# Subway Surfers vs Clumsy Ninja

The clearest difference is ads: Clumsy Ninja at none against Subway Surfers's shown. Clumsy Ninja also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Subway Surfers's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and chart position (#6 vs #122). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Subway Surfers sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Clumsy Ninja sells 10 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 4.8 for Clumsy Ninja. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subway Surfers has 3.9M ratings behind it against 409K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 87% and 86% positive.

Subway Surfers ships an update weekly, Clumsy Ninja every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Subway Surfers | Clumsy Ninja |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway-surfers/id512939461/reviews) | **[4.8 (409K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clumsy-ninja/id561416817/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.9M** | 409K |
| Positive reviews | **86.6% of reviews** | 86.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#6** | #122 |
| Size | 394 MB | 209 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sybo Games ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/471259040) | [NaturalMotion](https://appshunter.io/developer/330281898) |

## 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, #30 Top Free · Games, #105 Top Grossing · Action, #205 Top Free (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


### Clumsy Ninja

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clumsy-ninja/id561416817)

**Currently charting:** #122 Top Free · Family, #129 Top Grossing · Family, #168 Top Free · Adventure (US App Store)

Interact with a virtual ninja, training him to learn new skills and discover hidden items. Embark on quests, customize his appearance, and witness unique, intelligent reactions. Experience unforgettable moments with your digital companion.

**Highlights:** Train ninja for new tricks and moves, Unlock new belts and items, Embark on quests and explore locations, Customize ninja's appearance, Interactive items like trampolines and punch bags, Unique character reactions and intelligence

**Features:** iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy All Colours A | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Box 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Box of Toys 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Robot Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Box 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💗 Nostalgic memories
- 😂 Funny and entertaining
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 🎨 Cute character designs
- 🎮 Offline playability

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Slow leveling/progression
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🤔 Confusing quest/mission requirements
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Ninja getting stuck on trampoline
- Missions not registering as complete
- Losing progress/game data after updates

**Requested features**

- Add multiplayer or competitive modes
- Improve reward system for leveling up
- Allow progress/account restoration across devices
- Expand storyline and character development


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Subway Surfers free?

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

### Is Clumsy Ninja free?

Clumsy Ninja is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Subway Surfers or Clumsy Ninja?

Clumsy Ninja is rated higher. Subway Surfers averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.9M ratings, while Clumsy Ninja averages 4.8 from 409K ratings.

### Do Subway Surfers or Clumsy Ninja have ads?

Subway Surfers shows ads; Clumsy Ninja does not.

### Which is updated more often, Subway Surfers or Clumsy Ninja?

Subway Surfers ships an update weekly, and Clumsy Ninja every 2 months. Most recently, Subway Surfers was updated on November 8, 2026 and Clumsy Ninja on November 8, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Subway Surfers or Clumsy Ninja?

Subway Surfers currently peaks at #6 in the App Store charts, and Clumsy Ninja at #122. 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.*