# Subway Surfers vs Going Balls

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Subway Surfers | Going Balls |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway-surfers/id512939461/reviews) | [4.6 (421K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/going-balls/id1499081620/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.8M** | 421K |
| Positive reviews | **86.5% of reviews** | 57.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | #62 |
| Size | 407 MB | 512 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sybo Games ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/471259040) | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) |

## What reviewers say

### Subway Surfers

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

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Free · Action, #20 Top Free · Casual, #34 Top Free · Games, #110 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


### Going Balls

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/going-balls/id1499081620)

**Currently charting:** #62 Top Free · Action, #181 Top Free · Casual (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Pass | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ball OldBall | $0.99 | one-time |
| SkipIts Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Road Trip Sticker | $1.99 | one-time |
| VIP Pass | $1.99 | one-time |
| VIP Access | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| SkipIts Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| VIP Access | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Promo | $3.99 | one-time |
| VIP Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ball Planet | $4.99 | one-time |
| SkipIts Pack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| VIP Access | $4.99 | one-time |
| VIP Pass | $8.99 | one-time |
| SkipIts Pack 4 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 4 | $11.99 | one-time |
| VIP Pass | $12.99 | one-time |
| Ball Bling | $19.99 | one-time |
| VIP Access | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*