# Subway Surfers vs Tiny Runner

The clearest difference is update cadence: Subway Surfers at weekly against Tiny Runner's every 3 months. Subway Surfers also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (3.8M vs 6). Tiny Runner's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Subway Surfers sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Tiny Runner sells 5 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 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subway Surfers has 3.8M ratings behind it against 6, 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 75% of Tiny Runner's.

Subway Surfers ships an update weekly, Tiny Runner every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and June 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Subway Surfers | Tiny Runner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway-surfers/id512939461/reviews)** | [4.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-runner/id860492374/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.8M** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **86.5% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 408 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sybo Games ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/471259040) | [Beijing Dingzhi Future Wireless Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/574246574) |

## What reviewers say

### Subway Surfers

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

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Free · Action, #21 Top Free · Casual, #35 Top Free · Games, #117 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


### Tiny Runner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-runner/id860492374)

Embark on an adventurous and exciting journey in this endless running game. Tap to jump and skillfully avoid obstacles on challenging, randomized tracks. Discover more roles and enjoy simple controls as you see how far you can run.

**Highlights:** Endless, randomized tracks, Simple tap-to-jump controls, Unlockable roles, Challenging gameplay, HD optimized for retina resolution

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Role-2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Role-3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Role-4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Role-5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Role-6 | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Subway Surfers free?

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

### Is Tiny Runner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Subway Surfers or Tiny Runner?

Subway Surfers is rated higher. Subway Surfers averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.8M ratings, while Tiny Runner averages 4.2 from 6 ratings.

### Do Subway Surfers or Tiny Runner have ads?

Both Subway Surfers and Tiny Runner show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Subway Surfers or Tiny Runner?

Subway Surfers ships an update weekly, and Tiny Runner every 3 months. Most recently, Subway Surfers was updated on September 30, 2026 and Tiny Runner on June 8, 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.*