# Sonic Boom Dash vs Super Mario Run

The clearest difference is rating: Sonic Boom Dash at 4.5 against Super Mario Run's 3.8. Sonic Boom Dash also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 45%) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). Super Mario Run's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#87 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Sonic Boom Dash holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31K and 79K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Sonic Boom Dash's written reviews are positive against 45% of Super Mario Run's.

Sonic Boom Dash ships an update every 5 weeks, Super Mario Run every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sonic Boom Dash | Super Mario Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-boom-dash/id968744559/reviews)** | [3.8 (79K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-mario-run/id1145275343/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 31K | **79K** |
| Positive reviews | **73.4% of reviews** | 45.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#87** |
| Size | 360 MB | 607 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) | [Nintendo Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1062496488) |

## 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


### Super Mario Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-mario-run/id1145275343)

**Currently charting:** #87 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

A new kind of platformer where you control a character by tapping to make them run and jump. Master stylish moves to collect coins, rescue a princess, and build your own kingdom. Try out different modes before purchasing the full game.

**Highlights:** One-handed tap controls, Stylish jumps and moves, World Tour levels, Remix 10 challenges, Toad Rally competitions, Kingdom Builder customization

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All 6 Worlds | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Great game
- 🎨 Awesome graphics
- 🕹️ Smooth gameplay
- 🕹️ Challenging levels
- 🕹️ Variety of game modes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for full game
- 🔒 Requires internet connection
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🕹️ Lack of character/level variety
- 🕹️ Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Constant connection errors
- Levels not loading properly
- Saved progress not syncing across devices
- Toad rally issues (losing tickets, unfair matchmaking)

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- More playable characters
- More level variety
- Ability to choose characters in Remix 10
- Better toad rally balancing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sonic Boom Dash free?

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

### Is Super Mario Run free?

Super Mario Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sonic Boom Dash or Super Mario Run?

Sonic Boom Dash is rated higher. Sonic Boom Dash averages 4.5 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while Super Mario Run averages 3.8 from 79K ratings.

### Do Sonic Boom Dash or Super Mario Run have ads?

Sonic Boom Dash shows ads; Super Mario Run does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sonic Boom Dash or Super Mario Run?

Sonic Boom Dash ships an update every 5 weeks, and Super Mario Run every 3 months. Most recently, Sonic Boom Dash was updated on October 31, 2026 and Super Mario Run on October 31, 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.*