# Sonic Boom Dash vs Crazy Darts 2

The clearest difference is rating: Crazy Darts 2 at 5.0 against Sonic Boom Dash's 4.5. Crazy Darts 2 also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 73%). Sonic Boom Dash's advantage is ratings volume (31K vs 18). 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 Crazy Darts 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Crazy Darts 2 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sonic Boom Dash has 31K ratings behind it against 18, 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 Crazy Darts 2's.

Sonic Boom Dash ships an update every 6 weeks, Crazy Darts 2 every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sonic Boom Dash | Crazy Darts 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-boom-dash/id968744559/reviews) | **[5.0 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crazy-darts-2/id1490503794/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31K** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 73.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 350 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SEGA](https://appshunter.io/developer/281966698) | [Froggy Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/389062016) |

## 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


### Crazy Darts 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crazy-darts-2/id1490503794)

Experience addictive arcade-style balloon-bursting action with a slingshot mechanic.  Explore 64 levels of challenging puzzles and compete globally. Perfect for casual gamers seeking a fun distraction.

**Highlights:** Slingshot dart mechanics, 64 action-packed levels, Global leaderboards via Game Center, Beautiful 2D-3D graphics, Original music and sound effects, iCloud data backup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Crazy Darts 2 - Deluxe | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sonic Boom Dash free?

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

### Is Crazy Darts 2 free?

Crazy Darts 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sonic Boom Dash or Crazy Darts 2?

Crazy Darts 2 is rated higher. Sonic Boom Dash averages 4.5 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while Crazy Darts 2 averages 5.0 from 18 ratings.

### Do Sonic Boom Dash or Crazy Darts 2 have ads?

Both Sonic Boom Dash and Crazy Darts 2 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sonic Boom Dash or Crazy Darts 2?

Sonic Boom Dash ships an update every 6 weeks, and Crazy Darts 2 every 5 days. Most recently, Sonic Boom Dash was updated on October 24, 2026 and Crazy Darts 2 on October 7, 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.*