Sonic Boom Dash vs Tag with Ryan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Tag with Ryan
Embark on an exciting endless running adventure with Ryan. Outrun Combo Panda, collect costumes, and unlock power-ups and vehicles. Complete daily missions and gather in-game currency to upgrade your abilities and progress through vibrant landscapes.
- Collect Ryan's costumes
- Run through incredible landscapes
- Unlock epic power-ups
- Speed through levels in vehicles
- Complete daily missions
- Collect Suns and Pizzas
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Official authorized app of Ryan's World. Do you have what it takes to outrun Combo Panda? Tag with Ryan is the coolest endless runner game for ALL AGES! Combo Panda, the ultimate gamer, has challenged his friend Ryan to an endless game of tag! Combo Panda has hidden Ryan's different costumes all over the game, and Gus the VTuber is helping guard them. It's up to you and Ryan to unlock them all! - Collect all of Ryan's cool costumes - Run through incredible landscapes - Unlock epic power-ups - Speed through levels in awesome vehicles - Complete new missions every day - Free to play! Collect Suns and Pizzas, and use them to unlock awesome upgrades like power-ups, vehicles, and costumes! The farther you run, the more you collect! Can you unlock them all? Join Ryan in his coolest running adventure, Tag with Ryan!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Sonic Boom Dash at 4.5 against Tag with Ryan's 4.1. Sonic Boom Dash also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 61%). Tag with Ryan's advantage is chart position (#120 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Sonic Boom Dash sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Tag with Ryan sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Sonic Boom Dash holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31K and 15K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Sonic Boom Dash's written reviews are positive against 61% of Tag with Ryan's.
Sonic Boom Dash ships an update every 6 weeks, Tag with Ryan every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Sonic Boom Dash | Tag with Ryan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (31K ratings) — better | 4.1 (15K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 73.4% of reviews — better | 60.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 31K — better | 15K |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #120 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 350 MB | 289 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SEGA | Wildworks, Inc. |
Customer experience
Sonic Boom Dash
Tag with Ryan
User reviews
Sonic Boom Dash
From 31K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Tag with Ryan
From 15K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fun and entertaining
- 👍 Great for kids
- 👍 Engaging gameplay
- 👍 Variety of characters and costumes
- 👍 Visually appealing
Room to improve
- 🐛 Glitches and freezing issues
- 🔑 Difficulty unlocking new content
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🤖 Repetitive gameplay
- 🤔 Lack of progress saving
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
Tag with Ryan
Reported bugs
5 issues- Crashes and freezes
- Inability to see in-game currency
- Glitches when tagging Gus
- Ads causing disruptions
- Incompatibility with certain devices
Requested features
5 requests- More levels and environments
- Easier way to earn in-game currency
- Ability to save progress across devices
- More character and costume options
- Adjustable difficulty settings
In-app purchases
Sonic Boom Dash
- 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
Tag with Ryan
- Stack of Pizza Slices$0.99
- Sun Doubler$0.99
- Heap of Pizza Slices$1.99
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- Mystery Costume$1.99
- Pile of Pizza Slices$4.99
- Small Key Ring$4.99
- Mystery Costume Bundle$4.99
- Giant Key Ring$9.99
- Ton of Pizza Slices$19.99
- Mountain of Pizza Slices$49.99
Questions
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