# Subway Surfers vs Endless Run Magic Stone

Subway Surfers and Endless Run Magic Stone both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of Subway Surfers's written reviews are positive against 49% of Endless Run Magic Stone's. Subway Surfers also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (3.9M vs 471). 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 Endless Run Magic Stone sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Subway Surfers holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subway Surfers has 3.9M ratings behind it against 471, 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 49% of Endless Run Magic Stone's.

Subway Surfers ships an update weekly, Endless Run Magic Stone every 7 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Subway Surfers | Endless Run Magic Stone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway-surfers/id512939461/reviews)** | [4.5 (471 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/endless-run-magic-stone/id834464137/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.9M** | 471 |
| Positive reviews | **86.5% of reviews** | 49.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 392 MB | 194 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sybo Games ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/471259040) | [Selosoft, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/539360748) |

## 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, #103 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


### Endless Run Magic Stone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/endless-run-magic-stone/id834464137)

Embark on an epic adventure as you run through fantasy worlds, battling enemies and collecting powerful gear. Level up your chosen character, unlock new abilities, and face challenging bosses in this action-RPG endless runner. Save the world from an evil thief and restore peace.

**Highlights:** 2 playable characters, Character leveling and gear collection, 4 fantasy-themed worlds, One-touch battle system, Boss fights, Dozens of enemies and obstacles

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Double XP | $0.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Triple Experience | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Large Stack of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Sting | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Lioness | $2.99 | one-time |
| Triple Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10x XP | $9.99 | one-time |
| Horde of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Amazing concept for endless runner
- 📚 Interesting story element
- 🗺️ Diverse worlds to explore
- ⚔️ Engaging combat and leveling
- 🎮 Great RPG endless runner

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🕹️ Controls are difficult/messed up
- 😠 Ads are disturbing and frequent
- 📉 Graphics quality not very good
- 🐌 Lag time and jerky movement

**Reported bugs**

- Jumping, turning, and sliding are hard
- Pieces of environment clip into floors
- Lost ability to turn to the side
- Two obstacles appear together, making jumps impossible
- Game glitches when using gems

**Requested features**

- Fix bugs and improve controls
- Reduce or improve ad frequency
- More content, specifically more weapons
- More information on how to use armor/weapons


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Subway Surfers free?

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

### Is Endless Run Magic Stone free?

Endless Run Magic Stone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Subway Surfers or Endless Run Magic Stone?

Subway Surfers is rated higher. Subway Surfers averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.9M ratings, while Endless Run Magic Stone averages 4.5 from 471 ratings.

### Do Subway Surfers or Endless Run Magic Stone have ads?

Both Subway Surfers and Endless Run Magic Stone show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Subway Surfers or Endless Run Magic Stone?

Subway Surfers ships an update weekly, and Endless Run Magic Stone every 7 months. Most recently, Subway Surfers was updated on October 26, 2026 and Endless Run Magic Stone on October 26, 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.*