# Subway Surfers vs Among Us!

The clearest difference is rating: Subway Surfers at 4.6 against Among Us!'s 4.1. Subway Surfers also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 59%) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Among Us!'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, 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 Among Us! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Subway Surfers holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.9M and 846K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Subway Surfers's written reviews are positive against 59% of Among Us!'s.

Subway Surfers ships an update weekly, Among Us! monthly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Subway Surfers | Among Us! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway-surfers/id512939461/reviews)** | [4.1 (846K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/among-us/id1351168404/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.9M** | 846K |
| Positive reviews | **86.5% of reviews** | 58.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#7** | #8 |
| Size | 394 MB | 1.0 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Sybo Games ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/471259040) | [InnerSloth LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/957995279) |

## What reviewers say

### Subway Surfers

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

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Free · Action, #22 Top Free · Casual, #45 Top Free · Games, #101 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


### Among Us!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/among-us/id1351168404)

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Free · Simulation, #12 Top Free · Action, #87 Top Free · Games (US App Store)

A multiplayer game of teamwork and betrayal in space. Players complete tasks or vote out impostors, while impostors sabotage and eliminate the crew. Customize your character and game settings for a unique experience.

**Highlights:** Teamwork and betrayal gameplay, Complete tasks or vote out impostors, Sabotage and stealth mechanics, Customizable characters and game settings, Cross-platform multiplayer, Optional roles for varied gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove All Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Top Hat | $1.99 | one-time |
| Police | $1.99 | one-time |
| MIRA HQ Skin Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Polus Map Skins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Stickmin Pet Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1M Download Hat Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Brainslug Pet Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mini Crewmate Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hamster Pet Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🤝 Great for playing with friends
- 🎨 Customizable characters
- 🕵️‍♀️ Engaging mystery/deduction element
- 🆓 Free to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔌 Frequent disconnections and crashes
- 🚫 Inability to chat freely
- 🤖 Lack of advanced AI for solo play
- 🤬 Issues with toxic/inappropriate player behavior
- 🕰️ Long wait times to join games

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches causing black screens and inability to move
- Inconsistent behavior when players disconnect
- Issues with the 'shhh' loading screen
- Problems with the 'you were kicked' notification

**Requested features**

- Add a friends list to play with regular partners
- Implement a reporting system for disruptive players
- Introduce new game modes like 'hide and seek'
- Allow more customization options for characters
- Optimize performance to reduce crashes and disconnects


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Subway Surfers free?

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

### Is Among Us! free?

Among Us! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Subway Surfers or Among Us!?

Subway Surfers is rated higher. Subway Surfers averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.9M ratings, while Among Us! averages 4.1 from 846K ratings.

### Do Subway Surfers or Among Us! have ads?

Both Subway Surfers and Among Us! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Subway Surfers or Among Us!?

Subway Surfers ships an update weekly, and Among Us! monthly. Most recently, Subway Surfers was updated on November 5, 2026 and Among Us! on November 5, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Subway Surfers or Among Us!?

Subway Surfers currently peaks at #7 in the App Store charts, and Among Us! at #8. 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.*