# Sonic Boom Dash vs Sonic Forces

The clearest difference is chart position: Sonic Forces at #163 against Sonic Boom Dash's unranked. Sonic Forces also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (140K vs 32K). 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 Sonic Forces 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 4.6 for Sonic Forces. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32K and 140K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Sonic Boom Dash's written reviews are positive against 77% of Sonic Forces's.

Sonic Boom Dash ships an update every 5 weeks, Sonic Forces every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sonic Boom Dash | Sonic Forces |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-boom-dash/id968744559/reviews) | **[4.6 (140K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-forces-pvp-race/id1262362476/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 32K | **140K** |
| Positive reviews | 73.4% of reviews | **77.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#163** |
| Size | 360 MB | 431 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +9 |
| Developer | [SEGA](https://appshunter.io/developer/281966698) | [SEGA](https://appshunter.io/developer/281966698) |

## 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 Forces

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-forces-pvp-race/id1262362476)

**Currently charting:** #163 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

Compete in real-time multiplayer races against players worldwide. Choose from iconic characters, use special abilities, and race through stunning 3D worlds to claim victory. Join clans for team rewards and climb the leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Real-time 4-player PvP races, Play as iconic Sonic characters, Unlock and upgrade characters, Race through iconic Sonic worlds, Join or create Clans, Limited-time events and challenges

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RSR Offer Bundle 100 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sonic Forces - Pocket Money | $1.99 | one-time |
| RSR Offer Bundle 200 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sonic Forces - The Bag | $4.99 | one-time |
| The Bag & Extras | $4.99 | one-time |
| Character Unlock Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sonic Forces - The Crate | $9.99 | one-time |
| Team Runner Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tails’ Vault | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sonic Forces - The Capsule | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Wide variety of characters
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive controls
- 👍 Visually pleasing graphics
- 🚀 Competitive multiplayer experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent lag and connection issues
- 💰 Overly aggressive monetization
- 🔍 Unbalanced matchmaking
- 🔍 Unfair trophy distribution system
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy at times

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes when opening chests
- Inconsistent performance on certain devices
- Power-up effects not working as intended
- Incorrect trophy gains/losses after races

**Requested features**

- Add more classic and fan-favorite characters
- Implement a single-player campaign mode
- Allow players to race against friends
- Improve the chest unlock system
- Reduce the grind required to level up characters


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sonic Boom Dash free?

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

### Is Sonic Forces free?

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

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

Sonic Forces is rated higher. Sonic Boom Dash averages 4.5 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while Sonic Forces averages 4.6 from 140K ratings.

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

Both Sonic Boom Dash and Sonic Forces show ads.

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

Sonic Boom Dash ships an update every 5 weeks, and Sonic Forces every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sonic Boom Dash was updated on November 10, 2026 and Sonic Forces on November 10, 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.*