# Sonic Boom Dash vs ReindeerRunRun

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sonic Boom Dash at every 6 weeks against ReindeerRunRun's every 9 months. Sonic Boom Dash also leads on ratings volume (31K vs 6). ReindeerRunRun's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 73%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sonic Boom Dash sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and ReindeerRunRun sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReindeerRunRun holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sonic Boom Dash has 31K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Sonic Boom Dash's written reviews are positive against 100% of ReindeerRunRun's.

Sonic Boom Dash ships an update every 6 weeks, ReindeerRunRun every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sonic Boom Dash | ReindeerRunRun |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-boom-dash/id968744559/reviews) | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reindeerrunrun/id1479575644/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 73.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 350 MB | 135 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) | [Player1games Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1040547964) |

## 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


### ReindeerRunRun

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reindeerrunrun/id1479575644)

Help Santa collect scattered gifts and treats after his sleigh was struck by lightning. Guide the reindeer to gather presents before Christmas arrives.

**Highlights:** Gift collection gameplay, Christmas theme, Reindeer navigation, Santa's sleigh rescue, Hilltop exploration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kringler 3000 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Brown Bell | $0.99 | one-time |
| Elfin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Snowflake | $0.99 | one-time |
| REMOVE ADS DISCOUNT | $0.99 | one-time |
| Deal | $1.99 | one-time |
| REMOVE ADS | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sonic Boom Dash free?

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

### Is ReindeerRunRun free?

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

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

ReindeerRunRun is rated higher. Sonic Boom Dash averages 4.5 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while ReindeerRunRun averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.

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

Both Sonic Boom Dash and ReindeerRunRun show ads.

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

Sonic Boom Dash ships an update every 6 weeks, and ReindeerRunRun every 9 months. Most recently, Sonic Boom Dash was updated on October 19, 2026 and ReindeerRunRun on October 2, 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.*