Comparison

Time Surfer vs Sonic Runners Adventure

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Time Surfer

Embark on an intergalactic journey, surfing through space and diving into cosmic waves. Rewind time to correct errors and escape the universe's end. This game offers a unique experience for those who dream beyond the stars.

Highlights
  • Space surfing gameplay
  • Dive into cosmic waves
  • Rewind time to fix mistakes
  • Outrun the end of the universe
  • Intergalactic exploration
Features
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Time waits for no one except you: the Time Surfer. Surf across the galaxy & dive into the waves. Rewind time to fix your mistakes & outrun the end of the universe. Dream beyond the stars my intergalactic child. * App Store Editors’ Choice * 4.5/5 - Touch Arcade * IGN App of the Day Follow us on Twitter: @kumobius

About

Sonic Runners Adventure

Embark on a high-speed adventure with iconic characters, racing through vibrant levels and battling a classic villain. Unlock unique abilities, power up your favorites, and enjoy skill-based gameplay with simple controls. Experience thrilling arcade action offline after the initial download.

Highlights
  • Dash through 4 iconic locations
  • Unlock and power up characters
  • Overcome obstacles and villains
  • Listen to iconic tracks
  • Skill-based combo gameplay
  • Offline play available
  • Auto-run mode for easy access
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Sonic the Hedgehog and his friends are back in an action-packed runner game! Catch speed fever as you relive the Sonic legend. Run, jump, dash or fly across the road and through exciting platformer levels. Unlock new characters including Tails, Knuckles and more, each with their own unique abilities you can power up. Rush to save Sonic's universe by fighting Dr. Eggman across 4 iconic locations. All this in a compact download size, so just about anyone can jump-start their day with some high-speed arcade action! SONIC FEATURES • Dash through 4 iconic locations with super graphics. WARNING: May cause a rush of excitement. • Unlock loads of characters like Tails, Knuckles, Shadow the Hedgehog and more high-speed legends, each with their own super abilities. • Overcome an endless rush of obstacles and villains, including the nefarious Dr. Eggman himself! • Listen to iconic tracks as you run for heart-pounding fun! • Pick up your favorite buddies, each with their own super skill! And remember: Choose them wisely to combine their skills and help you win! • Power up your favorite characters to improve their abilities. • An exciting story full of super characters and fun twists. • Jump into a variety of fun arcade experiences with replayable levels & loads of objectives. Whatever road you dash down, it's guaranteed to have endless enjoyment! • Discover the mysterious Bonus mode that's a real rush of fun with a dash of speed fever! • Enjoy skill-based combo gameplay using simple controls, plus an auto-run mode so anyone can jump in on the action! • You can play the game completely offline after your first session! The perfect game for fans of high-speed platformers, offline action, fun runs, arcade legends, or "The Blue Blur," Sonic the Hedgehog himself! ___________________________________ © SEGA. All rights reserved. SEGA is registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. SEGA, the SEGA logo, SONIC THE HEDGEHOG, SONIC RUNNERS and SONIC RUNNERS ADVENTURE are either trademarks or registered trademarks of SEGA Holdings Co., Ltd. or its affiliates. ___________________________________ Visit our official site at http://gmlft.co/website_EN Check out the new blog at http://gmlft.co/central Don't forget to follow us on social media: Facebook: http://gmlft.co/SNS_FB_EN Twitter: http://gmlft.co/SNS_TW_EN Instagram: http://gmlft.co/GL_SNS_IG YouTube: http://gmlft.co/GL_SNS_YT ___________________________________ Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Brazilian, Russian, Turkish, Arabic, Thai, Spanish LATAM, Polish, Vietnamese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese The game requires an Internet connection (3G or Wi-Fi) for the first game launch. ___________________________________ Privacy Policy: http://www.gameloft.com/en/privacy-notice Terms of Use: http://www.gameloft.com/en/conditions-of-use End-User License Agreement: http://www.gameloft.com/en/eula

Screenshots

Time Surfer4 screens
Sonic Runners Adventure4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sonic Runners Adventure at none against Time Surfer's 6. Sonic Runners Adventure also leads on ratings volume (29K vs 706) and chart position (#83 vs unranked). Time Surfer's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 69%) and price ($0.99 vs $2.99). On rating, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Time Surfer costs $0.99 and Sonic Runners Adventure $2.99 up front. Time Surfer sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Sonic Runners Adventure asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Time Surfer against 4.7 for Sonic Runners Adventure. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sonic Runners Adventure has 29K ratings behind it against 706, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Time Surfer's written reviews are positive against 69% of Sonic Runners Adventure's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Time Surfer ships an update every 5 months, Sonic Runners Adventure every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Time Surfer versus Sonic Runners Adventure: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTime SurferSonic Runners Adventure
Price$0.99 — better$2.99
Rating4.8 (706 ratings) — better4.7 (29K ratings)
Positive reviews83.1% of reviews — better69.4% of reviews
Number of ratings70629K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank—#83 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better9.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB36 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperKumobiusGameloft

Customer experience

Time Surfer

All ratings701 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral2.6%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews676 reviews
Positive83.1%
Neutral5.3%
Negative11.5%

Sonic Runners Adventure

All ratings28,597 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral4.0%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews487 reviews
Positive69.4%
Neutral12.7%
Negative17.9%

User reviews

Time Surfer

From 706 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great game
  • 👍 Addictive gameplay
  • 🎨 Awesome visuals
  • 🎶 Fantastic music
  • 🕹️ Unique time-rewind mechanic

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
  • 🔍 Lack of new content/updates
  • 💰 In-app purchases for power-ups
  • 🕹️ Difficulty ramps up too quickly

Sonic Runners Adventure

From 29K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
  • 👍 Offline playability
  • 💰 No microtransactions
  • 🎨 Good graphics
  • 🎶 Enjoyable soundtrack

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Lack of content/levels
  • 🤖 Generic character models
  • 🕹️ Repetitive gameplay
  • 🕰️ Timed 'infinite' levels
  • 🔍 Missing popular characters

Bugs and requests

Time Surfer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Missions not tracking properly
  • Rewind feature not always working as expected
  • Compatibility issues on newer devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • More levels and game modes
  • Multiplayer functionality
  • Additional characters and customization options

Sonic Runners Adventure

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional performance issues
  • Unresponsive controls at times

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more playable characters
  • Implement true endless mode
  • Expand level selection and variety
  • Include more Sonic series music
  • Improve character model designs

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Time Surfer

One-time6
  • Cupcake$0.99
  • Layer Cake$1.99
  • Cake Slice$2.99
Show 3 more
  • Whole Cake$4.99
  • Wedding Cake$9.99
  • Cake Planet$19.99
None

Sonic Runners Adventure

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Time Surfer free?
Time Surfer costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Sonic Runners Adventure free?
Sonic Runners Adventure costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Time Surfer or Sonic Runners Adventure?
Time Surfer is rated higher. Time Surfer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 706 ratings, while Sonic Runners Adventure averages 4.7 from 29K ratings.
Do Time Surfer or Sonic Runners Adventure have ads?
Neither Time Surfer nor Sonic Runners Adventure shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Time Surfer or Sonic Runners Adventure?
Time Surfer ships an update every 5 months, and Sonic Runners Adventure every 4 months. Most recently, Time Surfer was updated on October 23, 2026 and Sonic Runners Adventure on October 24, 2026.

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