# Subway Surfers vs Magic Find

Subway Surfers and Magic Find both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of Subway Surfers's written reviews are positive against 50% of Magic Find's. Subway Surfers also leads on ratings volume (3.9M vs 459) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Magic Find's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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 Magic Find sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. 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 Magic Find. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subway Surfers has 3.9M ratings behind it against 459, 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 50% of Magic Find's.

Subway Surfers ships an update weekly, Magic Find fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Subway Surfers | Magic Find |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway-surfers/id512939461/reviews) | **[4.8 (459 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-find-hidden-object-game/id6670199766/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.9M** | 459 |
| Positive reviews | **86.5% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#7** | — |
| Size | 392 MB | 300 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sybo Games ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/471259040) | [Runyou Game](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741492000) |

## What reviewers say

### Subway Surfers

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

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Free · Action, #20 Top Free · Casual, #41 Top Free · Games, #99 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


### Magic Find

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-find-hidden-object-game/id6670199766)

Embark on an exciting adventure with this hidden object game. Search for cleverly concealed items across beautifully crafted scenes, testing your observational skills. Enjoy a blend of fun, challenge, and relaxation with endless levels and diverse environments.

**Highlights:** Engaging hidden object gameplay, Challenging puzzles, Relaxing experience, Diverse environments, Endless levels, Zoom feature

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| sub_weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| sub_monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| sub_yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| first_charge | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ticket_Pack_2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ticket_Pack_10 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Magnifier Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Compass_Pack_5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Battery_Pack_10 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ticket_Pack_20 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Magnifier_Pack_40 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Compass_Pack_20 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Battery_Pack_40 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Magnifier_Pack_100 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Compass_Pack_50 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Battery_Pack_100 | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Subway Surfers free?

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

### Is Magic Find free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Subway Surfers or Magic Find?

Magic Find is rated higher. Subway Surfers averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.9M ratings, while Magic Find averages 4.8 from 459 ratings.

### Do Subway Surfers or Magic Find have ads?

Both Subway Surfers and Magic Find show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Subway Surfers or Magic Find?

Subway Surfers ships an update weekly, and Magic Find fortnightly. Most recently, Subway Surfers was updated on October 28, 2026 and Magic Find on October 27, 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.*