Comparison

Subway Surfers vs Skytrip Balls

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Subway Surfers

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
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DASH as fast as you can! DODGE the oncoming trains! Help Jake, Tricky & Fresh escape from the grumpy Guard and his dog. - Grind trains with your cool crew! - Colorful and vivid HD graphics! - Hoverboard Surfing! - Paint powered jetpack! - Lightning fast swipe acrobatics! - Challenge and help your friends! Join the App Store's most daring chase! A Universal App with HD optimized graphics for retina resolution. Originally co-developed by SYBO and Kiloo.

About

Skytrip Balls

Navigate challenging 3D obstacle courses by rolling and jumping. Collect stars and arrows to earn points and unlock new ball skins. Test your reflexes and precision to stay on the platform and achieve high scores.

Highlights
  • 3D ball roll and jump gameplay
  • Challenging obstacle courses
  • Collect stars and arrows
  • Unlockable ball skins
  • High score competition
  • Precision-based challenges
Features
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Skytrip Balls is an exhilarating ball adventure game that will put your reflexes to the ultimate test. Embark on an adrenaline-pumping adventure in this high-flying 3d ball roll and jump platformer. Navigate through a vibrant world filled with challenging obstacles, collect stars and arrows, and defy gravity to stay on the sky escape platform. Can you keep the ball rolling and avoid a plummet into the unknown? Thrilling Sky Escape Adventure: Get ready for heart-pounding excitement as you take control of a dynamic ball that rolls and jumps through a series of imaginative platforms. Roll, leap, and maneuver your way to victory, but be warned, the challenges ahead won't be easy to conquer! As you move forward and progress, the game will make it very hard for you to avoid falling. Reflex-Testing Gameplay: The obstacle course game demands lightning-fast reflexes and precise timing. Stay alert and focused as you navigate the ever-changing platforms, avoiding treacherous obstacles that could send your ball plummeting into the abyss. Can you react quickly enough to overcome the hurdles in your path? Collect Stars and Arrows: Gather stars and arrows scattered throughout the levels to earn points and unlock special rewards. The more stars and arrows you collect, the higher you'll climb on the global leaderboards. Show off your skills to friends and prove you're the top ball roller in the world! Strive for High Scores: Compete against yourself and other players to achieve the highest scores possible. Master this 3d ball roll and jump game and find the most efficient paths to maximize your score. The competition is fierce, so put your best rolling foot forward! Unlock New Ball Skins: Personalize your ball and stand out from the crowd by unlocking a variety of fun and stylish ball skins. Whether you prefer a classic design or a quirky look, there's a skin to suit every rolling enthusiast. Test Your Precision: Precision is the key to success in rolling ball games. As you advance through the levels, the difficulty will ramp up, challenging even the most seasoned players. Can you conquer the intricate mazes and demonstrate your precision skills? Features of Skytrip Balls • Simple and easy to play rolling ball games UI/UX • Immersive obstacle course with hard challenges • Boredom killer game offering smooth roll and jump experience • Multiple rolling balls to unlock and play with • Do not forget to collect the stars and arrows on the way This ball adventure game is not like other rolling ball games; it's an addictive and exhilarating adventure that will put your reflexes to the test. Challenge yourself to stay on the sky escape platform, avoid obstacles, and collect stars and arrows in this adrenaline-pumping escape adventure. Download Rolling Balls – Ball Runner 3D now and let the rolling madness begin! The sky's the limit!

Screenshots

Subway Surfers4 screens
Skytrip Balls4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Skytrip Balls at none against Subway Surfers's 10. Skytrip Balls also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Subway Surfers's advantage is ratings volume (3.8M vs 1) and chart position (#5 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Subway Surfers sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Skytrip Balls asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Skytrip Balls holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subway Surfers has 3.8M ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Subway Surfers versus Skytrip Balls: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubway SurfersSkytrip Balls
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (3.8M ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.5% of reviews
Number of ratings3.8M — better1
Update frequencyWeekly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#5 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size407 MB83 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperSybo Games ApSVDM PTE. LTD.

Customer experience

Subway Surfers

All ratings3,837,286 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral3.5%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews10,262 reviews
Positive86.5%
Neutral4.8%
Negative8.6%

Skytrip Balls

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Subway Surfers

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game crashes after updates
  • Disappearing high scores and progress
  • Unresponsive controls during gameplay
  • Ads that redirect to App Store unexpectedly

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Skytrip Balls

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Subway Surfers

One-time10
  • 7,500 Coins$0.99
  • 12 500 Coins$0.99
  • Starter Pack$0.99
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  • Coin Pack 1$0.99
  • 45,000 Coins$4.99
  • Double Coins$4.99
  • 65 000 Coins$4.99
  • 25 Keys$4.99
  • 40 Keys$4.99
  • Key Pack 1$4.99
None

Skytrip Balls

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Subway Surfers free?
Subway Surfers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Skytrip Balls free?
Skytrip Balls is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Subway Surfers or Skytrip Balls?
Skytrip Balls is rated higher. Subway Surfers averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.8M ratings, while Skytrip Balls averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Subway Surfers or Skytrip Balls have ads?
Both Subway Surfers and Skytrip Balls show ads.

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