# Subway Surfers vs Smash Hit

The clearest difference is update cadence: Subway Surfers at weekly against Smash Hit's every 2 months. Subway Surfers also leads on ratings volume (3.9M vs 109K) and chart position (#6 vs #114). 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 Smash Hit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 Smash Hit. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subway Surfers has 3.9M ratings behind it against 109K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 87% and 87% positive.

Subway Surfers ships an update weekly, Smash Hit every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Subway Surfers | Smash Hit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway-surfers/id512939461/reviews)** | [4.6 (109K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-hit/id603527166/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.9M** | 109K |
| Positive reviews | 86.5% of reviews | **87.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#6** | #114 |
| Size | 392 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sybo Games ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/471259040) | [Mediocre AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/431845724) |

## What reviewers say

### Subway Surfers

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

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Free · Action, #21 Top Free · Casual, #40 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


### Smash Hit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-hit/id603527166)

**Currently charting:** #114 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

Embark on a surreal journey, smashing glass objects in a futuristic dimension. Experience musically synchronized gameplay with realistic destruction physics. Test your focus and timing to travel as far as possible.

**Highlights:** Surreal futuristic dimension, Musically synchronized gameplay, Realistic glass-breaking mechanics, Over 50 unique rooms, Destruction physics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Satisfying glass-breaking sound effects
- 🎨 Gorgeous graphics and visuals
- 💤 Calming and relaxing experience
- 🕹️ Simple yet challenging gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🔒 Premium required to continue from checkpoints
- 🕹️ Difficulty can be frustrating at times
- 🎨 Repetitive level design

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or crashes unexpectedly
- Progress not saving properly
- Inconsistent hit detection

**Requested features**

- More levels and game modes
- Ability to continue from checkpoints without premium
- Customizable controls and settings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Subway Surfers free?

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

### Is Smash Hit free?

Smash Hit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Subway Surfers or Smash Hit?

Subway Surfers is rated higher. Subway Surfers averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.9M ratings, while Smash Hit averages 4.6 from 109K ratings.

### Do Subway Surfers or Smash Hit have ads?

Both Subway Surfers and Smash Hit show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Subway Surfers or Smash Hit?

Subway Surfers ships an update weekly, and Smash Hit every 2 months. Most recently, Subway Surfers was updated on October 30, 2026 and Smash Hit on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Subway Surfers or Smash Hit?

Subway Surfers currently peaks at #6 in the App Store charts, and Smash Hit at #114. 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.*