Comparison

Sonic Boom Dash vs Sonic Prime Dash

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

Sonic Prime Dash

Race through vibrant 3D courses as the world's fastest hedgehog, dodging obstacles and battling iconic villains. Unlock new characters and their unique abilities to climb the leaderboards in this action-packed endless runner. Requires a Netflix membership to play.

Highlights
  • High-speed 3D racing
  • Jump over obstacles
  • Battle iconic villains
  • Unlockable characters with unique abilities
  • Stunning graphics and diverse zones
  • Leaderboard competition
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Available exclusively for Netflix members. Zip through 3D race courses, jump over obstacles and battle iconic villains in this high-octane running game featuring the world's fastest blue hedgehog. Can you dash your way to the top of the leaderboards in this action-packed endless runner by SEGA? It's time to find out! SONIC DASH ENDLESS RUNNING GAMES • Run fast with Sonic the Hedgehog in this exciting endless running game from SEGA! Use Sonic’s super speed & running powers to race and run faster! • Unleash Sonic's incredible speed and racing capabilities as you race and run through epic courses in this fun endless runner game. AMAZING RUNNING & RACING ABILITIES • Utilize Sonic's super-fast running powers as you race on epic race courses to dodge hazards, jump over barriers and speed around loop-de-loops. STUNNING ENDLESS RUNNER GAME GRAPHICS • From Green Hills to Mushroom Hill, each zone is beautifully designed with plenty of secrets and surprises to discover. Sonic's beautifully detailed classic world looks epic on your phone and tablet! RACE AS SONIC AND HIS FRIENDS • Choose from a lineup of beloved Sonic characters, each with their own unique abilities, and unlock new characters as you progress. If you're a fan of Classic Sonic and Classic SEGA games, you'll love Sonic Prime Dash! EPIC RACING BOSS BATTLES • Run and race to battle against two of Sonic the Hedgehog's biggest rivals, Dr. Eggman and Zazz from Sonic Lost World! Race through fun levels and take down the villains, classic and new! KEEP ON RUNNING & RACING • Get more rewards the more you run and race with Sonic! Unlock additional characters like Tails, Knuckles and Shadow! Endless running with Sonic is fun for kids and players of all ages! • You must be a Netflix member to play. - Created by SEGA. [© SEGA. All rights reserved. SEGA, the SEGA logo, SONIC THE HEDGEHOG and SONIC DASH are registered trademarks or trademarks of SEGA CORPORATION.]

Screenshots

Sonic Boom Dash4 screens
Sonic Prime Dash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Sonic Prime Dash at none against Sonic Boom Dash's shown. Sonic Prime Dash also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (86% vs 73%). Sonic Boom Dash's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 Sonic Prime Dash sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per month. 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 4.6 for Sonic Prime Dash. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31K and 57K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Sonic Boom Dash's written reviews are positive against 86% of Sonic Prime Dash's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sonic Boom Dash ships an update every 6 weeks, Sonic Prime Dash monthly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Sonic Boom Dash versus Sonic Prime Dash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSonic Boom DashSonic Prime Dash
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (31K ratings)4.6 (57K ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.3% of reviews85.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings31K57K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size324 MB437 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperSEGANetflix, Inc.

Customer experience

Sonic Boom Dash

All ratings31,246 ratings
Positive86.3%
Neutral5.3%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews693 reviews
Positive73.3%
Neutral11.4%
Negative15.3%

Sonic Prime Dash

All ratings57,304 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral5.2%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews615 reviews
Positive85.5%
Neutral4.7%
Negative9.8%

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

Sonic Prime Dash

From 57K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Faster than original Sonic Dash
  • 👍 No microtransactions or ads
  • 👍 Free Prime characters at start
  • 🚀 Improved red star ring collection

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔒 Requires Netflix account to play
  • 🤔 Essentially just a reskin of Sonic Dash
  • 🤔 Lacks new content/levels compared to original

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

Sonic Prime Dash

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Progress randomly resets
  • Certain character tokens only drop
  • Bosses become impossible to beat

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more Sonic Prime characters and levels
  • Include Prime music, voice lines, and locations
  • Allow login with existing Sonic Dash account
  • Improve boss fight difficulty scaling

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

Sonic Prime Dash

Subscriptions1
  • Netflix Standard Plan$19.991 Month

Questions

Is Sonic Boom Dash free?
Sonic Boom Dash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sonic Prime Dash free?
Sonic Prime Dash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sonic Boom Dash or Sonic Prime Dash?
Sonic Prime Dash is rated higher. Sonic Boom Dash averages 4.5 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while Sonic Prime Dash averages 4.6 from 57K ratings.
Do Sonic Boom Dash or Sonic Prime Dash have ads?
Sonic Boom Dash shows ads; Sonic Prime Dash does not.
Which is updated more often, Sonic Boom Dash or Sonic Prime Dash?
Sonic Boom Dash ships an update every 6 weeks, and Sonic Prime Dash monthly. Most recently, Sonic Boom Dash was updated on September 24, 2026 and Sonic Prime Dash on September 24, 2026.

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