# Subway Surfers vs MONOPOLY GO!

The clearest difference is ads: MONOPOLY GO! at none against Subway Surfers's shown. MONOPOLY GO! also leads on chart position (#1 vs #7). Subway Surfers's advantage is review sentiment (87% vs 63%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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

MONOPOLY GO! holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.9M and 3.9M respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 87% of Subway Surfers's written reviews are positive against 63% of MONOPOLY GO!'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Subway Surfers | MONOPOLY GO! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway-surfers/id512939461/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monopoly-go/id1621328561/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3.9M | **3.9M** |
| Positive reviews | **86.6% of reviews** | 63.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #7 | **#1** |
| Size | 394 MB | 286 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Sybo Games ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/471259040) | [Scopely, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/305003647) |

## What reviewers say

### Subway Surfers

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

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Free · Action, #28 Top Free · Casual, #52 Top Free · Games, #100 Top Grossing · Action (US App Store)

Embark on an exhilarating endless running adventure, dodging trains and outsmarting a persistent guard. Utilize hoverboards, jetpacks, and acrobatic moves to achieve high scores and compete with friends in this visually vibrant game.

**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


### MONOPOLY GO!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monopoly-go/id1621328561)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Free · Family, #1 Top Grossing · Games, #1 Top Grossing · Board, #1 Top Grossing · Family, #4 Top Grossing, #6 Top Free · Board, #27 Top Free · Games, #185 Top Free (US App Store)

Experience the classic board game in a new digital format. Roll dice, collect properties, build your empire, and compete with friends worldwide. Engage in mini-games, trade stickers, and participate in daily events for rewards.

**Highlights:** Collect properties and build houses/hotels, Roll dice to earn MONOPOLY money, Play with friends and family globally, Trade stickers to complete albums, Participate in daily events and tournaments, Engage in mini-games like Prize Drop

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Offer 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Offer 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Offer 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Offer 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Offer 43 Type 1 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Offer 5 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Offer 8 Type 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Offer 7 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Offer 18 Type 1 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Offer 15 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🎨 Polished and visually appealing
- 🤝 Enjoyable social aspects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Aggressive monetization and pay-to-win elements
- ⏱️ Slow dice regeneration and limited gameplay time
- 🤖 Suspected use of bots in competitive events
- 🔁 Repetitive and monotonous gameplay over time

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent dice roll outcomes
- Glitches causing loss of progress or rewards
- Issues with Facebook integration and friend invites

**Requested features**

- Increase dice regeneration rate
- Improve trading and sticker exchange system
- Introduce more varied gameplay modes
- Implement better anti-cheat measures


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Subway Surfers free?

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

### Is MONOPOLY GO! free?

MONOPOLY GO! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Subway Surfers or MONOPOLY GO!?

MONOPOLY GO! is rated higher. Subway Surfers averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.9M ratings, while MONOPOLY GO! averages 4.8 from 3.9M ratings.

### Do Subway Surfers or MONOPOLY GO! have ads?

Subway Surfers shows ads; MONOPOLY GO! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Subway Surfers or MONOPOLY GO!?

Subway Surfers ships an update weekly, and MONOPOLY GO! weekly. Most recently, Subway Surfers was updated on November 5, 2026 and MONOPOLY GO! on November 5, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Subway Surfers or MONOPOLY GO!?

Subway Surfers currently peaks at #7 in the App Store charts, and MONOPOLY GO! at #1. 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.*