Comparison

Sonic Boom Dash vs Talking Tom Hero Dash

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

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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.

About

Talking Tom Hero Dash

Embark on an endless running adventure to rescue captured friends from mischievous villains. Dash, jump, and battle through vibrant environments, collecting rewards and upgrading heroes to restore the city.

Highlights
  • Endless running and jumping
  • Battle villains
  • Collect rewards and power-ups
  • Unlock and upgrade heroes
  • Restore the city
  • Superhero outfits
Features
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The race is on! Welcome to Talking Tom Hero Dash – the ultimate endless runner adventure where the fun never stops! The Rakoonz are on the loose! They've captured Talking Angela, Ben, Hank, and Ginger, and it's up to you to be the hero, save Tom's friends, and clean up the city! Are you ready to join them on this thrilling quest? - Epic Runs: Feel the adrenaline rush as you dash, jump, slide, and avoid obstacles in stunning environments. - Battle the Rakoonz: The Rakoonz are back, wreaking havoc and causing chaos. Unleash your inner superhero, show off your skills, and save your friends from their clutches! - Collect Awesome Rewards: Gather gold coins, treasure chests, power-ups, gadgets, suits, and diamonds as you blaze through the city. - Unlock and Upgrade Heroes: Rescue and play as your favorite characters from the My Talking Tom and Friends universe. Unlock unique superhero outfits and power them up for even more fun! - Restore the City: Defeat the Rakoonz and complete heroic missions to clean up and rebuild the city. - Exciting Power-Ups: Use incredible power-ups to boost your run and gain an edge over the Rakoonz. Embark on a Supercharged Adventure: Dive into a world of endless excitement and high-speed action with Talking Tom Hero Dash! Dash through vibrant cities, ancient temples, scorching deserts, and icy mountains. Leap over obstacles, dodge buses, and collect gold coins and tokens to help restore peace and order. From Outfit7, creators of My Talking Tom, My Talking Tom Friends, My Talking Angela, and Talking Tom Gold Run. This app is certified by PRIVO, an FTC Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) Safe Harbor. This app contains: - Promotion of Outfit7's products and advertising; - Links that direct customers to Outfit7’s websites and other apps; - Personalization of content to encourage users to play the app again; - The option to make in-app purchases; - Items to purchase (available in different prices) using virtual currency, depending on the player’s progress; and - Alternative options to access all functionalities of the app without making any in-app purchases using real money. Please note, we do not process all the data disclosed on the label for users under the age of digital consent. For more information, please check our Privacy Policy. Terms of use: https://talkingtomandfriends.com/eula/en/ Privacy policy for games: https://talkingtomandfriends.com/privacy-policy-games/en Customer support: support@outfit7.com

Screenshots

Sonic Boom Dash4 screens
Talking Tom Hero Dash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Talking Tom Hero Dash at 240K against Sonic Boom Dash's 31K. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Sonic Boom Dash sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Talking Tom Hero Dash sells 11 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 — 4.5 for Sonic Boom Dash against 4.4 for Talking Tom Hero Dash. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Talking Tom Hero Dash has 240K 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 79% of Talking Tom Hero Dash's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sonic Boom Dash ships an update every 6 weeks, Talking Tom Hero Dash every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Sonic Boom Dash versus Talking Tom Hero Dash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSonic Boom DashTalking Tom Hero Dash
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (31K ratings) — better4.4 (240K ratings)
Positive reviews73.4% of reviews78.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings31K240K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size350 MB410 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSEGAOutfit7 Limited

Customer experience

Sonic Boom Dash

All ratings31,470 ratings
Positive86.3%
Neutral5.3%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews706 reviews
Positive73.4%
Neutral11.3%
Negative15.3%

Talking Tom Hero Dash

All ratings239,542 ratings
Positive86.4%
Neutral5.7%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews714 reviews
Positive78.6%
Neutral6.2%
Negative15.3%

User reviews

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

Talking Tom Hero Dash

From 240K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great game
  • 🤩 Fun and addictive
  • 👍 Cute characters and animations
  • 💯 Excellent for kids

Room to improve

  • 🤬 Too many ads
  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🙄 Repetitive gameplay after a while
  • 😒 Difficulty progressing without in-app purchases

Bugs and requests

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

Talking Tom Hero Dash

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Chest rewards not registering correctly
  • Endless run mode freezing or crashing
  • Inability to progress past certain levels
  • Glitches with character switching

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and worlds to explore
  • Ability to save progress and restore on reinstall
  • Reduce ads or offer ad-free version
  • Add more characters and costumes

In-app purchases

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
11 purchases

Talking Tom Hero Dash

One-time11
  • Super Credit Pack$1.99
  • Starter pack$2.99
  • Hyper Credit Pack$4.99
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  • Hero Pass$4.99
  • Mega Credit Pack$19.99
  • Platinum Tom (-80%)$19.99
  • Unlock Mega Sale$19.99
  • Ultra Credit Pack$39.99
  • Legendary Credit Pack$59.99
  • Platinum Tom$99.99
  • The Ultimate Credit Pack$99.99

Questions

Is Sonic Boom Dash free?
Sonic Boom Dash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Talking Tom Hero Dash free?
Talking Tom Hero Dash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sonic Boom Dash or Talking Tom Hero Dash?
Sonic Boom Dash is rated higher. Sonic Boom Dash averages 4.5 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while Talking Tom Hero Dash averages 4.4 from 240K ratings.
Do Sonic Boom Dash or Talking Tom Hero Dash have ads?
Both Sonic Boom Dash and Talking Tom Hero Dash show ads.
Which is updated more often, Sonic Boom Dash or Talking Tom Hero Dash?
Sonic Boom Dash ships an update every 6 weeks, and Talking Tom Hero Dash every 4 weeks. Most recently, Sonic Boom Dash was updated on October 21, 2026 and Talking Tom Hero Dash on October 21, 2026.

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