# Sonic Boom Dash vs Sonic Rumble Party

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sonic Boom Dash | Sonic Rumble Party |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-boom-dash/id968744559/reviews) | **[4.7 (7.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-rumble-party/id6511215584/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31K** | 7.7K |
| Positive reviews | 73.3% of reviews | **77.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#171** |
| Size | 324 MB | 478 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SEGA](https://appshunter.io/developer/281966698) | [SEGA CORPORATION](https://appshunter.io/developer/302946768) |

## 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


### Sonic Rumble Party

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-rumble-party/id6511215584)

**Currently charting:** #171 Top Grossing · Action (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases (51)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rumble Plus | $2.99 | per month |
| Red Star Ring x4 | $0.29 | one-time |
| Sticker1 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Sticker3 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Sticker5 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Sticker6 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Sticker2 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Welcome Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Omni Fragment Bundle1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Red Star Ring x15 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rouge's Treasure Hoard1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Red_Star_Ring x30 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Animation | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skin Bundle9 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skin Bundle7 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skin Bundle6 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Red Star Ring x30 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skin Power-Up Bundle II | $2.59 | one-time |
| Emblem Rank10 Milestone Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Emblem Rank20 Milestone Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Emblem Rank30 Milestone Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Omni Fragment Bundle_4_2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Score Scramble Support Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Bundle13 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Omni Fragment Bundle_2_2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Omni Fragment Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Omni Fragment Bundle2 | $5.29 | one-time |
| Red Star Ring x80 | $5.29 | one-time |
| Emote Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium Event Pass_2 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Premium Event Pass_3 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Premium Event Pass_1 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Premium Event Pass | $8.99 | one-time |
| Premium Season Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Omni Fragment Bundle_3_2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Red Star Ring x150 | $9.99 | one-time |
| LegendaryBuddy Power-Up Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Event Pass+_1 | $17.99 | one-time |
| Premium Event Pass+_2 | $17.99 | one-time |
| Premium Event Pass+_3 | $17.99 | one-time |
| Skin Bundle | $17.99 | one-time |
| Red_Star_Ring x330 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass+_ | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass+_2 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass+ | $19.99 | one-time |
| Red Star Ring x330 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Skill Star x5700 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Red_Star_Ring x770 | $45.99 | one-time |
| Red Star Ring x770 | $45.99 | one-time |
| Red_Star_Ring x1700 | $99.99 | one-time |
| Red Star Ring x1700 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and polished gameplay
- 👍 Entertaining for all ages
- 🎨 Variety of costumes and characters
- 💰 No ads, optional in-app purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and loading issues
- 🎮 Lack of controller support
- 🤖 Inclusion of unpopular characters

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Game not loading past title screen

**Requested features**

- Add more Sonic characters and skins
- Implement controller support
- Improve server stability and reduce lag


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sonic Boom Dash free?

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

### Is Sonic Rumble Party free?

Sonic Rumble Party is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sonic Boom Dash or Sonic Rumble Party?

Sonic Rumble Party is rated higher. Sonic Boom Dash averages 4.5 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while Sonic Rumble Party averages 4.7 from 7.7K ratings.

### Do Sonic Boom Dash or Sonic Rumble Party have ads?

Both Sonic Boom Dash and Sonic Rumble Party show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sonic Boom Dash or Sonic Rumble Party?

Sonic Boom Dash ships an update every 6 weeks, and Sonic Rumble Party monthly. Most recently, Sonic Boom Dash was updated on September 26, 2026 and Sonic Rumble Party on September 26, 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.*