# Subway Surfers vs Solitaire·

Subway Surfers and Solitaire· both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of Subway Surfers's written reviews are positive against 63% of Solitaire·'s. Subway Surfers also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and chart position (#5 vs unranked). Solitaire·'s advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). 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 Solitaire· sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. 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 Solitaire·. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subway Surfers has 3.8M ratings behind it against 711K, 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 63% of Solitaire·'s.

Subway Surfers ships an update weekly, Solitaire· monthly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Subway Surfers | Solitaire· |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway-surfers/id512939461/reviews) | [4.6 (711K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire/id593715088/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.8M** | 711K |
| Positive reviews | **86.5% of reviews** | 63.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 407 MB | 352 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sybo Games ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/471259040) | [Zynga Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/295913422) |

## What reviewers say

### Subway Surfers

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

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Free · Action, #20 Top Free · Casual, #34 Top Free · Games, #108 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


### Solitaire·

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire/id593715088)

Enjoy classic Klondike solitaire with daily challenges and special events. Customize your game with different decks and backgrounds, and utilize helpful items like unlimited undo and shuffle to aid your play. Track your progress with detailed statistics.

**Highlights:** Daily Challenge mode, Special Events, Customizable decks and backgrounds, Unlimited Undo item, Shuffle and Hint items, Draw 1 or 3 cards, Left or right-handed play

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium - 3 Months | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium - 1 Year | $28.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Relaxing game
- 👍 Customizable decks
- 🕹️ Challenging daily challenges

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 💸 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🤯 Impossible to win games

**Reported bugs**

- New game button not working
- Ads covering gameplay
- Unresponsive controls

**Requested features**

- Ad-free paid version
- Improved game difficulty balancing
- Ability to track high scores and stats


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Subway Surfers free?

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

### Is Solitaire· free?

Solitaire· is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Subway Surfers or Solitaire·?

Subway Surfers and Solitaire· are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3.8M and 711K ratings respectively.

### Do Subway Surfers or Solitaire· have ads?

Both Subway Surfers and Solitaire· show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Subway Surfers or Solitaire·?

Subway Surfers ships an update weekly, and Solitaire· monthly. Most recently, Subway Surfers was updated on September 25, 2026 and Solitaire· on September 25, 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.*