Comparison

Sonic Boom Dash vs Spider Fighter 2

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
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

Spider Fighter 2

Engage in thrilling street battles as a superhero, taking on city gangsters and supervillains. This action-packed sequel features a reinvented fighting engine, a 3rd-person camera, and an open-world experience with new enemies and bosses.

Highlights
  • Reinvented fighting engine
  • 3rd-person camera view
  • Open-world experience
  • New enemies and bosses
  • Immersive gameplay
Features
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A new sequel of the most addictive super fighting action game ever made! Become a hero, fight city gangsters and supervillains! Features: - reinvented fighting engine - 3rd-person camera view - open-world experience - new enemies and bosses - top-notch immersive gameplay Privacy Policy: http://starplay.games/policy.html#PRIVACY_POLICY Terms of Use: http://starplay.games/policy.html#TERMS_OF_USE

Screenshots

Sonic Boom Dash4 screens
Spider Fighter 23 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Spider Fighter 2 at fortnightly against Sonic Boom Dash's every 6 weeks. Spider Fighter 2 also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 Spider Fighter 2 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Spider Fighter 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31K and 57K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Sonic Boom Dash's written reviews are positive against 75% of Spider Fighter 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sonic Boom Dash ships an update every 6 weeks, Spider Fighter 2 fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Sonic Boom Dash versus Spider Fighter 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSonic Boom DashSpider Fighter 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (31K ratings)4.6 (57K ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.4% of reviews74.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings31K57K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
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
Size350 MB243 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSEGAStarplay Games

Customer experience

Sonic Boom Dash

All ratings31,470 ratings
Positive86.3%
Neutral5.3%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews706 reviews
Positive73.4%
Neutral11.3%
Negative15.3%

Spider Fighter 2

All ratings56,055 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral3.8%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews327 reviews
Positive74.6%
Neutral8.3%
Negative17.1%

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

Spider Fighter 2

From 57K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Cool graphics
  • 👍 Fun gameplay
  • 🧌 Variety of characters
  • 💡 Offline play

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Repetitive enemies and bosses
  • 🔋 Excessive ads
  • 🔒 Lack of customization options
  • 🚫 No open world or web-swinging

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

Spider Fighter 2

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional crashes and freezes
  • Purchased content not working as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more characters and bosses
  • Implement open world and web-swinging
  • Reduce ads or offer ad-free option
  • Allow character and costume customization

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

Spider Fighter 2

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Subscription3 Days trial$7.997 Days
One-time9
  • Starterpack$0.99
  • One Time Offer$0.99
  • Small Cash$2.99
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  • Medium Cash$5.99
  • Promo Character Iron$5.99
  • Promo Character Muscle$5.99
  • Promo Character Dead X$5.99
  • Promo Character Captain$5.99
  • Big Cash$14.99

Questions

Is Sonic Boom Dash free?
Sonic Boom Dash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spider Fighter 2 free?
Spider Fighter 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sonic Boom Dash or Spider Fighter 2?
Spider Fighter 2 is rated higher. Sonic Boom Dash averages 4.5 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while Spider Fighter 2 averages 4.6 from 57K ratings.
Do Sonic Boom Dash or Spider Fighter 2 have ads?
Both Sonic Boom Dash and Spider Fighter 2 show ads.
Which is updated more often, Sonic Boom Dash or Spider Fighter 2?
Sonic Boom Dash ships an update every 6 weeks, and Spider Fighter 2 fortnightly. Most recently, Sonic Boom Dash was updated on October 23, 2026 and Spider Fighter 2 on October 23, 2026.

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