# Subway Surfers vs Pinatamasters

The clearest difference is update cadence: Subway Surfers at weekly against Pinatamasters's every 2 months. Subway Surfers also leads on ratings volume (3.8M vs 71K) and review sentiment (87% vs 72%). 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 Pinatamasters sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 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 Pinatamasters. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subway Surfers has 3.8M ratings behind it against 71K, 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 72% of Pinatamasters's.

Subway Surfers ships an update weekly, Pinatamasters every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Subway Surfers | Pinatamasters |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway-surfers/id512939461/reviews) | **[4.7 (71K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinatamasters/id1438090112/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.8M** | 71K |
| Positive reviews | **86.5% of reviews** | 72.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 407 MB | 354 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sybo Games ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/471259040) | [AI Games FZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478916023) |

## What reviewers say

### Subway Surfers

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

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Free · Action, #21 Top Free · Casual, #34 Top Free · Games, #114 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


### Pinatamasters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinatamasters/id1438090112)

Engage in exciting pinata battles with a diverse arsenal of upgradable weapons. Explore different worlds and maximize your earnings from each pinata. Offers premium subscription tiers for an enhanced experience.

**Highlights:** Fight pinatas, Explore worlds, Variety of weapons, Upgrade weapons, Double earnings, Offline rewards

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| Pinch of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pocketful of Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack of Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack of Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| No Subscription Full Access | $29.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Box of Coins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Fun and creative game design
- 🕹️ Addictive and engaging gameplay
- 💥 Satisfying weapon and character upgrades
- 🎉 Entertaining and humorous visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive number of ads
- 🤑 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔇 Sound and music issues

**Reported bugs**

- Sound and music cutting out
- Ads not loading or freezing the game
- Progress reset after reinstalling the app

**Requested features**

- Add more levels and bosses
- Introduce multiplayer or competitive modes
- Allow for character and weapon customization
- Implement a save/progress system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Subway Surfers free?

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

### Is Pinatamasters free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Subway Surfers or Pinatamasters?

Pinatamasters is rated higher. Subway Surfers averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.8M ratings, while Pinatamasters averages 4.7 from 71K ratings.

### Do Subway Surfers or Pinatamasters have ads?

Both Subway Surfers and Pinatamasters show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Subway Surfers or Pinatamasters?

Subway Surfers ships an update weekly, and Pinatamasters every 2 months. Most recently, Subway Surfers was updated on September 24, 2026 and Pinatamasters on September 24, 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.*