# Subway Surfers vs Color Switch

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Subway Surfers at 3.9M against Color Switch's 55K. Subway Surfers also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks) and chart position (#6 vs unranked). 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 Color Switch sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. 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 4.7 for Color Switch. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subway Surfers has 3.9M ratings behind it against 55K, 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 75% of Color Switch's.

Subway Surfers ships an update weekly, Color Switch every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Subway Surfers | Color Switch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway-surfers/id512939461/reviews) | **[4.7 (55K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-switch/id1314725881/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.9M** | 55K |
| Positive reviews | **86.6% of reviews** | 75.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#6** | — |
| Size | 395 MB | 563 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sybo Games ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/471259040) | [Color Switch Phoenix, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453601863) |

## What reviewers say

### Subway Surfers

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

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Free · Action, #18 Top Free · Casual, #37 Top Free · Games, #108 Top Grossing · Action (US App Store)

Dash through a vibrant city, dodging trains and collecting coins. Use hoverboards and jetpacks to outrun a grumpy guard and his dog. Challenge friends and enjoy fast-paced, colorful graphics in this endless runner.

**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


### Color Switch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-switch/id1314725881)

Navigate a character through obstacles by matching colors in this addictive, visually stunning game. With over 1,000 levels, it tests reflexes and problem-solving skills with increasing difficulty. Enjoy vibrant graphics and catchy music for endless entertainment.

**Highlights:** Color matching gameplay, Over 1,000 levels, Increasing difficulty, Vibrant colors and animations, Catchy music, Test reflexes and problem-solving

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP access - weekly plan | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Bonus Stars | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Doubled Stars | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Stars | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Levels | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| 15000 Stars | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 🎨 Lots of game modes
- 💰 Good value for money
- 🎮 Challenging yet enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 💢 Too many ads
- 🔍 Lost progress after updates
- 🔍 Removed popular game modes
- ⏱️ Laggy performance

**Reported bugs**

- Levels with impossible obstacles
- Freezing and crashing during gameplay
- Incorrect scoring and progress tracking
- Offline mode issues

**Requested features**

- Bring back old game modes
- Add more unique and creative game modes
- Implement a multiplayer mode
- Allow customization of music and sound effects
- Add a level editor for users to create their own levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Subway Surfers free?

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

### Is Color Switch free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Subway Surfers or Color Switch?

Color Switch is rated higher. Subway Surfers averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.9M ratings, while Color Switch averages 4.7 from 55K ratings.

### Do Subway Surfers or Color Switch have ads?

Both Subway Surfers and Color Switch show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Subway Surfers or Color Switch?

Subway Surfers ships an update weekly, and Color Switch every 2 weeks. Most recently, Subway Surfers was updated on November 12, 2026 and Color Switch on November 12, 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.*