# Sonic Boom Dash vs Talking Tom Gold Run

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Talking Tom Gold Run at 561K against Sonic Boom Dash's 31K. Talking Tom Gold Run also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and chart position (#134 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sonic Boom Dash sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Talking Tom Gold Run 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 — 4.5 for Sonic Boom Dash against 4.5 for Talking Tom Gold Run. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Talking Tom Gold Run has 561K ratings behind it against 31K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Sonic Boom Dash's written reviews are positive against 77% of Talking Tom Gold Run's.

Sonic Boom Dash ships an update every 6 weeks, Talking Tom Gold Run fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sonic Boom Dash | Talking Tom Gold Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-boom-dash/id968744559/reviews) | **[4.5 (561K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-tom-gold-run/id1089336971/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 31K | **561K** |
| Positive reviews | 73.4% of reviews | **76.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#134** |
| Size | 350 MB | 479 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) | [Outfit7 Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/351110111) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Talking Tom Gold Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-tom-gold-run/id1089336971)

**Currently charting:** #134 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

Embark on an endless runner adventure with beloved cat characters, dodging obstacles and collecting gold across vibrant worlds. Unlock friends, customize their looks, and use power-ups to boost your score. Compete in races and boss battles for ultimate bragging rights.

**Highlights:** Endless running gameplay, Character collection and customization, Power-up usage, Boss battles, Competitive race mode, Home building and upgrades

**Features:** iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Batch of dynamite | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small diamond pack | $2.49 | one-time |
| Batch of dynamite | $2.99 | one-time |
| Officer Tom | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pile of dynamite | $4.99 | one-time |
| Agent Angela | $4.99 | one-time |
| Box of dynamite | $9.99 | one-time |
| Box of dynamite | $14.99 | one-time |
| Crate of dynamite | $29.99 | one-time |
| Truck of dynamite | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Smooth animations and visuals
- 🚀 Offline playability
- 💎 Ability to unlock new characters and areas

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Too many ads and ad interruptions
- 💰 Difficult to earn in-game currency (diamonds)
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🕰️ Long wait times to open vaults

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashing after watching ads
- Inconsistent performance on certain devices
- Rewards not registering properly after runs

**Requested features**

- More new levels and worlds to explore
- Ability to trade or share characters with friends
- Option to disable ads for a one-time fee
- Faster progression and easier access to diamonds


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sonic Boom Dash free?

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

### Is Talking Tom Gold Run free?

Talking Tom Gold Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sonic Boom Dash or Talking Tom Gold Run?

Talking Tom Gold Run is rated higher. Sonic Boom Dash averages 4.5 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while Talking Tom Gold Run averages 4.5 from 561K ratings.

### Do Sonic Boom Dash or Talking Tom Gold Run have ads?

Both Sonic Boom Dash and Talking Tom Gold Run show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sonic Boom Dash or Talking Tom Gold Run?

Sonic Boom Dash ships an update every 6 weeks, and Talking Tom Gold Run fortnightly. Most recently, Sonic Boom Dash was updated on October 25, 2026 and Talking Tom Gold Run on October 25, 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.*