# Sonic Dash Run vs Minion Rush

Sonic Dash Run and Minion Rush both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Sonic Dash Run's written reviews are positive against 67% of Minion Rush's. Minion Rush's advantage is chart position (#1 vs #68). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sonic Dash Run sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Minion Rush sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Sonic Dash Run against 4.6 for Minion Rush. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 418K and 295K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Sonic Dash Run's written reviews are positive against 67% of Minion Rush's.

Sonic Dash Run ships an update every 3 weeks, Minion Rush fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sonic Dash Run | Minion Rush |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (418K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-dash-run/id582654048/reviews)** | [4.6 (295K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minion-rush-running-game/id596402997/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **418K** | 295K |
| Positive reviews | **88.0% of reviews** | 66.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #68 | **#1** |
| Size | 351 MB | 656 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [SEGA](https://appshunter.io/developer/281966698) | [Gameloft](https://appshunter.io/developer/282764297) |

## What reviewers say

### Sonic Dash Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-dash-run/id582654048)

**Currently charting:** #68 Top Free · Action, #198 Top Free · Casual (US App Store)

Experience fast-paced endless runner action with iconic characters like Sonic the Hedgehog. Race through vibrant 3D courses, dodge obstacles, collect rings, and battle familiar villains. Unlock new characters and explore classic Sonic environments in this exciting mobile game.

**Highlights:** Endless runner gameplay, Collect rings and power-ups, Battle iconic bosses, Unlock and play as Sonic characters, Explore classic Sonic levels, Easy-to-use controls

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Free Revive | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sonic Dash- Pocket Money | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Breeze Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Double Rings | $3.99 | one-time |
| Breakout Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Espio the Chameleon | $3.99 | one-time |
| Classic Sonic | $3.99 | one-time |
| Booster Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Chest Of Red Star Rings | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Awesome game
- 🚀 Fun and challenging gameplay
- 💡 Lots of characters to unlock
- 👍 Enjoyable for all ages
- 🚀 Addictive and replayable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game feels too easy after a while
- 🐛 Glitches and performance issues
- 💰 Difficult to unlock characters without spending money
- 🔒 Lack of customization options
- 🐛 Bosses feel repetitive

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes and freezes frequently
- Obstacles and enemies are hard to see at times
- Character cards and upgrades are glitchy
- Leaderboard and multiplayer features not working properly

**Requested features**

- Add more boss battles and enemy variety
- Implement a story mode or progression system
- Allow character customization and skins
- Improve performance and reduce crashes
- Add more zones and level variety


### Minion Rush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minion-rush-running-game/id596402997)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Free · Family, #13 Top Free · Casual, #21 Top Free · Games, #105 Top Grossing · Family, #131 Top Free (US App Store)

Experience thrilling adventures in this refreshed endless runner game featuring beloved characters. Enjoy updated visuals, exciting challenges, and a variety of costumes and gadgets to customize your runs. Compete in tournaments and solve puzzles inspired by the movies.

**Highlights:** Endless run mode, Collect and upgrade Minion costumes, Unique gadgets for gameplay customization, Powerful power-ups, Daily and weekly tournaments, Story puzzles inspired by movies

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Stack of Tokens | $0.99 | one-time |
| Worker Minion Costume | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Tokens | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Tokens | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Tokens Game Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Golden Banana | $4.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Tokens Game Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Truckload of Tokens | $14.99 | one-time |
| Mountain of Tokens Game Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Variety of minion costumes and abilities
- 🎨 Visually appealing graphics and animations
- 💰 Ability to earn in-game currency without paying
- 🕹️ Smooth and responsive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🛑 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Missions and challenges feel repetitive
- 🔄 Forced missions that end the run prematurely
- 🔧 Glitches and bugs causing crashes or freezes
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not loading or causing the game to freeze
- Progress and achievements not saving properly
- Inconsistent controls and unresponsive inputs
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS/Android versions

**Requested features**

- Bring back the old endless running mode
- Add more diverse and challenging levels
- Improve the reward system for completing missions
- Introduce a level editor or custom run creator
- Optimize the game for better performance on older devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sonic Dash Run free?

Sonic Dash Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Minion Rush free?

Minion Rush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sonic Dash Run or Minion Rush?

Sonic Dash Run is rated higher. Sonic Dash Run averages 4.7 out of 5 from 418K ratings, while Minion Rush averages 4.6 from 295K ratings.

### Do Sonic Dash Run or Minion Rush have ads?

Both Sonic Dash Run and Minion Rush show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sonic Dash Run or Minion Rush?

Sonic Dash Run ships an update every 3 weeks, and Minion Rush fortnightly. Most recently, Sonic Dash Run was updated on September 25, 2026 and Minion Rush on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Sonic Dash Run or Minion Rush?

Sonic Dash Run currently peaks at #68 in the App Store charts, and Minion Rush at #1. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*