# Run & Jump vs Sonic Boom Dash

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Run & Jump at none against Sonic Boom Dash's 10. Run & Jump also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (83% vs 73%). Sonic Boom Dash's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 20 months) and ratings volume (31K vs 73). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sonic Boom Dash sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Run & Jump asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sonic Boom Dash holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sonic Boom Dash has 31K ratings behind it against 73, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of Run & Jump's written reviews are positive against 73% of Sonic Boom Dash's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Run & Jump ships an update every 20 months, Sonic Boom Dash every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Run & Jump | Sonic Boom Dash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-and-jump/id843013225/reviews) | **[4.5 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-boom-dash/id968744559/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 73 | **31K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.0% of reviews** | 73.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 360 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [marge co., ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/331850369) | [SEGA](https://appshunter.io/developer/281966698) |

## What reviewers say

### Run & Jump

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-and-jump/id843013225)

Navigate a stick figure through an industrial landscape by tapping to jump between buildings. Avoid falling to achieve the farthest distance. Continue your run by meeting specific in-game conditions.

**Highlights:** Tap to jump between buildings, Avoid falling, Continue gameplay mechanics, Industrial area setting, Distance-based progression

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sonic Boom Dash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-boom-dash/id968744559)

Experience a thrilling 3D endless runner with iconic characters from the Sonic Boom TV series. Race through vibrant worlds, utilize unique character abilities, and overcome new obstacles. Collect magical sprites and compete on global leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Team Play mode with character swapping, Unique character special powers, New obstacles and Badniks, Swing & Tilt gameplay with Enerbeam, Collect and evolve magical Sprites, Daily SEGA Challenges and Events, Leveling system to unlock challenges

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quick Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Boom Boost Discount | $1.99 | one-time |
| Extreme Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Boom Boost | $2.99 | one-time |
| Taster Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Apprentice Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Expert Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Master Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Offer | $49.99 | one-time |
| Hero Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing
- 🚀 Awesome
- 🚀 Best game ever
- 🚀 Cool game
- 🚀 Fun and challenging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes more often than not
- 🐛 Glitchy, with progress reset issues
- 🐛 Laggy, especially in busy areas
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 💰 Expensive characters and in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes frequently
- Progress gets reset unexpectedly
- Freezing and connectivity issues
- Glitches with the enerbeam and obstacles
- Ads cause sound issues

**Requested features**

- Add more characters like Metal Sonic, Silver, Blaze, Espio, Charmy, etc.
- Introduce boss battles and more varied levels
- Reduce the cost of characters and make it easier to unlock them
- Allow customization of characters and sprites
- Add more events and challenges


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Run & Jump free?

Run & Jump is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sonic Boom Dash free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Run & Jump or Sonic Boom Dash?

Sonic Boom Dash is rated higher. Run & Jump averages 4.2 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while Sonic Boom Dash averages 4.5 from 31K ratings.

### Do Run & Jump or Sonic Boom Dash have ads?

Sonic Boom Dash shows ads; Run & Jump does not.

### Which is updated more often, Run & Jump or Sonic Boom Dash?

Run & Jump ships an update every 20 months, and Sonic Boom Dash every 5 weeks. Most recently, Run & Jump was updated on October 26, 2026 and Sonic Boom Dash on October 28, 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.*