# Subway Surfers vs Talking Tom Hero Dash

The clearest difference is update cadence: Subway Surfers at weekly against Talking Tom Hero Dash's every 4 weeks. Subway Surfers also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (3.9M vs 240K). On price, review sentiment, 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 Talking Tom Hero Dash sells 11 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 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subway Surfers has 3.9M ratings behind it against 240K, 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 79% of Talking Tom Hero Dash's.

Subway Surfers ships an update weekly, Talking Tom Hero Dash every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Subway Surfers | Talking Tom Hero Dash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway-surfers/id512939461/reviews)** | [4.4 (240K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-tom-hero-dash/id1434807653/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.9M** | 240K |
| Positive reviews | **86.5% of reviews** | 78.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#8** | — |
| Size | 392 MB | 410 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) | [Outfit7 Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/351110111) |

## What reviewers say

### Subway Surfers

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

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Free · Action, #17 Top Free · Casual, #39 Top Free · Games, #118 Top Grossing · Action, #206 Top Free (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


### Talking Tom Hero Dash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-tom-hero-dash/id1434807653)

Embark on an endless running adventure to rescue captured friends from mischievous villains. Dash, jump, and battle through vibrant environments, collecting rewards and upgrading heroes to restore the city.

**Highlights:** Endless running and jumping, Battle villains, Collect rewards and power-ups, Unlock and upgrade heroes, Restore the city, Superhero outfits

**Features:** iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super Credit Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hyper Credit Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hero Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mega Credit Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Tom (-80%) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Mega Sale | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Credit Pack | $39.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Credit Pack | $59.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Tom | $99.99 | one-time |
| The Ultimate Credit Pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 🤩 Fun and addictive
- 👍 Cute characters and animations
- 💯 Excellent for kids

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Too many ads
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🙄 Repetitive gameplay after a while
- 😒 Difficulty progressing without in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Chest rewards not registering correctly
- Endless run mode freezing or crashing
- Inability to progress past certain levels
- Glitches with character switching

**Requested features**

- More levels and worlds to explore
- Ability to save progress and restore on reinstall
- Reduce ads or offer ad-free version
- Add more characters and costumes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Subway Surfers free?

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

### Is Talking Tom Hero Dash free?

Talking Tom Hero Dash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Subway Surfers or Talking Tom Hero Dash?

Subway Surfers is rated higher. Subway Surfers averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.9M ratings, while Talking Tom Hero Dash averages 4.4 from 240K ratings.

### Do Subway Surfers or Talking Tom Hero Dash have ads?

Both Subway Surfers and Talking Tom Hero Dash show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Subway Surfers or Talking Tom Hero Dash?

Subway Surfers ships an update weekly, and Talking Tom Hero Dash every 4 weeks. Most recently, Subway Surfers was updated on November 1, 2026 and Talking Tom Hero Dash on November 1, 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.*