forces's written reviews are positive against 86% of Sonic Prime Dash's.

Sonic Forces ships an update fortnightly, Sonic Prime Dash monthly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sonic Forces | Sonic Prime Dash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (140K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-forces-pvp-race/id1262362476/reviews)** | [4.6 (60K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-prime-dash/id6445996493/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **140K** | 60K |
| Positive reviews | 77.2% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#153** | — |
| Size | 437 MB | 437 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [SEGA](https://appshunter.io/developer/281966698) | [Netflix, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/363590054) |

## What reviewers say

### Sonic Forces

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-forces-pvp-race/id1262362476)

**Currently charting:** #153 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

Compete in fast-paced multiplayer races as iconic characters from the Sonic universe. Dodge obstacles, use power-ups, and battle other players to cross the finish line first in this blend of endless runner and racing action.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer running and racing, Play as iconic Sonic characters, Use power-ups and battle opponents, Race through classic Sonic zones, Compete in 4-player races, Unlock content and level up characters

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RSR Offer Bundle 100 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sonic Forces - Pocket Money | $1.99 | one-time |
| RSR Offer Bundle 200 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sonic Forces - The Bag | $4.99 | one-time |
| The Bag & Extras | $4.99 | one-time |
| Character Unlock Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sonic Forces - The Crate | $9.99 | one-time |
| Team Runner Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tails’ Vault | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sonic Forces - The Capsule | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Wide variety of characters
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive controls
- 👍 Visually pleasing graphics
- 🚀 Competitive multiplayer experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent lag and connection issues
- 💰 Overly aggressive monetization
- 🔍 Unbalanced matchmaking
- 🔍 Unfair trophy distribution system
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy at times

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes when opening chests
- Inconsistent performance on certain devices
- Power-up effects not working as intended
- Incorrect trophy gains/losses after races

**Requested features**

- Add more classic and fan-favorite characters
- Implement a single-player campaign mode
- Allow players to race against friends
- Improve the chest unlock system
- Reduce the grind required to level up characters


### Sonic Prime Dash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-prime-dash/id6445996493)

Race through vibrant 3D courses as the world's fastest hedgehog, dodging obstacles and battling iconic villains. Unlock new characters and their unique abilities to climb the leaderboards in this action-packed endless runner. Requires a Netflix membership to play.

**Highlights:** High-speed 3D racing, Jump over obstacles, Battle iconic villains, Unlockable characters with unique abilities, Stunning graphics and diverse zones, Leaderboard competition

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Netflix Standard Plan | $19.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Faster than original Sonic Dash
- 👍 No microtransactions or ads
- 👍 Free Prime characters at start
- 🚀 Improved red star ring collection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Requires Netflix account to play
- 🤔 Essentially just a reskin of Sonic Dash
- 🤔 Lacks new content/levels compared to original

**Reported bugs**

- Progress randomly resets
- Certain character tokens only drop
- Bosses become impossible to beat

**Requested features**

- Add more Sonic Prime characters and levels
- Include Prime music, voice lines, and locations
- Allow login with existing Sonic Dash account
- Improve boss fight difficulty scaling


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sonic Forces free?

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

### Is Sonic Prime Dash free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sonic Forces or Sonic Prime Dash?

Sonic Forces is rated higher. Sonic Forces averages 4.6 out of 5 from 140K ratings, while Sonic Prime Dash averages 4.6 from 60K ratings.

### Do Sonic Forces or Sonic Prime Dash have ads?

Sonic Forces shows ads; Sonic Prime Dash does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sonic Forces or Sonic Prime Dash?

Sonic Forces ships an update fortnightly, and Sonic Prime Dash monthly. Most recently, Sonic Forces was updated on November 5, 2026 and Sonic Prime Dash on November 5, 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.*