# Subway Surfers vs Battle Run

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Subway Surfers at 87% against Battle Run's 54%. Subway Surfers also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (3.9M vs 798). Battle Run's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Subway Surfers holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subway Surfers has 3.9M ratings behind it against 798, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Subway Surfers's written reviews are positive against 54% of Battle Run's.

Subway Surfers ships an update weekly, Battle Run monthly. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Subway Surfers | Battle Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway-surfers/id512939461/reviews)** | [4.3 (798 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battle-run/id1612277646/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.9M** | 798 |
| Positive reviews | **86.6% of reviews** | 53.8% 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** | — |
| Size | 395 MB | 465 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Sybo Games ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/471259040) | [Game Hive Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/443272129) |

## What reviewers say

### Subway Surfers

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

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Free · Action, #15 Top Free · Casual, #32 Top Free · Games, #115 Top Grossing · Action (US App Store)

Dash through a vibrant city, dodging trains and collecting coins. Use hoverboards and jetpacks to outrun a grumpy guard and his dog. Challenge friends and enjoy fast-paced, colorful graphics in this endless runner.

**Highlights:** Endless running gameplay, Dodge oncoming trains, Grind on trains, Hoverboard surfing, Paint-powered jetpack, Fast swipe acrobatics, Challenge friends

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**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


### Battle Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battle-run/id1612277646)

Experience an adrenaline-pumping multiplayer racing game where you outrun opponents through treacherous obstacle courses. Collect unique runners with special skills, battle with explosive items, and race to the finish line in vibrant worlds. Compete against friends or players worldwide in fast-paced, real-time action.

**Highlights:** Real-time multiplayer races, Unique runners with special skills, Over 500,000 unique stages, 20+ unique items, weapons, and power-ups, Collect and upgrade runners, Progress through a battle track for rewards

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamond Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 4 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun gameplay
- 👍 Nostalgic experience
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Potential for updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lacking features from old version
- 🔍 Unbalanced character abilities
- 🔍 Repetitive gameplay
- 🔍 Monetization concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and connection issues
- Continued progress not saved

**Requested features**

- Bring back old characters and pets
- More customization options
- Improved matchmaking
- Additional game modes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Subway Surfers free?

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

### Is Battle Run free?

Battle Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Subway Surfers or Battle Run?

Subway Surfers is rated higher. Subway Surfers averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.9M ratings, while Battle Run averages 4.3 from 798 ratings.

### Do Subway Surfers or Battle Run have ads?

Both Subway Surfers and Battle Run show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Subway Surfers or Battle Run?

Subway Surfers ships an update weekly, and Battle Run monthly. Most recently, Subway Surfers was updated on November 11, 2026 and Battle Run on November 11, 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.*