# Subway Surfers vs slither.io

The clearest difference is rating: Subway Surfers at 4.6 against slither.io's 3.8. Subway Surfers also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 55%) and ratings volume (3.9M vs 3.3K). slither.io's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Subway Surfers sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and slither.io sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Subway Surfers holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subway Surfers has 3.9M ratings behind it against 3.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Subway Surfers's written reviews are positive against 55% of slither.io's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Subway Surfers | slither.io |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway-surfers/id512939461/reviews)** | [3.8 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slitherio/id1091944550/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.9M** | 3.3K |
| Positive reviews | **86.5% of reviews** | 55.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#8** | #42 |
| Size | 392 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sybo Games ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/471259040) | [Lowtech Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/867992583) |

## What reviewers say

### Subway Surfers

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

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Free · Action, #23 Top Free · Casual, #46 Top Free · Games, #103 Top Grossing · Action (US App Store)

Embark on an exhilarating endless running adventure. Dash through vibrant environments, dodge obstacles, and outrun pursuers. Utilize power-ups like jetpacks and hoverboards to enhance your escape and achieve high scores.

**Highlights:** Endless running gameplay, Dodge oncoming trains, Grind trains, Colorful HD graphics, Hoverboard surfing, Paint powered jetpack

**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


### slither.io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slitherio/id1091944550)

**Currently charting:** #42 Top Free · Action, #136 Top Free · Casual (US App Store)

Compete against other players in a multiplayer game where you grow by consuming the remains of defeated opponents. Outmaneuver larger players to win and become the longest slither.

**Highlights:** Online multiplayer gameplay, Grow by consuming player remains, Outmaneuver opponents, Become the longest slither, Simple controls

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Customizable snake skins
- 🚀 Offline mode available
- 👍 No ads (if paid)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent lags and freezes
- 🐛 Glitches causing unfair deaths
- 🐛 Inability to control snake movements
- 🐛 Inappropriate player names
- 💰 Ads and in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Screen freezing during gameplay
- Inability to change skins
- Forced speed boosts causing crashes
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to play with friends
- More customization options
- Pause button for offline mode
- Endless game board
- Improved AI difficulty


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Subway Surfers free?

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

### Is slither.io free?

slither.io is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Subway Surfers or slither.io?

Subway Surfers is rated higher. Subway Surfers averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.9M ratings, while slither.io averages 3.8 from 3.3K ratings.

### Do Subway Surfers or slither.io have ads?

Subway Surfers shows ads; slither.io does not.

### Which is updated more often, Subway Surfers or slither.io?

Subway Surfers ships an update weekly, and slither.io weekly. Most recently, Subway Surfers was updated on October 30, 2026 and slither.io on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Subway Surfers or slither.io?

Subway Surfers currently peaks at #8 in the App Store charts, and slither.io at #42. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*