Comparison

Sanic Ball vs Sonic Boom Dash

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

Head to head
About

Sanic Ball

Experience high-velocity gameplay as iconic characters in this optimized mobile port. Compete with friends online in cross-platform multiplayer and test your speed.

Highlights
  • Cross-platform online multiplayer
  • Play as multiple characters
  • High-velocity gameplay
  • Optimized mobile experience
  • Character customization
Features
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Now with Cross Platform Online Multiplayer ! Cumon step it up! You must proceed at a high velocity. How many Fasts/Hour can you reach?? Play as Sanic, Shaduw, knackles, ,taels, ame ross, and lot more ! A completely optimized fast experience is waiting for you. IMPORTANT: This is a Mobile port for the original SanicBall game made by Thomas BK-TN.

About

Sonic Boom Dash

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
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The world’s fastest hedgehog returns in a high-octane sequel built for the next generation of mobile gaming. Sonic Boom Dash fuses the legendary speed of SEGA’s classic runners with the tactical depth of the hit Sonic Boom universe. This isn't just a race; it’s a fully immersive, multi-layered dash through 3D worlds that push your reflexes to the limit. Explore Immersive 3D Worlds Embark on a high-speed journey through breathtaking 3D landscapes and exhilarating new challenges. Whether you're navigating lush jungles or futuristic ruins, the gameplay is truly endless. Take control of your destiny by choosing the ultimate runner from the iconic Sonic the Hedgehog roster. Will you dash as the legendary Sonic, or master the track with Shadow, Tails, Amy, Knuckles, Vector, or the fearless newcomer, Sticks the Badger? Epic Graphics, Elite Precision Experience the "Boom" with stunning, console-quality graphics that bring every loop and jump to life. Race through meticulously designed courses filled with high-stakes hazards and intricate obstacles. It’s not just about running—it’s about precision. Dodge, jump, and weave your way through epic levels as you fight for the top of the leaderboard and claim your victory. Endless Action for Every Generation Built for fans of all ages, Sonic Boom offers a deep, rewarding gameplay experience that kids and adults alike can’t put down. The more you run, the more you achieve! Unlock an entire stable of classic characters and customize your experience by selecting the runner that fits your style. Sonic and his team are at the starting line—are you ready to join the race? GAME FEATURES -ICONIC ROSTER: Play as Sonic, Shadow, Tails, Amy, Knuckles, Vector, or the wild and unpredictable Sticks the Badger. -STUNNING 3D ENVIRONMENTS: Race through lush jungles and futuristic landscapes in the beautiful Sonic Boom world, featuring graphics optimized for high-speed thrills. -EVOLVE YOUR GAMEPLAY: Collect and evolve magical Sprites. These tiny companions provide instant boosts, reviving you from crashes or extending your dash power. -LIVE EVENTS & CHALLENGES: Don't just run for a high score—run for glory. Compete in Daily SEGA Challenges and special events to unlock exclusive rewards and rare prizes. Dash into the next generation of endless runners. The world of Sonic Boom is waiting—are you fast enough to handle it? - - - - - Privacy Policy: http://www.sega.com/mprivacy/ Terms of Use: https://games.sega.com/eula SEGA’s Sonic Boom Dash is ad-supported and in-app purchases are not required to progress. Ad-free play is available with an in-app purchase. Other than for users known to be under 13, this game may include "Interest Based Ads" (please see http://www.sega.com/mprivacy#3IBADiscolure for more information) and may collect "Precise Location Data" (please see http://www.sega.com/mprivacy#5LocationDataDisclosure for more information). © SEGA. All rights reserved. SEGA, the SEGA logo, SONIC THE HEDGEHOG, SONIC DASH and SONIC BOOM are registered trademarks or trademarks of SEGA Holdings Co., Ltd. or its affiliates.

Screenshots

Sanic Ball4 screens
Sonic Boom Dash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Sonic Boom Dash at 31K against Sanic Ball's 1.2K. Sonic Boom Dash also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). Sanic Ball's advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 73%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Sanic Ball sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sonic Boom Dash sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Sanic Ball against 4.5 for Sonic Boom Dash. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sonic Boom Dash has 31K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Sanic Ball's written reviews are positive against 73% of Sonic Boom Dash's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sanic Ball ships an update every 3 months, Sonic Boom Dash every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Sanic Ball versus Sonic Boom Dash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSanic BallSonic Boom Dash
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.2K ratings) — better4.5 (31K ratings)
Positive reviews88.4% of reviews — better73.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K31K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size268 MB324 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperSergio CastilloSEGA

Customer experience

Sanic Ball

All ratings1,210 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral2.6%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews352 reviews
Positive88.4%
Neutral4.0%
Negative7.7%

Sonic Boom Dash

All ratings31,246 ratings
Positive86.3%
Neutral5.3%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews693 reviews
Positive73.3%
Neutral11.4%
Negative15.3%

User reviews

Sanic Ball

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast gameplay
  • 👍 Fun and entertaining
  • 💡 Nostalgic and memorable
  • 🚀 Smooth performance
  • 👍 Great graphics and visuals

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🔋 Excessive ads
  • 🐛 Multiplayer issues
  • 🐛 Unresponsive controls
  • 🐛 Crashes and stability problems

Sonic Boom Dash

From 31K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

Sanic Ball

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Unresponsive buttons and menus
  • Connectivity issues with online play
  • Graphical glitches and visual bugs
  • Stuck or frozen gameplay
  • Incompatibility with certain devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • More characters and skins
  • Additional levels and tracks
  • Improved AI difficulty
  • Controller support
  • Custom settings and options

Sonic Boom Dash

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

7 requests
  • 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
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  • Improve the event system and make it less frustrating
  • Fix the sound issues and bugs

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sanic Ball

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99
10 purchases

Sonic Boom Dash

One-time10
  • Quick Bundle$1.99
  • Boom Boost Discount$1.99
  • Extreme Offer$1.99
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  • Boom Boost$2.99
  • Taster Bundle$4.99
  • Apprentice Bundle$9.99
  • Expert Bundle$19.99
  • Master Bundle$49.99
  • Ultra Offer$49.99
  • Hero Bundle$99.99

Questions

Is Sanic Ball free?
Sanic Ball is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sonic Boom Dash free?
Sonic Boom Dash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sanic Ball or Sonic Boom Dash?
Sanic Ball is rated higher. Sanic Ball averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Sonic Boom Dash averages 4.5 from 31K ratings.
Do Sanic Ball or Sonic Boom Dash have ads?
Both Sanic Ball and Sonic Boom Dash show ads.
Which is updated more often, Sanic Ball or Sonic Boom Dash?
Sanic Ball ships an update every 3 months, and Sonic Boom Dash every 6 weeks. Most recently, Sanic Ball was updated on September 23, 2026 and Sonic Boom Dash on September 24, 2026.

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