# Sonic Boom Dash vs Sonic Surfer

The clearest difference is rating: Sonic Surfer at 5.0 against Sonic Boom Dash's 4.5. Sonic Surfer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (91% vs 73%). Sonic Boom Dash's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 16 months) and ratings volume (31K vs 3). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Sonic Surfer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sonic Boom Dash has 31K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Sonic Boom Dash's written reviews are positive against 91% of Sonic Surfer's.

Sonic Boom Dash ships an update every 6 weeks, Sonic Surfer every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and June 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sonic Boom Dash | Sonic Surfer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-boom-dash/id968744559/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-surfer/id1116187827/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 73.3% of reviews | **91.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 16 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 324 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [SEGA](https://appshunter.io/developer/281966698) | [Patrick Ferling](https://appshunter.io/developer/782692467) |

## 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


### Sonic Surfer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-surfer/id1116187827)

This unique game uses your ambient noise to control gameplay. Ride sound waves, collect suns, and avoid falling off your board. It adapts to any environment, turning everyday sounds into exciting gameplay.

**Highlights:** Reacts to ambient noise, Generates waves based on sound level, Collect suns to stop moonrise, Unlock 22 characters, Play with music, Adaptive gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Acid | $0.99 | one-time |
| Alana | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bob | $0.99 | one-time |
| Taj | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dark One | $0.99 | one-time |
| Isabell | $0.99 | one-time |
| Doge | $0.99 | one-time |
| Aaron | $0.99 | one-time |
| Leslie | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cereal | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sonic Boom Dash free?

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

### Is Sonic Surfer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sonic Boom Dash or Sonic Surfer?

Sonic Surfer is rated higher. Sonic Boom Dash averages 4.5 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while Sonic Surfer averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Sonic Boom Dash or Sonic Surfer have ads?

Sonic Boom Dash shows ads; Sonic Surfer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sonic Boom Dash or Sonic Surfer?

Sonic Boom Dash ships an update every 6 weeks, and Sonic Surfer every 16 months. Most recently, Sonic Boom Dash was updated on September 28, 2026 and Sonic Surfer on June 9, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*