# Subway Surfers vs Colossatron

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Subway Surfers at 87% against Colossatron's 37%. Subway Surfers also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.5) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Colossatron's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Subway Surfers sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Colossatron sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Subway Surfers holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subway Surfers has 3.8M ratings behind it against 1.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Subway Surfers's written reviews are positive against 37% of Colossatron's.

Subway Surfers ships an update weekly, Colossatron every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Subway Surfers | Colossatron |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway-surfers/id512939461/reviews)** | [3.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colossatron/id680436745/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.8M** | 1.3K |
| Positive reviews | **86.5% of reviews** | 36.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 407 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Sybo Games ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/471259040) | [Halfbrick](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) |

## What reviewers say

### Subway Surfers

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

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Free · Action, #18 Top Free · Casual, #28 Top Free · Games, #115 Top Grossing · Action, #179 Top Free (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


### Colossatron

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colossatron/id680436745)

Control a giant robotic snake and destroy cities in this unique blend of Match 3 and Snake gameplay. Merge power-ups to build devastating weapons and defeat formidable bosses across a chaotic global campaign. Experience intense boss fights and survival challenges without interruptions.

**Highlights:** Match 3 and Snake gameplay, Build and merge weapons, Global campaign mode, Epic boss fights, Intense survival challenges, No ads or in-app purchases (with subscription)

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Halfbrick+ | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Trial) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Early Adopter) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Halfbrick+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Halfbrick+ | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Unique concept of controlling a destructive 'Colossatron'
- 🔥 Satisfying destruction and mayhem
- 💫 Nostalgic for many users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Locked behind a subscription paywall
- 🤖 Lack of player control over Colossatron's movement
- 🔁 Repetitive campaign with limited content
- 🐛 Performance issues and crashes on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Progress loss due to cloud sync issues
- Incompatibility with newer devices like iPad Pro

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Ability to control Colossatron's movement
- Option to purchase the game outright instead of subscription
- Difficulty settings and new game modes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Subway Surfers free?

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

### Is Colossatron free?

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

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

Subway Surfers is rated higher. Subway Surfers averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.8M ratings, while Colossatron averages 3.5 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Subway Surfers or Colossatron have ads?

Subway Surfers shows ads; Colossatron does not.

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

Subway Surfers ships an update weekly, and Colossatron every 2 months. Most recently, Subway Surfers was updated on September 26, 2026 and Colossatron on September 24, 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.*