# Subway Surfers vs Stack Ball 3D

Subway Surfers and Stack Ball 3D both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of Subway Surfers's written reviews are positive against 61% of Stack Ball 3D's. Subway Surfers also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and chart position (#6 vs #146). 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 Stack Ball 3D sells 3 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 Stack Ball 3D. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.8M and 845K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Subway Surfers's written reviews are positive against 61% of Stack Ball 3D's.

Subway Surfers ships an update weekly, Stack Ball 3D monthly. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

## 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) | **[4.7 (845K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-ball-3d/id1456732568/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.8M** | 845K |
| Positive reviews | **86.5% of reviews** | 61.0% 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 | **#6** | #146 |
| Size | 408 MB | 186 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Sybo Games ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/471259040) | [Azur Interactive Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1296347323) |

## What reviewers say

### Subway Surfers

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

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Free · Action, #21 Top Free · Casual, #36 Top Free · Games, #120 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/id1456732568)

**Currently charting:** #146 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

Smash, bump, and bounce a ball through colorful helix platforms to reach the end. Avoid black platforms or your ball shatters. Speed up for a fireball or wait for your chance to roll and jump.

**Highlights:** Smash through platforms, Bounce and bump, Avoid black platforms, Fireball speed boost, Strategic gameplay, Vibrant graphics

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ADs Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Ball! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Skins + No ADS | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Satisfying visual effects
- 🕹️ Works without WiFi
- 🎢 Relaxing and stress-relieving

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Too many ads
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and freezes
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🚫 Ads still appear even after paying to remove them

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or crashes after ads
- Unresponsive controls at times
- Inconsistent collision detection

**Requested features**

- More challenging levels and game modes
- Ability to customize ball/character designs
- Pause function
- Leaderboards and multiplayer
- Progress saving across devices


## 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 in-app purchases available.

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

Stack Ball 3D is rated higher. Subway Surfers averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.8M ratings, while Stack Ball 3D averages 4.7 from 845K ratings.

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

Both Subway Surfers and Stack Ball 3D show ads.

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

Subway Surfers ships an update weekly, and Stack Ball 3D monthly. Most recently, Subway Surfers was updated on October 1, 2026 and Stack Ball 3D on October 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Subway Surfers or Stack Ball 3D?

Subway Surfers currently peaks at #6 in the App Store charts, and Stack Ball 3D at #146. 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.*