# Subway Surfers vs Buddy Toss

Subway Surfers and Buddy Toss both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of Subway Surfers's written reviews are positive against 53% of Buddy Toss's. Subway Surfers also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (3.9M vs 11K). Buddy Toss's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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 Buddy Toss sells 2 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 4.7 for Buddy Toss. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subway Surfers has 3.9M ratings behind it against 11K, 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 53% of Buddy Toss's.

Subway Surfers ships an update weekly, Buddy Toss every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Subway Surfers | Buddy Toss |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway-surfers/id512939461/reviews) | **[4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddy-toss/id1411839733/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.9M** | 11K |
| Positive reviews | **86.5% of reviews** | 52.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#8** | — |
| Size | 392 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Sybo Games ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/471259040) | [BIGDOG GAMES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514755977) |

## What reviewers say

### Subway Surfers

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

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Free · Action, #25 Top Free · Casual, #49 Top Free · Games, #95 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


### Buddy Toss

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddy-toss/id1411839733)

Tap to launch a character into the air and tap again before they hit the ground. Continue tossing them higher and higher to reach the galaxy. This endlessly fun game is designed to make you laugh.

**Highlights:** Tap to toss character, Tap again to re-toss, Endless game mode, Funny design, Global Leaderboards, Tablet support

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NO ADS | $2.99 | one-time |
| Vip Gift Box | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Satisfying tossing mechanic
- 💡 Variety of characters and upgrades

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficulty increasing without side meter
- 🔍 Delayed reaction when tapping
- 🔍 Ads too frequent and intrusive

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashing or kicking users out
- Inability to play due to immediate crashes
- Glitches when reaching high altitudes

**Requested features**

- Bring back the side meter
- Increase height limit
- Reduce ads or offer ad-free option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Subway Surfers free?

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

### Is Buddy Toss free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Subway Surfers or Buddy Toss?

Buddy Toss is rated higher. Subway Surfers averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.9M ratings, while Buddy Toss averages 4.7 from 11K ratings.

### Do Subway Surfers or Buddy Toss have ads?

Both Subway Surfers and Buddy Toss show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Subway Surfers or Buddy Toss?

Subway Surfers ships an update weekly, and Buddy Toss every 2 months. Most recently, Subway Surfers was updated on October 29, 2026 and Buddy Toss on October 28, 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.*