# Subway Surfers vs Flexibird

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flexibird at none against Subway Surfers's 10. Flexibird also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Subway Surfers's advantage is ratings volume (3.9M vs 1) and chart position (#8 vs unranked). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Flexibird holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subway Surfers has 3.9M ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Subway Surfers | Flexibird |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway-surfers/id512939461/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flexibird/id6740391128/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.9M** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 86.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#8** | — |
| Size | 394 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sybo Games ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/471259040) | [Rylan Pozniak Daniels](https://appshunter.io/developer/1168800573) |

## What reviewers say

### Subway Surfers

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

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Free · Action, #24 Top Free · Casual, #46 Top Free · Games, #88 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


### Flexibird

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flexibird/id6740391128)

Control a flexible bird by tapping and holding to adjust its size. Navigate through challenges by scaling the bird to fit through openings and avoid obstacles. Experience a simple yet engaging gameplay mechanic.

**Highlights:** Tap and hold to scale bird, Adjust bird size, Avoid obstacles, Simple gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Subway Surfers free?

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

### Is Flexibird free?

Flexibird is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Flexibird is rated higher. Subway Surfers averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.9M ratings, while Flexibird averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Subway Surfers or Flexibird have ads?

Subway Surfers shows ads; Flexibird does not.

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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.*