Comparison

Bloons Super Monkey vs Sonic Runners Adventure

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

Head to head
About

Bloons Super Monkey

Pilot a super-powered monkey through vibrant worlds, popping millions of balloons. Unlock over 20 upgrades and power-ups to aid your quest. This game offers simple controls for all ages and a significant challenge for seasoned players.

Highlights
  • 5 worlds to explore
  • 20+ super-power upgrades
  • In-game powerups
  • High score tracking
  • Easy to learn controls
  • Non-violent gameplay
Features
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1.5.3 Update: Improved iOS 8 compatability. Overview: One Monkey, one super-suit, and one million Bloons. Soar through 5 worlds of Bloon-popping goodness for the whole family, as you earn your way through more than 20 super-power upgrades. With simple controls that anyone can play but plenty of late-stage challenge for experienced gamers, Bloons Super Monkey is guaranteed to keep the kids (and you) quiet on those long bus, train, plane, and car rides. * Easy to pick up and play. * Non-violent fun for all the family - no health bars or dying. * Five groovy music tracks. * Built in high scores. * In-game powerups like smart bombs and bloon freezer help give you the edge. * 24 awesome Super Monkey upgrades like quad darts, double boomerangs, super plasma, and smart missiles.

About

Sonic Runners Adventure

Embark on a high-speed adventure with iconic characters, racing through vibrant levels and battling a classic villain. Unlock unique abilities, power up your favorites, and enjoy skill-based gameplay with simple controls. Experience thrilling arcade action offline after the initial download.

Highlights
  • Dash through 4 iconic locations
  • Unlock and power up characters
  • Overcome obstacles and villains
  • Listen to iconic tracks
  • Skill-based combo gameplay
  • Offline play available
  • Auto-run mode for easy access
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Sonic the Hedgehog and his friends are back in an action-packed runner game! Catch speed fever as you relive the Sonic legend. Run, jump, dash or fly across the road and through exciting platformer levels. Unlock new characters including Tails, Knuckles and more, each with their own unique abilities you can power up. Rush to save Sonic's universe by fighting Dr. Eggman across 4 iconic locations. All this in a compact download size, so just about anyone can jump-start their day with some high-speed arcade action! SONIC FEATURES • Dash through 4 iconic locations with super graphics. WARNING: May cause a rush of excitement. • Unlock loads of characters like Tails, Knuckles, Shadow the Hedgehog and more high-speed legends, each with their own super abilities. • Overcome an endless rush of obstacles and villains, including the nefarious Dr. Eggman himself! • Listen to iconic tracks as you run for heart-pounding fun! • Pick up your favorite buddies, each with their own super skill! And remember: Choose them wisely to combine their skills and help you win! • Power up your favorite characters to improve their abilities. • An exciting story full of super characters and fun twists. • Jump into a variety of fun arcade experiences with replayable levels & loads of objectives. Whatever road you dash down, it's guaranteed to have endless enjoyment! • Discover the mysterious Bonus mode that's a real rush of fun with a dash of speed fever! • Enjoy skill-based combo gameplay using simple controls, plus an auto-run mode so anyone can jump in on the action! • You can play the game completely offline after your first session! The perfect game for fans of high-speed platformers, offline action, fun runs, arcade legends, or "The Blue Blur," Sonic the Hedgehog himself! ___________________________________ © SEGA. All rights reserved. SEGA is registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. SEGA, the SEGA logo, SONIC THE HEDGEHOG, SONIC RUNNERS and SONIC RUNNERS ADVENTURE are either trademarks or registered trademarks of SEGA Holdings Co., Ltd. or its affiliates. ___________________________________ Visit our official site at http://gmlft.co/website_EN Check out the new blog at http://gmlft.co/central Don't forget to follow us on social media: Facebook: http://gmlft.co/SNS_FB_EN Twitter: http://gmlft.co/SNS_TW_EN Instagram: http://gmlft.co/GL_SNS_IG YouTube: http://gmlft.co/GL_SNS_YT ___________________________________ Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Brazilian, Russian, Turkish, Arabic, Thai, Spanish LATAM, Polish, Vietnamese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese The game requires an Internet connection (3G or Wi-Fi) for the first game launch. ___________________________________ Privacy Policy: http://www.gameloft.com/en/privacy-notice Terms of Use: http://www.gameloft.com/en/conditions-of-use End-User License Agreement: http://www.gameloft.com/en/eula

Screenshots

Bloons Super Monkey4 screens
Sonic Runners Adventure4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sonic Runners Adventure at 4.7 against Bloons Super Monkey's 3.4. Sonic Runners Adventure also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 36%) and ratings volume (29K vs 95). Bloons Super Monkey's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $2.99) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 9.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Bloons Super Monkey costs $0.99 and Sonic Runners Adventure $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sonic Runners Adventure holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sonic Runners Adventure has 29K ratings behind it against 95, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Bloons Super Monkey's written reviews are positive against 69% of Sonic Runners Adventure's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Bloons Super Monkey versus Sonic Runners Adventure: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBloons Super MonkeySonic Runners Adventure
Price$0.99 — better$2.99
Rating3.4 (95 ratings)4.7 (29K ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.0% of reviews69.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9529K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better9.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNinja Kiwi LimitedGameloft

Customer experience

Bloons Super Monkey

All ratings95 ratings
Positive55.8%
Neutral9.5%
Negative34.7%
Written reviews311 reviews
Positive36.0%
Neutral14.8%
Negative49.2%

Sonic Runners Adventure

All ratings28,597 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral4.0%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews487 reviews
Positive69.4%
Neutral12.7%
Negative17.9%

User reviews

Bloons Super Monkey

From 95 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast gameplay
  • 👍 Addictive and fun
  • 💡 Great graphics and music

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔋 Game progress not saved
  • 👎 Short gameplay, not enough content

Sonic Runners Adventure

From 29K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
  • 👍 Offline playability
  • 💰 No microtransactions
  • 🎨 Good graphics
  • 🎶 Enjoyable soundtrack

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Lack of content/levels
  • 🤖 Generic character models
  • 🕹️ Repetitive gameplay
  • 🕰️ Timed 'infinite' levels
  • 🔍 Missing popular characters

Bugs and requests

Bloons Super Monkey

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game crashes when buying upgrades
  • Unable to progress past certain levels
  • Scores and progress not saved
  • Compatibility issues on some devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and stages
  • Additional upgrades and power-ups
  • Save/continue feature
  • Endless/free play mode

Sonic Runners Adventure

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional performance issues
  • Unresponsive controls at times

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more playable characters
  • Implement true endless mode
  • Expand level selection and variety
  • Include more Sonic series music
  • Improve character model designs

In-app purchases

None

Bloons Super Monkey

No in-app purchases

None

Sonic Runners Adventure

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bloons Super Monkey free?
Bloons Super Monkey costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sonic Runners Adventure free?
Sonic Runners Adventure costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bloons Super Monkey or Sonic Runners Adventure?
Sonic Runners Adventure is rated higher. Bloons Super Monkey averages 3.4 out of 5 from 95 ratings, while Sonic Runners Adventure averages 4.7 from 29K ratings.
Do Bloons Super Monkey or Sonic Runners Adventure have ads?
Neither Bloons Super Monkey nor Sonic Runners Adventure shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bloons Super Monkey or Sonic Runners Adventure?
Bloons Super Monkey ships an update every 4 months, and Sonic Runners Adventure every 4 months. Most recently, Bloons Super Monkey was updated on October 30, 2026 and Sonic Runners Adventure on October 31, 2026.

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