# Alto's Adventure vs Sonic Dash+

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Sonic Dash+ at 12K against Alto's Adventure's 262. Alto's Adventure's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 5 weeks) and device support (5 vs 3). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Sonic Dash+ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sonic Dash+ has 12K ratings behind it against 262, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 66% and 66% positive.

Alto's Adventure ships an update every 11 days, Sonic Dash+ every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alto's Adventure | Sonic Dash+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (262 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altos-adventure-remastered/id1576663233/reviews) | **[4.6 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-dash-plus/id1608888053/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 262 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | **66.2% of reviews** | 65.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 258 MB | 399 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Snowman](https://appshunter.io/developer/524873456) | [SEGA](https://appshunter.io/developer/281966698) |

## What reviewers say

### Alto's Adventure

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altos-adventure-remastered/id1576663233)

Embark on an endless snowboarding journey across stunning alpine landscapes, rescuing llamas and uncovering mountain secrets. Master fluid physics-based gameplay with intuitive controls, dynamic weather, and unique character abilities. Challenge friends and discover new content in this visually evocative adventure.

**Highlights:** Endless snowboarding odyssey, Procedurally generated terrain, Fluid physics-based gameplay, Dynamic lighting and weather, One-touch trick system, Unlockable characters and abilities, Handcrafted goals and challenges

**Features:** With Apple Arcade, Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and visuals
- 🎶 Calming and soothing soundtrack
- 🕹️ Smooth and intuitive controls
- 🧘‍♀️ Relaxing and meditative gameplay
- 💰 No in-app purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🌙 Difficulty seeing obstacles in dark/night conditions
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay can become monotonous
- 🤖 Pitu character feels overpowered and trivializes challenges

**Reported bugs**

- Wingsuit controls not working as expected
- Lost goals not appearing after unlocking Pitu
- Debug menu visible to players

**Requested features**

- Add more varied and challenging levels
- Implement a difficulty setting or progression system
- Allow customization of controls and button mapping
- Improve visibility and accessibility for low-vision players


### Sonic Dash+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-dash-plus/id1608888053)

Run, jump, and dash through vibrant 3D worlds as iconic characters in this fast-paced endless runner. Race past obstacles, battle rivals, and unlock new characters and rewards as you achieve high scores.

**Highlights:** Endless running gameplay, Race as Sonic and friends, Battle iconic rivals, Stunning 3D graphics, Unlockable characters and rewards, Leaderboards

**Features:** With Apple Arcade, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great Time Waster
- 🚀 Smooth running experience
- 🚀 Awesome
- 👍 Fun
- 👍 Addictive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game won't load
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Buggy
- 🔋 Gems become useless
- 🔋 Progression slows to a crawl

**Reported bugs**

- Dash button disappearing
- Incorrect collision detection
- Obstacles appearing too close together
- Quests/tasks not resetting properly
- Saving/syncing issues between devices

**Requested features**

- Add more bosses
- Add more characters
- Add new zones/levels
- Add new power-ups
- Add data transfer between devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alto's Adventure free?

Alto's Adventure is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sonic Dash+ free?

Sonic Dash+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Alto's Adventure or Sonic Dash+?

Sonic Dash+ is rated higher. Alto's Adventure averages 4.4 out of 5 from 262 ratings, while Sonic Dash+ averages 4.6 from 12K ratings.

### Do Alto's Adventure or Sonic Dash+ have ads?

Neither Alto's Adventure nor Sonic Dash+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Alto's Adventure or Sonic Dash+?

Alto's Adventure ships an update every 11 days, and Sonic Dash+ every 5 weeks. Most recently, Alto's Adventure was updated on September 21, 2026 and Sonic Dash+ on September 24, 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.*
