# Time Surfer vs Sonic Runners Adventure

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 (#69 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.

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.

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.

Time Surfer ships an update every 5 months, Sonic Runners Adventure every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Time Surfer | Sonic Runners Adventure |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (706 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-surfer/id549361775/reviews)** | [4.7 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-runners-adventure/id1306844643/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 706 | **29K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.1% of reviews** | 69.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#69** |
| Size | 39 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 9.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kumobius](https://appshunter.io/developer/449069247) | [Gameloft](https://appshunter.io/developer/282764297) |

## What reviewers say

### Time Surfer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-surfer/id549361775)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cupcake | $0.99 | one-time |
| Layer Cake | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cake Slice | $2.99 | one-time |
| Whole Cake | $4.99 | one-time |
| Wedding Cake | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cake Planet | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- More levels and game modes
- Multiplayer functionality
- Additional characters and customization options


### Sonic Runners Adventure

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-runners-adventure/id1306844643)

**Currently charting:** #69 Top Paid · Adventure, #79 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional performance issues
- Unresponsive controls at times

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 24, 2026 and Sonic Runners Adventure on October 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.*