# Subway Surfers vs SUPER MEGA RUNNERS

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SUPER MEGA RUNNERS at none against Subway Surfers's 10. Subway Surfers's advantage is ratings volume (3.9M vs 1.3K) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Subway Surfers against 4.7 for SUPER MEGA RUNNERS. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subway Surfers has 3.9M ratings behind it against 1.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 87% and 87% positive.

Subway Surfers ships an update weekly, SUPER MEGA RUNNERS monthly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Subway Surfers | SUPER MEGA RUNNERS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway-surfers/id512939461/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-mega-runners/id868777274/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.9M** | 1.3K |
| Positive reviews | 86.6% of reviews | **87.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 394 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sybo Games ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/471259040) | [tomocom](https://appshunter.io/developer/469782664) |

## 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, #109 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


### SUPER MEGA RUNNERS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-mega-runners/id868777274)

Experience a retro-style run and jump game with simple controls and addictive gameplay. Master precise jumping, utilize power-ups, and unlock unique characters. Create and share your own challenging levels with a vibrant community.

**Highlights:** Retro run and jump gameplay, Tap-based jump controls, Power-ups for enhanced abilities, Unlockable Mega Runners, Create and share custom stages

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth controls
- 💡 Creative level creation
- 🎨 Retro-style graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Excessive ads
- 🔒 Limited level sharing options

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes when accessing user levels
- Level editor freezes after certain actions

**Requested features**

- More level creation tools
- Multiplayer mode
- Ability to upload unlimited levels
- Boss battles and power-ups


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Subway Surfers free?

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

### Is SUPER MEGA RUNNERS free?

SUPER MEGA RUNNERS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Subway Surfers or SUPER MEGA RUNNERS?

SUPER MEGA RUNNERS is rated higher. Subway Surfers averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.9M ratings, while SUPER MEGA RUNNERS averages 4.7 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Subway Surfers or SUPER MEGA RUNNERS have ads?

Both Subway Surfers and SUPER MEGA RUNNERS show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Subway Surfers or SUPER MEGA RUNNERS?

Subway Surfers ships an update weekly, and SUPER MEGA RUNNERS monthly. Most recently, Subway Surfers was updated on November 6, 2026 and SUPER MEGA RUNNERS on November 6, 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.*