# Subway Surfers vs Sonic Dash Run

The clearest difference is update cadence: Subway Surfers at weekly against Sonic Dash Run's every 3 weeks. Subway Surfers also leads on ratings volume (3.8M vs 418K) and chart position (#5 vs #62). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Subway Surfers sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Sonic Dash Run 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 4.7 for Sonic Dash Run. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subway Surfers has 3.8M ratings behind it against 418K, 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 88% of Sonic Dash Run's.

Subway Surfers ships an update weekly, Sonic Dash Run every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Subway Surfers | Sonic Dash Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway-surfers/id512939461/reviews) | **[4.7 (418K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-dash-run/id582654048/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.8M** | 418K |
| Positive reviews | 86.5% of reviews | **88.0% 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** | #62 |
| Size | 407 MB | 350 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sybo Games ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/471259040) | [SEGA](https://appshunter.io/developer/281966698) |

## What reviewers say

### Subway Surfers

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

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Free · Action, #21 Top Free · Casual, #34 Top Free · Games, #114 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


### Sonic Dash Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-dash-run/id582654048)

**Currently charting:** #62 Top Free · Action, #183 Top Free · Casual (US App Store)

Experience fast-paced endless runner action with iconic characters like Sonic the Hedgehog. Race through vibrant 3D courses, dodge obstacles, collect rings, and battle familiar villains. Unlock new characters and explore classic Sonic environments in this exciting mobile game.

**Highlights:** Endless runner gameplay, Collect rings and power-ups, Battle iconic bosses, Unlock and play as Sonic characters, Explore classic Sonic levels, Easy-to-use controls

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Free Revive | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sonic Dash- Pocket Money | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Breeze Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Double Rings | $3.99 | one-time |
| Breakout Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Espio the Chameleon | $3.99 | one-time |
| Classic Sonic | $3.99 | one-time |
| Booster Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Chest Of Red Star Rings | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Awesome game
- 🚀 Fun and challenging gameplay
- 💡 Lots of characters to unlock
- 👍 Enjoyable for all ages
- 🚀 Addictive and replayable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game feels too easy after a while
- 🐛 Glitches and performance issues
- 💰 Difficult to unlock characters without spending money
- 🔒 Lack of customization options
- 🐛 Bosses feel repetitive

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes and freezes frequently
- Obstacles and enemies are hard to see at times
- Character cards and upgrades are glitchy
- Leaderboard and multiplayer features not working properly

**Requested features**

- Add more boss battles and enemy variety
- Implement a story mode or progression system
- Allow character customization and skins
- Improve performance and reduce crashes
- Add more zones and level variety


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Subway Surfers free?

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

### Is Sonic Dash Run free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Subway Surfers or Sonic Dash Run?

Sonic Dash Run is rated higher. Subway Surfers averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.8M ratings, while Sonic Dash Run averages 4.7 from 418K ratings.

### Do Subway Surfers or Sonic Dash Run have ads?

Both Subway Surfers and Sonic Dash Run show ads.

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

Subway Surfers ships an update weekly, and Sonic Dash Run every 3 weeks. Most recently, Subway Surfers was updated on September 24, 2026 and Sonic Dash Run on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Subway Surfers or Sonic Dash Run?

Subway Surfers currently peaks at #5 in the App Store charts, and Sonic Dash Run at #62. 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.*