PUBG MOBILE vs Subway Surfers

How do PUBG MOBILE and Subway Surfers compare on difficulty, ad pressure, in-app-purchase pressure and what real reviewers say? A side-by-side look, grounded in App Store data.

	PUBG MOBILE	Subway Surfers
Genre	Action	Action
Price	Free	Free
Difficulty	medium	easy
Ad intensity	low	medium
In-app-purchase pressure	high	medium
Typical session	short	short
Rating	4.3 / 5	4.6 / 5
Ratings count	1,599,010	3,769,449
Reviews say	What players like Smooth gunplay and controls optimized for mobile Variety of maps and gameplay modes to explore Fast-paced 10-minute matches for quick sessions Common complaints Gacha/loot crate system heavily favors spending with poor odds (0.09% for desired items) Expensive cosmetic pricing and predatory monetization tactics Players report scamming feeling from unfair gacha mechanics despite spending hundreds	What players like Plays offline without WiFi Fun swipe-based gameplay Multiple characters and hoverboards to unlock Common complaints Too many ads for some players Unexpected charges despite free listing Character performance inconsistency between devices

PUBG MOBILE — A fast-paced mobile battle royale where 100 players fight to be the last one standing in 10-minute matches. (rated medium difficulty, low ad pressure) Subway Surfers — Swipe fast to dodge trains and escape the guard in this addictive endless runner with colorful graphics and daily challenges. (rated easy difficulty, medium ad pressure)

Data: Apple App Store, as of 2026-07-10. Last updated 2026-07-10.