# Subway Surfers vs Rope Savior 3D

Subway Surfers and Rope Savior 3D both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of Subway Surfers's written reviews are positive against 16% of Rope Savior 3D's. Subway Surfers also leads on ratings volume (3.8M vs 20K) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). 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 Rope Savior 3D sells 2 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 Rope Savior 3D. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subway Surfers has 3.8M ratings behind it against 20K, 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 16% of Rope Savior 3D's.

Subway Surfers ships an update weekly, Rope Savior 3D every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Subway Surfers | Rope Savior 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway-surfers/id512939461/reviews) | [4.6 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rope-savior-3d/id1579489488/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.8M** | 20K |
| Positive reviews | **86.5% of reviews** | 16.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 407 MB | 265 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sybo Games ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/471259040) | [Lion Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362220666) |

## What reviewers say

### Subway Surfers

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

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Free · Action, #18 Top Free · Casual, #28 Top Free · Games, #115 Top Grossing · Action, #179 Top Free (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


### Rope Savior 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rope-savior-3d/id1579489488)

Stretch and knot rescue belts to create barricades and stop out-of-control vehicles. This puzzle game challenges your strategic thinking to prevent collisions with limited rope.

**Highlights:** Set up rope barricades, Stop out-of-control vehicles, Brain-teasing strategy, Physics-based challenges, Hero role immersion

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NO ADS | $2.99 | one-time |
| All in One | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game concept
- 👍 Satisfying gameplay
- 💡 Challenging puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔁 Repetitive levels
- 🔋 Drains battery

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes after completing levels
- Unable to progress past certain levels
- Connectivity issues when playing offline

**Requested features**

- Add a restart button
- Introduce more level variety
- Implement a paid ad-free version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Subway Surfers free?

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

### Is Rope Savior 3D free?

Rope Savior 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Subway Surfers or Rope Savior 3D?

Subway Surfers and Rope Savior 3D are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3.8M and 20K ratings respectively.

### Do Subway Surfers or Rope Savior 3D have ads?

Both Subway Surfers and Rope Savior 3D show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Subway Surfers or Rope Savior 3D?

Subway Surfers ships an update weekly, and Rope Savior 3D every 3 weeks. Most recently, Subway Surfers was updated on September 26, 2026 and Rope Savior 3D on September 26, 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.*