# Subway Surfers vs OverTake

Subway Surfers and OverTake both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of Subway Surfers's written reviews are positive against 7% of OverTake's. Subway Surfers also leads on ratings volume (3.8M vs 20K) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Subway Surfers sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and OverTake sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Subway Surfers holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subway Surfers has 3.8M ratings behind it against 20K, 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 7% of OverTake's.

Subway Surfers ships an update weekly, OverTake every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Subway Surfers | OverTake |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway-surfers/id512939461/reviews)** | [4.4 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overtake/id1286341761/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.8M** | 20K |
| Positive reviews | **86.5% of reviews** | 7.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 407 MB | 231 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sybo Games ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/471259040) | [Kwalee Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/497961736) |

## What reviewers say

### Subway Surfers

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

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Free · Action, #20 Top Free · Casual, #34 Top Free · Games, #108 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


### OverTake

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overtake/id1286341761)

Navigate traffic by skillfully overtaking other vehicles. Avoid head-on collisions and manage your fuel to keep driving. Unlock new cars and progress through increasingly challenging levels in this fun driving game.

**Highlights:** Avoid head-on collisions, Manage fuel levels, Simple and fun gameplay, Increasingly challenging levels, Unlock new cars

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP MEMBERSHIP | $5.49 | per 7 days |
| Small Charger | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Bug | $0.99 | one-time |
| Drive the TransAm | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Red Beast | $2.99 | one-time |
| American | $2.99 | one-time |
| British Car | $3.99 | one-time |
| Grab the V12 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Supersonic Car | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and challenging gameplay
- 👍 Great concept
- 🚀 Addictive and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Excessive ads
- 🚫 Ads disrupt gameplay
- 🚫 Requires internet connection
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Unresponsive controls

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes after ads
- Coins not awarded properly
- Unresponsive tapping/swiping

**Requested features**

- Offline play mode
- Reduced ads or ad-free option
- More game modes and levels
- Improved car performance and progression
- Customization options for cars


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Subway Surfers free?

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

### Is OverTake free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Subway Surfers or OverTake?

Subway Surfers is rated higher. Subway Surfers averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.8M ratings, while OverTake averages 4.4 from 20K ratings.

### Do Subway Surfers or OverTake have ads?

Both Subway Surfers and OverTake show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Subway Surfers or OverTake?

Subway Surfers ships an update weekly, and OverTake every 5 weeks. Most recently, Subway Surfers was updated on September 25, 2026 and OverTake on September 23, 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.*