# Subway Surfers vs Snake Vortex!

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Snake Vortex! at none against Subway Surfers's 10. Snake Vortex! also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Subway Surfers's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (3.8M vs 5). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Subway Surfers sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Snake Vortex! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Snake Vortex! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subway Surfers has 3.8M ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Subway Surfers ships an update weekly, Snake Vortex! every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Subway Surfers | Snake Vortex! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway-surfers/id512939461/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snake-vortex/id1537976903/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.8M** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 86.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 407 MB | 185 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sybo Games ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/471259040) | [广杰 周](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059287118) |

## What reviewers say

### Subway Surfers

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

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Free · Action, #19 Top Free · Casual, #30 Top Free · Games, #113 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


### Snake Vortex!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snake-vortex/id1537976903)

Control a snake by swiping the screen to collect balls and grow longer. A longer snake allows you to break through more obstacles and achieve higher scores. Enjoy this classic arcade-style challenge.

**Highlights:** Swipe controls, Collect balls to grow longer, Break through obstacles, Achieve high scores, Simple arcade gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Subway Surfers free?

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

### Is Snake Vortex! free?

Snake Vortex! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Subway Surfers or Snake Vortex!?

Snake Vortex! is rated higher. Subway Surfers averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.8M ratings, while Snake Vortex! averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Subway Surfers or Snake Vortex! have ads?

Both Subway Surfers and Snake Vortex! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Subway Surfers or Snake Vortex!?

Subway Surfers ships an update weekly, and Snake Vortex! every 4 months. Most recently, Subway Surfers was updated on September 25, 2026 and Snake Vortex! on June 5, 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.*