Comparison

Sonic Dash+ vs Subway Surfers+

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Sonic Dash+

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
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Run, jump, and dash through stunning 3D environments as Sonic the Hedgehog and other Sonic characters in this fun racing & endless runner game. Run and race past challenging obstacles in this fast and frenzied endless running game by SEGA! SONIC DASH ENDLESS RUNNING GAMES Run fast with Sonic the Hedgehog in this exciting endless running game from SEGA! Use Sonic’s super running powers to race and run faster than anyone else! Unleash Sonic’s incredible speed and racing capabilities as you race and run through epic courses in this fun endless runner game. AMAZING RUNNING & RACING ABILITIES Utilize Sonic’s super fast running powers as you race to dodge hazards, jump over barriers and speed around loop de loops.  STUNNING ENDLESS RUNNER GAME GRAPHICS Sonic’s beautifully detailed world looks epic on your phone and tablet in this fun endless runner and racing game! Spend hours racing through endless incredible race courses in Sonic’s world. RACE AS SONIC AND FRIENDS Join forces with Sonic’s friends and play as awesome Sonic characters including Tails, Shadow and Knuckles. Choose your favorite runner and blast your way through this super fast endless runner game. If you’re a fan of Classic Sonic and Classic SEGA games, you’ll love Sonic Dash+! EPIC RACING BOSS BATTLES Run and race to battle against two of Sonic the Hedgehog's biggest rivals, Dr. Eggman and Zazz from Sonic Lost World! Race through fun levels and take down the villains! KEEP ON RUNNING & RACING Get more rewards the more you run and race with Sonic in this fun endless runner game! Unlock additional characters, like Tails, Knuckles and Shadow! Endless running with Sonic is fun for players of all ages! REWARDING LEADERBOARDS Play online and take part in the High Score and Distance Run Leaderboards to win great prizes! ---------------------- Privacy Policy: https://privacy.sega.com/en/privacy_sde Terms of Use: https://www.sega.com/terms_aa © SEGA. All rights reserved. SEGA, the SEGA logo, SONIC THE HEDGEHOG and SONIC DASH are registered trademarks or trademarks of SEGA CORPORATION.

About

Subway Surfers+

Experience the classic endless runner with enhanced features and no ads. Dash through vibrant cities, collect characters and boards, and enjoy smooth, fast-paced gameplay. Play offline and across devices for endless fun.

Highlights
  • No ads and purchases
  • Enhanced progression and collection
  • Classic swipe-to-dodge gameplay
  • Rotating World Tour destinations
  • Legendary characters and boards
  • Offline and cross-device play
Features
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Jump into Subway Surfers+, the premium Apple Arcade edition of the iconic mobile game loved by billions. Dash through vibrant cityscapes, dodge trains, and collect your favorite characters and boards. Same run, new platform! Experience everything that made Subway Surfers a global phenomenon – now in a fresh new format with no ads, and new ways to revive, collect and progress in the game. Whether you're chasing high scores or just running for fun, Subway Surfers+ delivers the smooth, fast-paced gameplay you love, along with the familiar rhythm of updates and rotating global destinations. Why You’ll Love It: - New way to play – No ads and purchases, and new ways to progress and collect. - Your favorite crew is here – Jake, Tricky, Fresh, Yutani and the rest are ready to run. - Classic Subway Surfers experience – Same swipe-to-dodge mechanics and high-speed challenge. - Rotating World Tour destinations – Travel to a new city every 3 weeks with curated legacy content. - Legendary characters and boards – Revisit fan favorites from years of global adventures. - Playable offline & across devices – Perfect for short sessions or long runs, anywhere you go. This is Subway Surfers like you’ve never seen it: elevated, timeless, and ready for you to show off your skills.

Screenshots

Sonic Dash+4 screens
Subway Surfers+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Sonic Dash+ at free against Subway Surfers+'s freemium. Subway Surfers+'s advantage is review sentiment (84% vs 66%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Sonic Dash+ against 4.6 for Subway Surfers+. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12K and 17K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Sonic Dash+'s written reviews are positive against 84% of Subway Surfers+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sonic Dash+ ships an update every 5 weeks, Subway Surfers+ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Sonic Dash+ versus Subway Surfers+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSonic Dash+Subway Surfers+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (12K ratings)4.6 (17K ratings)
Positive reviews65.5% of reviews84.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12K17K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size399 MB513 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperSEGASybo Games ApS

Customer experience

Sonic Dash+

All ratings11,806 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral5.2%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews487 reviews
Positive65.5%
Neutral14.2%
Negative20.3%

Subway Surfers+

All ratings17,141 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral3.7%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews904 reviews
Positive84.0%
Neutral6.9%
Negative9.2%

Bugs and requests

Sonic Dash+

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add more bosses
  • Add more characters
  • Add new zones/levels
  • Add new power-ups
  • Add data transfer between devices
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  • Add more ways to earn red coins
  • Reduce grind for unlocking characters
  • Fix the red coin revive system
  • Add more voice acting
  • Improve character animations

Subway Surfers+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Sonic Dash+

No in-app purchases

None

Subway Surfers+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sonic Dash+ free?
Sonic Dash+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Subway Surfers+ free?
Subway Surfers+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sonic Dash+ or Subway Surfers+?
Sonic Dash+ and Subway Surfers+ are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 12K and 17K ratings respectively.
Do Sonic Dash+ or Subway Surfers+ have ads?
Neither Sonic Dash+ nor Subway Surfers+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sonic Dash+ or Subway Surfers+?
Sonic Dash+ ships an update every 5 weeks, and Subway Surfers+ every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sonic Dash+ was updated on September 27, 2026 and Subway Surfers+ on September 29, 2026.

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