# Subway Surfers vs Sky Dancer

The clearest difference is ads: Sky Dancer at none against Subway Surfers's shown. Sky Dancer also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Subway Surfers's advantage is ratings volume (3.9M vs 4K) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Subway Surfers sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Sky Dancer sells 9 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 Subway Surfers against 4.5 for Sky Dancer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subway Surfers has 3.9M ratings behind it against 4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Subway Surfers's written reviews are positive against 81% of Sky Dancer's.

Subway Surfers ships an update weekly, Sky Dancer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Subway Surfers | Sky Dancer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway-surfers/id512939461/reviews)** | [4.5 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-dancer-free-falling/id1145532511/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.9M** | 4K |
| Positive reviews | **86.6% of reviews** | 80.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#8** | — |
| Size | 394 MB | 239 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sybo Games ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/471259040) | [Topebox Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1386799933) |

## What reviewers say

### Subway Surfers

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

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Free · Action, #20 Top Free · Casual, #42 Top Free · Games, #93 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


### Sky Dancer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-dancer-free-falling/id1145532511)

Experience a calming yet thrilling auto-runner where falling is as crucial as running. Navigate a beautiful 3D world with simple controls, challenging quests, and unique characters. Compete with friends and sync your progress across devices.

**Highlights:** Auto-running and cliff-jumping gameplay, Minimalist 3D art style, Simple tap controls for jumping and turning, Handcrafted quests and challenges, Unlockable characters, Game Center integration for leaderboards, iCloud support for cross-device syncing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer: Triple Coins! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bunch of Stars | $0.99 | one-time |
| Best Price Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Double Best Price Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Stars | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💖 Love the characters
- 🌟 Visually stunning
- 🕹️ Smooth and responsive controls
- 🎢 Challenging and addictive gameplay
- 🎶 Relaxing and atmospheric music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔍 Unclear instructions and objectives
- 🤖 Unresponsive or inconsistent controls
- 🌐 Frequent crashes and app freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Challenge progress not tracking correctly
- Inability to open chests and claim rewards
- Invisible obstacles causing unexpected deaths
- Slow motion feature causing game crashes
- Lost progress and unlocked content after updates

**Requested features**

- More game modes and difficulty levels
- Ability to save progress and sync across devices
- Improved character customization and unlocks
- Reduced ad frequency and better ad placement
- Clearer in-game tutorials and explanations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Subway Surfers free?

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

### Is Sky Dancer free?

Sky Dancer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Subway Surfers or Sky Dancer?

Subway Surfers is rated higher. Subway Surfers averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.9M ratings, while Sky Dancer averages 4.5 from 4K ratings.

### Do Subway Surfers or Sky Dancer have ads?

Subway Surfers shows ads; Sky Dancer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Subway Surfers or Sky Dancer?

Subway Surfers ships an update weekly, and Sky Dancer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Subway Surfers was updated on November 9, 2026 and Sky Dancer on November 8, 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.*