# iShuffle Bowling 2 vs Subway Surfers

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Subway Surfers at 3.9M against iShuffle Bowling 2's 1.5K. Subway Surfers also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and chart position (#7 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iShuffle Bowling 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Subway Surfers sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. 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 iShuffle Bowling 2 against 4.6 for Subway Surfers. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subway Surfers has 3.9M ratings behind it against 1.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 87% and 87% positive.

iShuffle Bowling 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, Subway Surfers weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iShuffle Bowling 2 | Subway Surfers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ishuffle-bowling-2/id487088645/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway-surfers/id512939461/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K | **3.9M** |
| Positive reviews | **86.7% of reviews** | 86.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#7** |
| Size | 103 MB | 394 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Bakumens Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/331752704) | [Sybo Games ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/471259040) |

## What reviewers say

### iShuffle Bowling 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ishuffle-bowling-2/id487088645)

Experience a new 3D bowling challenge with realistic physics and multiple game modes. Shoot pucks, strike pins, and unlock special items to achieve high scores. Enjoy a fun and engaging experience in your free time.

**Highlights:** Deluxe 3D graphics and animation, Highly realistic 3D physics, Three distinct game modes, Unlockable items and bonus gifts, Score statistics and progress tracking, Bomb packs for challenging levels

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Micro Gold Bowling Pin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Micro Bomb | $0.99 | one-time |
| Micro Key | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level 4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mini Gold Bowling Pin | $1.99 | one-time |
| Little Gold Bowling Pin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Little Bomb | $9.99 | one-time |
| Little Key | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎳 Nostalgic and fun bowling game
- 👍 Great time-killing game
- 🕹️ Challenging and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Nice graphics and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs, especially in later levels
- 🔑 Frustration with earning keys to open chests
- 🤯 Difficulty of certain levels (6-9 in particular)
- 💰 Complaints about ads and in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after completing a tournament
- Pins sometimes don't register properly
- Puck physics can be unreliable at times

**Requested features**

- Add more levels and challenges
- Improve the slingshot/puck controls
- Implement a restart button instead of going back to the main menu
- Add a way to track/view past scores


### Subway Surfers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway-surfers/id512939461)

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Free · Action, #28 Top Free · Casual, #52 Top Free · Games, #100 Top Grossing · Action (US App Store)

Embark on an exhilarating endless running adventure, dodging trains and outsmarting a persistent guard. Utilize hoverboards, jetpacks, and acrobatic moves to achieve high scores and compete with friends in this visually vibrant game.

**Highlights:** Endless running gameplay, Dodge oncoming trains, Grind on trains, Hoverboard surfing, Paint-powered jetpack, Fast swipe acrobatics, Challenge friends

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7,500 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 12 500 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 45,000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Double Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 65 000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 25 Keys | $4.99 | one-time |
| 40 Keys | $4.99 | one-time |
| Key Pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 📱 Works well offline
- 🎨 Diverse characters and themes
- 🎢 Challenging and fast-paced
- 🎁 Rewarding progression system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Frequent updates can be disruptive
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🕹️ Difficulty controlling character at times
- 🔍 Lack of save/sync across devices

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after updates
- Disappearing high scores and progress
- Unresponsive controls during gameplay
- Ads that redirect to App Store unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Ability to save progress across devices
- More customization options for characters
- Difficulty settings or modes
- Multiplayer/competitive features
- Reduced ad frequency or ad-free option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iShuffle Bowling 2 free?

iShuffle Bowling 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Subway Surfers free?

Subway Surfers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iShuffle Bowling 2 or Subway Surfers?

Subway Surfers is rated higher. iShuffle Bowling 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Subway Surfers averages 4.6 from 3.9M ratings.

### Do iShuffle Bowling 2 or Subway Surfers have ads?

Both iShuffle Bowling 2 and Subway Surfers show ads.

### Which is updated more often, iShuffle Bowling 2 or Subway Surfers?

iShuffle Bowling 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Subway Surfers weekly. Most recently, iShuffle Bowling 2 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Subway Surfers 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.*