# Sonic Dash Run vs Angry Birds 2

Sonic Dash Run and Angry Birds 2 both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Sonic Dash Run's written reviews are positive against 47% of Angry Birds 2's. Angry Birds 2's advantage is ratings volume (1.6M vs 418K) and chart position (#18 vs #82). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sonic Dash Run sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Angry Birds 2 sells 12 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 Angry Birds 2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 418K and 1.6M respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Sonic Dash Run's written reviews are positive against 47% of Angry Birds 2's.

Sonic Dash Run ships an update every 3 weeks, Angry Birds 2 fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sonic Dash Run | Angry Birds 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (418K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-dash-run/id582654048/reviews)** | [4.6 (1.6M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/angry-birds-2/id880047117/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 418K | **1.6M** |
| Positive reviews | **87.9% of reviews** | 47.4% 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 | #82 | **#18** |
| Size | 404 MB | 920 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SEGA](https://appshunter.io/developer/281966698) | [Rovio Entertainment Oyj](https://appshunter.io/developer/298910979) |

## What reviewers say

### Sonic Dash Run

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

**Currently charting:** #82 Top Free · Action (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


### Angry Birds 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/angry-birds-2/id880047117)

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Grossing · Action, #22 Top Free · Action, #45 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #71 Top Free · Puzzle, #112 Top Grossing · Games, #137 Top Free · Games (US App Store)

Fling birds with a slingshot to destroy pig towers and save eggs. This game offers strategic bird selection, multi-stage levels, daily challenges, and bird upgrades. Compete with players globally, join clans, and collect silly hats.

**Highlights:** Strategic bird selection, Multi-stage levels, Daily challenges, Bird leveling, Clan system, Competitive arena play, Collectible hats

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pile of gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Food Pack S | $0.99 | one-time |
| Precious pouch of gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Blue's Bling! | $5.99 | one-time |
| Offer Pack 699 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Offer Pack 999 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chest of gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Letter | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chuck's Cheddar! | $10.99 | one-time |
| Precious bags of gems | $20.99 | one-time |
| Matilda's Marvels! | $20.99 | one-time |
| Terence's Treasure | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Great graphics and animations
- 🤝 Enjoyable multiplayer modes
- 🎨 Variety of levels and challenges
- 🎨 New birds and features added over time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Aggressive monetization and pay-to-win mechanics
- 🔁 Repetitive and randomized levels
- ⏱️ Restrictive energy/lives system
- 🔍 Matchmaking issues in competitive modes
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Rewards not properly credited after crashes
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Matchmaking and scoring issues in competitive modes

**Requested features**

- Bring back original Angry Birds games
- Reduce energy/lives restrictions
- Improve matchmaking in competitive modes
- Add more free-to-play progression options
- Reduce reliance on in-app purchases


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sonic Dash Run free?

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

### Is Angry Birds 2 free?

Angry Birds 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sonic Dash Run or Angry Birds 2?

Sonic Dash Run is rated higher. Sonic Dash Run averages 4.7 out of 5 from 418K ratings, while Angry Birds 2 averages 4.6 from 1.6M ratings.

### Do Sonic Dash Run or Angry Birds 2 have ads?

Both Sonic Dash Run and Angry Birds 2 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sonic Dash Run or Angry Birds 2?

Sonic Dash Run ships an update every 3 weeks, and Angry Birds 2 fortnightly. Most recently, Sonic Dash Run was updated on October 29, 2026 and Angry Birds 2 on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Sonic Dash Run or Angry Birds 2?

Sonic Dash Run currently peaks at #82 in the App Store charts, and Angry Birds 2 at #18. 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.*