# Subway Surfers vs Township

Subway Surfers and Township both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of Subway Surfers's written reviews are positive against 29% of Township's. Subway Surfers also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). Township's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Subway Surfers sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Township 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 Township. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.9M and 2.2M respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Subway Surfers's written reviews are positive against 29% of Township's.

Subway Surfers ships an update weekly, Township every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Subway Surfers | Township |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway-surfers/id512939461/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.2M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/township/id638689075/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.9M** | 2.2M |
| Positive reviews | **86.6% of reviews** | 29.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #5 | #5 |
| Size | 394 MB | 282 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sybo Games ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/471259040) | [Playrix](https://appshunter.io/developer/1162116447) |

## What reviewers say

### Subway Surfers

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

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Free · Action, #19 Top Free · Casual, #39 Top Free · Games, #109 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


### Township

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/township/id638689075)

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Free · Casual, #5 Top Free · Puzzle, #7 Top Free · Games, #7 Top Grossing · Casual, #7 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #15 Top Grossing · Games, #56 Top Grossing, #82 Top Free (US App Store)

Build your dream city and farm, then relax with engaging match-3 puzzles. Compete in exciting events, collect unique items, and play offline. This game offers a vibrant community and endless creative possibilities.

**Highlights:** City building and design, Farming and crop growing, Match-3 puzzle gameplay, Competitions and events, Item collection, Offline play

**Features:** iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Begginner's Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Cash Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Small Cash Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Golden Ticket | $4.99 | one-time |
| Boost Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Standard Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Medium Cash Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Cash Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Engaging events and challenges
- 🤝 Helpful co-op and community features
- 🎨 Detailed and creative town building

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Slow progression and long wait times
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases required for progress
- 🐛 Bugs, glitches, and technical issues
- 📦 Frustrating resource management and storage limitations

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and app instability
- Inconsistent or disappearing in-app purchases
- Incorrect or changing building requirements
- Synchronization issues between devices

**Requested features**

- Faster production and building times
- More generous rewards and currency earnings
- Improved co-op functionality and communication
- Expanded customization and decoration options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Subway Surfers free?

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

### Is Township free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Subway Surfers or Township?

Township is rated higher. Subway Surfers averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.9M ratings, while Township averages 4.8 from 2.2M ratings.

### Do Subway Surfers or Township have ads?

Subway Surfers shows ads; Township does not.

### Which is updated more often, Subway Surfers or Township?

Subway Surfers ships an update weekly, and Township every 2 weeks. Most recently, Subway Surfers was updated on November 6, 2026 and Township on November 6, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Subway Surfers or Township?

Subway Surfers currently peaks at #5 in the App Store charts, and Township at #5. 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.*