# Sonic Boom Dash vs Tag with Ryan

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 (#114 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sonic Boom Dash | Tag with Ryan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-boom-dash/id968744559/reviews)** | [4.1 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tag-with-ryan/id1440073810/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **31K** | 15K |
| Positive reviews | **73.4% of reviews** | 60.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#114** |
| Size | 350 MB | 289 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SEGA](https://appshunter.io/developer/281966698) | [Wildworks, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/562980411) |

## 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


### Tag with Ryan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tag-with-ryan/id1440073810)

**Currently charting:** #114 Top Free · Family (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stack of Pizza Slices | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sun Doubler | $0.99 | one-time |
| Heap of Pizza Slices | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mystery Costume | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Pizza Slices | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Key Ring | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mystery Costume Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Giant Key Ring | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ton of Pizza Slices | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mountain of Pizza Slices | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and entertaining
- 👍 Great for kids
- 👍 Engaging gameplay
- 👍 Variety of characters and costumes
- 👍 Visually appealing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and freezing issues
- 🔑 Difficulty unlocking new content
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🤖 Repetitive gameplay
- 🤔 Lack of progress saving

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Inability to see in-game currency
- Glitches when tagging Gus
- Ads causing disruptions
- Incompatibility with certain devices

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*