Comparison

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.

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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

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.

Highlights
  • Collect Ryan's costumes
  • Run through incredible landscapes
  • Unlock epic power-ups
  • Speed through levels in vehicles
  • Complete daily missions
  • Collect Suns and Pizzas
Features
Currently charting
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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!

Screenshots

Sonic Boom Dash4 screens
Tag with Ryan4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sonic Boom Dash ships an update every 6 weeks, Tag with Ryan every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Sonic Boom Dash versus Tag with Ryan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSonic Boom DashTag with Ryan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (31K ratings) — better4.1 (15K ratings)
Positive reviews73.4% of reviews — better60.9% of reviews
Number of ratings31K — better15K
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#120 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size350 MB289 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSEGAWildworks, Inc.

Customer experience

Sonic Boom Dash

All ratings31,470 ratings
Positive86.3%
Neutral5.3%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews707 reviews
Positive73.4%
Neutral11.3%
Negative15.3%

Tag with Ryan

All ratings15,259 ratings
Positive75.7%
Neutral5.9%
Negative18.4%
Written reviews986 reviews
Positive60.9%
Neutral10.1%
Negative29.0%

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

Tag with Ryan

From 15K App Store ratings

What 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

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
10 purchases

Tag with Ryan

One-time10
  • 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

Is Sonic Boom Dash free?
Sonic Boom Dash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tag with Ryan free?
Tag with Ryan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sonic Boom Dash or Tag with Ryan?
Sonic Boom Dash is rated higher. Sonic Boom Dash averages 4.5 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while Tag with Ryan averages 4.1 from 15K ratings.
Do Sonic Boom Dash or Tag with Ryan have ads?
Both Sonic Boom Dash and Tag with Ryan show ads.
Which is updated more often, Sonic Boom Dash or Tag with Ryan?
Sonic Boom Dash ships an update every 6 weeks, and Tag with Ryan every 2 months. Most recently, Sonic Boom Dash was updated on October 24, 2026 and Tag with Ryan on October 24, 2026.

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