# Subway Surfers vs Stack Ball 3D !

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stack Ball 3D ! at none against Subway Surfers's 10. Stack Ball 3D ! also leads on ads (none vs shown). Subway Surfers's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (3.8M vs 34). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Subway Surfers sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Stack Ball 3D ! asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Subway Surfers against 4.5 for Stack Ball 3D !. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subway Surfers has 3.8M ratings behind it against 34, 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 70% of Stack Ball 3D !'s.

Subway Surfers ships an update weekly, Stack Ball 3D ! every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Subway Surfers | Stack Ball 3D ! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway-surfers/id512939461/reviews)** | [4.5 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-ball-3d/id1417204185/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.8M** | 34 |
| Positive reviews | **86.5% of reviews** | 70.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 407 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sybo Games ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/471259040) | [Essendon Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/674638511) |

## What reviewers say

### Subway Surfers

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

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Free · Action, #18 Top Free · Casual, #30 Top Free · Games, #111 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


### Stack Ball 3D !

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-ball-3d/id1417204185)

Guide a bouncing ball to smash through colorful platforms. Aim carefully to break the tiles and reach the bottom in this addictive arcade adventure. Compete for the top spot on the leaderboard with easy one-tap controls and vibrant visuals.

**Highlights:** Smash through stacked platforms, One-tap easy controls, Addictive gameplay mechanics, Rich visual effects, Leaderboard competition

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Subway Surfers free?

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

### Is Stack Ball 3D ! free?

Stack Ball 3D ! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Subway Surfers or Stack Ball 3D !?

Subway Surfers is rated higher. Subway Surfers averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.8M ratings, while Stack Ball 3D ! averages 4.5 from 34 ratings.

### Do Subway Surfers or Stack Ball 3D ! have ads?

Subway Surfers shows ads; Stack Ball 3D ! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Subway Surfers or Stack Ball 3D !?

Subway Surfers ships an update weekly, and Stack Ball 3D ! every 6 weeks. Most recently, Subway Surfers was updated on September 25, 2026 and Stack Ball 3D ! on September 2, 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.*