Comparison

Sonic Boom Dash vs Join Blob Clash 3D

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

Join Blob Clash 3D

Collect and upgrade a crowd of colorful blobs to overcome obstacles and defeat giant bosses. This casual game offers vibrant graphics, challenging levels, and customizable blob skins for an engaging survival run experience.

Highlights
  • Collect and upgrade blob army
  • Overcome dangerous obstacles and traps
  • Defeat giant blob bosses
  • Simple tap controls
  • Customize blob skins and costumes
  • Vibrant and colorful graphics
Features
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Get ready for an epic survival run in Join Blob Clash. Collect and upgrade your army of colorful blobs, overcome dangerous obstacles and defeat the blob boss at the end of each level. This is a fun casual game with lots of different levels, dangerous traps and vibrant graphics. In the game, you will manage your own blob. Control your character with a simple tap of your finger, collecting other blobs along the way and forming an invincible army out of them. The game's objective is to guide your army to the end of the level, defeat the biggest blob boss, and win the race. But be warned, the boss is tough and his punches pack a punch. You can collect a crowd of blobs, overcome obstacles, grab coins, and break through opponents to face giant bosses. Each level is carefully designed to offer a unique set of challenges, including obstacles, traps, and enemies. As you progress through the game, you'll face increasingly difficult challenges that require quick reflexes, strategic thinking, and the ability to adapt to new situations. With every level, you'll have the chance to collect new blob skins and upgrade your existing ones. The game's intuitive interface and easy-to-use controls make it accessible to players of all skill levels, whether you're a seasoned gamer or new to the mobile gaming world. And with its bright and colorful graphics, Join Blob Clash is a visual feast for the eyes, immersing you in a world of adventure and excitement. As you progress through levels, you'll get coins that you can use to customize your blob army with cool costumes. Want to make your army look like secret agents, ninjas or other unique characters? No problem! In Join Blob Clash, the possibilities are endless. So if you're ready to take on the ultimate survival challenge, start your epic journey to victory. With its many features, challenging levels, and addictive gameplay, Join Blob Clash is the perfect game to keep you entertained for hours on end. Don't wait – join the race and see if you have what it takes to come out on top!

Screenshots

Sonic Boom Dash4 screens
Join Blob Clash 3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sonic Boom Dash at every 5 weeks against Join Blob Clash 3D's every 2 months. Join Blob Clash 3D's advantage is review sentiment (84% vs 73%) and ratings volume (119K vs 31K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 Join Blob Clash 3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Sonic Boom Dash against 4.5 for Join Blob Clash 3D. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31K and 119K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Sonic Boom Dash's written reviews are positive against 84% of Join Blob Clash 3D's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sonic Boom Dash ships an update every 5 weeks, Join Blob Clash 3D every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Sonic Boom Dash versus Join Blob Clash 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSonic Boom DashJoin Blob Clash 3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (31K ratings)4.5 (119K ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.4% of reviews83.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings31K119K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size360 MB342 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperSEGAAI Games FZ

Customer experience

Sonic Boom Dash

All ratings31,489 ratings
Positive86.3%
Neutral5.3%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews708 reviews
Positive73.4%
Neutral11.3%
Negative15.3%

Join Blob Clash 3D

All ratings118,381 ratings
Positive88.8%
Neutral4.9%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews367 reviews
Positive83.7%
Neutral6.3%
Negative10.1%

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

Join Blob Clash 3D

From 119K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 😊 Funny and entertaining
  • 🤩 Addictive gameplay
  • 💫 Satisfying boss battles
  • 🥰 Charming visuals
  • 👍 Easy to pick up and play

Room to improve

  • 😤 Too many ads
  • 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
  • 🤬 Ads not removed after purchase
  • 💤 Repetitive levels

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

Join Blob Clash 3D

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Invisible character bug on level 33
  • Strength upgrades not working consistently

Requested features

4 requests
  • More level variety
  • Improved boss difficulty scaling
  • Ability to disable ads permanently
  • Additional skin/character customization options

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
1 purchases

Join Blob Clash 3D

One-time1
  • No ADS$9.99

Questions

Is Sonic Boom Dash free?
Sonic Boom Dash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Join Blob Clash 3D free?
Join Blob Clash 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sonic Boom Dash or Join Blob Clash 3D?
Join Blob Clash 3D is rated higher. Sonic Boom Dash averages 4.5 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while Join Blob Clash 3D averages 4.5 from 119K ratings.
Do Sonic Boom Dash or Join Blob Clash 3D have ads?
Both Sonic Boom Dash and Join Blob Clash 3D show ads.
Which is updated more often, Sonic Boom Dash or Join Blob Clash 3D?
Sonic Boom Dash ships an update every 5 weeks, and Join Blob Clash 3D every 2 months. Most recently, Sonic Boom Dash was updated on October 31, 2026 and Join Blob Clash 3D on October 31, 2026.

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