Comparison

Subway Surfers vs Going Balls

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Subway Surfers

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
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DASH as fast as you can! DODGE the oncoming trains! Help Jake, Tricky & Fresh escape from the grumpy Guard and his dog. - Grind trains with your cool crew! - Colorful and vivid HD graphics! - Hoverboard Surfing! - Paint powered jetpack! - Lightning fast swipe acrobatics! - Challenge and help your friends! Join the App Store's most daring chase! A Universal App with HD optimized graphics for retina resolution. Originally co-developed by SYBO and Kiloo.

About

Going Balls

Control a rolling ball through challenging tracks, testing your reflexes and physics mastery. Dodge obstacles, collect coins, and unlock new balls and environments in this fast-paced arcade adventure.

Highlights
  • Dozens of challenging levels
  • Realistic physics engine
  • Ball customization
  • One-finger control
  • Tons of obstacles
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Going Balls: The Ultimate Speed and Balance Challenge! Are you ready for a high-speed runner game that tests your reflexes and mastery of physics? Download Going Balls today and experience the most thrilling arcade adventure on mobile! Join millions of players worldwide in this addictive hyper-casual hit. What is Going Balls? Going Balls is an exhilarating, fast-paced ball game where your main goal is to control a rolling ball and guide it safely to the finish line on increasingly difficult tracks. It’s the perfect blend of a precision puzzle game and a heart-pounding speed challenge. How to Play: Swipe your screen to control the speed and direction of your ball. Master the art of balance as you navigate narrow paths, dodge unexpected obstacles (challenge!), and collect coins to unlock new balls and environments. The simple controls hide a deep, skill-based arcade experience! Key Features: The Ultimate Rolling Adventure! * Dozens of Challenging Levels: Race through diverse worlds, from sky-high platforms to treacherous industrial zones. Each level offers a unique challenge that will keep you coming back for more! * Realistic Physics Engine: Feel the thrill of true physics-based gameplay. Every roll, jump, and acceleration feels incredibly smooth and responsive. Balance is key to surviving! * Customize Your Ball: Collect thousands of coins and unlock a massive collection of cool, colorful, and unique balls. Personalize your runner experience! * Intuitive One-Finger Control: The ultimate pick-up-and-play hyper-casual design. Simple to learn, but incredibly hard to master - perfect for quick bursts of fun or long endless sessions. * Tons of Obstacles: Avoid swinging hammers, tricky ramps, massive wrecking balls, and unexpected gaps. Your speed and precision are your only allies! Why You'll Love Going Balls! Going Balls is more than just a runner - it's an immensely satisfying experience. The rush of barely making a jump, the joy of collecting a huge stack of coins, and the feeling of accomplishment after conquering a nearly impossible challenge makes this game highly addictive. We’ve optimized the gameplay for pure fun! * Instant Thrills: Short, intense levels make it ideal for quick breaks. Skill Progression: You can feel yourself getting better at speed and balance with every attempt. * High Replayability: The pursuit of the perfect, flawless run is endless! Download Now - Totally FREE! Ready to roll? Get the full arcade experience without spending a dime! Going Balls is totally free to download and play. Experience the ultimate physics-based challenge today! Download Going Balls and start your speed adventure now!

Screenshots

Subway Surfers4 screens
Going Balls4 screens

Verdict

The call

Subway Surfers and Going Balls both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of Subway Surfers's written reviews are positive against 58% of Going Balls's. Subway Surfers also leads on ratings volume (3.8M vs 421K) and chart position (#5 vs #62). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Subway Surfers sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Going Balls sells 21 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Subway Surfers against 4.6 for Going Balls. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subway Surfers has 3.8M ratings behind it against 421K, 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 58% of Going Balls's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Subway Surfers ships an update weekly, Going Balls every 10 days. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Subway Surfers versus Going Balls: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubway SurfersGoing Balls
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (3.8M ratings)4.6 (421K ratings)
Positive reviews86.5% of reviews — better57.7% of reviews
Number of ratings3.8M — better421K
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 10 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#5 — better#62
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size407 MB512 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperSybo Games ApSSUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD

Customer experience

Subway Surfers

All ratings3,837,286 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral3.5%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews10,262 reviews
Positive86.5%
Neutral4.8%
Negative8.6%

Going Balls

All ratings420,895 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral3.5%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews4,148 reviews
Positive57.7%
Neutral11.2%
Negative31.1%

User reviews

Subway Surfers

From 3.8M App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Addictive and fun gameplay
  • 📱 Works well offline
  • 🎨 Diverse characters and themes
  • 🎢 Challenging and fast-paced
  • 🎁 Rewarding progression system

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🕰️ Frequent updates can be disruptive
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 🕹️ Difficulty controlling character at times
  • 🔍 Lack of save/sync across devices

Going Balls

From 421K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 🎨 Vibrant graphics and visuals
  • 🎉 Variety of levels and challenges
  • 🏆 Rewarding progression system

Room to improve

  • 💸 Excessive advertisements
  • 🔁 Repetitive level design
  • 🤖 Questionable AI in multiplayer
  • 🔋 Drains device battery quickly

Bugs and requests

Subway Surfers

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game crashes after updates
  • Disappearing high scores and progress
  • Unresponsive controls during gameplay
  • Ads that redirect to App Store unexpectedly

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Going Balls

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezes or crashes after watching ads
  • Restore purchases feature not working as expected
  • Incorrect rewards given after completing levels

Requested features

4 requests
  • Create your own levels
  • Multiplayer mode with real players
  • More diverse ball and world customization options
  • Endless mode with high scores

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Subway Surfers

One-time10
  • 7,500 Coins$0.99
  • 12 500 Coins$0.99
  • Starter Pack$0.99
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  • Coin Pack 1$0.99
  • 45,000 Coins$4.99
  • Double Coins$4.99
  • 65 000 Coins$4.99
  • 25 Keys$4.99
  • 40 Keys$4.99
  • Key Pack 1$4.99
21 purchases

Going Balls

One-time21
  • VIP Pass$0.99
  • Ball OldBall$0.99
  • SkipIts Pack 1$0.99
Show 18 more
  • Road Trip Sticker$1.99
  • VIP Pass$1.99
  • VIP Access$1.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Remove Ads Offer$2.99
  • SkipIts Pack 2$2.99
  • VIP Access$2.99
  • Remove Ads Promo$3.99
  • VIP Pass$3.99
  • Ball Planet$4.99
  • SkipIts Pack 3$4.99
  • VIP Access$4.99
  • VIP Pass$8.99
  • SkipIts Pack 4$8.99
  • Coins Pack 4$11.99
  • VIP Pass$12.99
  • Ball Bling$19.99
  • VIP Access$29.99

Questions

Is Subway Surfers free?
Subway Surfers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Going Balls free?
Going Balls is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Subway Surfers or Going Balls?
Subway Surfers and Going Balls are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3.8M and 421K ratings respectively.
Do Subway Surfers or Going Balls have ads?
Both Subway Surfers and Going Balls show ads.
Which is updated more often, Subway Surfers or Going Balls?
Subway Surfers ships an update weekly, and Going Balls every 10 days. Most recently, Subway Surfers was updated on September 25, 2026 and Going Balls on September 25, 2026.
Which is more popular, Subway Surfers or Going Balls?
Subway Surfers currently peaks at #5 in the App Store charts, and Going Balls at #62. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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