Sonic Boom Dash vs Sonic Rumble Party
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Sonic Rumble Party
Compete in fast-paced knockout rounds with up to 32 players in a variety of obstacle courses and survival arenas. Race through chaotic stages, battle for rings, or team up with friends in this party action game featuring iconic characters and over 75 maps and modes.
- 32-player online multiplayer
- Obstacle course racing
- Survival battles
- Ring Battle mode
- Over 75 maps and modes
- Play as Sonic characters
- Squad up with friends
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32 players compete to see who's the best Sonic hero! Compete in fast‑paced knockout rounds across obstacle courses and survival arenas. A fresh mix of obstacle‑course racing, survival battles, and fast‑paced online party action awaits. Race through Dr. Eggman’s toy‑themed world! Sonic and friends dash across the stages as toy‑like figures, speeding through chaotic courses. Compete with players worldwide and jump into a fun, chaotic multiplayer party in every Rumble! ■■Easy controls for quick fun—anytime, anywhere! ■■ Experience a vast array of stages with different themes and ways to play! Rumble is packed with different gameplay styles, including Run, where players race for the top spot, Survival, where players compete to stay in the game, Ring Battle, where players duke and dodge it out for the most rings, and lots more! Matches are short, so anyone can pick it up and play in their spare time.Clear three mini‑games in Ring Battle, or enjoy a one‑round quick match in Party Rumble. Pick the mode that suits your playstyle—casual, competitive, or just for fun with friends. ■■Explore 75+ maps & modes—race, dodge, and outlast in chaotic party action.■■ Sprint ahead in Run, outlast rivals in Survival, or fight for rings in Ring Battle—every mode delivers chaotic mini‑game fun. Classic Sonic worlds like Green Hill and Chemical Plant appear as reimagined obstacle stages. Enjoy a unique mix of fast run‑style action and signature Sonic speed toy-world chaos, creating a completely fresh online multiplayer party-game experience. ■■Join 32‑player online multiplayer, squad up, and enjoy the party together.■■ Enjoy real‑time online multiplayer with players from around the world. Form a 4‑player squad to team up, support each other, and fight to stay alive together— co‑op play and shared victories and fun party moments make every match even more exciting! ■■Unleash the Sonic mania! ■■ Play as Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Amy, Shadow, Dr. Eggman, and more fan‑favorite characters— including Surge from the Sonic the Hedgehog (IDW) comic series. Collect character skins, animations, emotes, and effects, and customize your look freely to make your Rumbler truly your own! ■■Limited‑time events and crossover collabs add new mini games and beats.■■ Enjoy a variety of fast‑paced BGM that brings every match to life, along with iconic tracks from the Sonic series to make the world of Sonic Rumble Party even more exciting! ■■15M+ downloads worldwide — User Reviews■■ “Easy to play—a fun online party game with Sonic speed and chaos!” “The mini‑games are super fun—quick, wild, and perfect for playing with friends.” “Fair balance—totally playable and winnable without spending money.” “Online play feels safe and smooth, even with players from overseas.” Official Website: https://sonicrumble.sega.com Official X: https://twitter.com/Sonic_Rumble Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SonicRumble Official Discord: https://discord.com/invite/sonicrumble
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Sonic Rumble Party at 4.7 against Sonic Boom Dash's 4.5. Sonic Rumble Party also leads on chart position (#171 vs unranked). Sonic Boom Dash's advantage is ratings volume (31K vs 7.7K) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Sonic Boom Dash sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Sonic Rumble Party sells 51 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Sonic Rumble Party holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31K and 7.7K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Sonic Boom Dash's written reviews are positive against 78% of Sonic Rumble Party's.
Sonic Boom Dash ships an update every 6 weeks, Sonic Rumble Party monthly. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.
| Parameter | Sonic Boom Dash | Sonic Rumble Party |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (31K ratings) | 4.7 (7.7K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 73.3% of reviews | 77.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 31K — better | 7.7K |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #171 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 324 MB | 478 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SEGA | SEGA CORPORATION |
Customer experience
Sonic Boom Dash
Sonic Rumble Party
User reviews
Sonic Boom Dash
From 31K App Store ratingsWhat 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 Rumble Party
From 7.7K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fun and polished gameplay
- 👍 Entertaining for all ages
- 🎨 Variety of costumes and characters
- 💰 No ads, optional in-app purchases
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and loading issues
- 🎮 Lack of controller support
- 🤖 Inclusion of unpopular characters
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 Rumble Party
Reported bugs
2 issues- Login screen freezes
- Game not loading past title screen
Requested features
3 requests- Add more Sonic characters and skins
- Implement controller support
- Improve server stability and reduce lag
In-app purchases
Sonic Boom Dash
- 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
Sonic Rumble Party
- Rumble Plus$2.991 Month
- Red Star Ring x4$0.29
- Sticker1$0.49
- Sticker3$0.49
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- Sticker5$0.49
- Sticker6$0.49
- Sticker2$0.49
- Welcome Bundle2 variants$0.99
- Omni Fragment Bundle1$0.99
- Red Star Ring x15$0.99
- Rouge's Treasure Hoard1$1.99
- Red_Star_Ring x30$1.99
- Animation$1.99
- Skin Bundle9$1.99
- Skin Bundle7$1.99
- Skin Bundle6$1.99
- Red Star Ring x30$1.99
- Skin Power-Up Bundle II$2.59
- Emblem Rank10 Milestone Bundle$2.99
- Emblem Rank20 Milestone Bundle$3.99
- Emblem Rank30 Milestone Bundle$3.99
- Omni Fragment Bundle_4_2$4.99
- Score Scramble Support Bundle$4.99
- Welcome Bundle13$4.99
- Omni Fragment Bundle_2_2$4.99
- Omni Fragment Bundle2 variants$4.99
- Omni Fragment Bundle2$5.29
- Red Star Ring x80$5.29
- Emote Bundle$5.99
- Premium Event Pass_2$8.99
- Premium Event Pass_3$8.99
- Premium Event Pass_1$8.99
- Premium Event Pass2 variants$8.99
- Premium Season Pass$9.99
- Omni Fragment Bundle_3_2$9.99
- Red Star Ring x150$9.99
- LegendaryBuddy Power-Up Bundle$9.99
- Premium Event Pass+_1$17.99
- Premium Event Pass+_2$17.99
- Premium Event Pass+_3$17.99
- Skin Bundle$17.99
- Red_Star_Ring x330$19.99
- Premium Pass+_$19.99
- Premium Pass+_2$19.99
- Premium Pass+$19.99
- Red Star Ring x330$19.99
- Skill Star x5700$29.99
- Red_Star_Ring x770$45.99
- Red Star Ring x770$45.99
- Red_Star_Ring x1700$99.99
- Red Star Ring x1700$99.99
Questions
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