Streets of Rage 4 vs Subway Surfers

How do Streets of Rage 4 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.

	Streets of Rage 4	Subway Surfers
Genre	Action	Action
Price	Paid	Free
Difficulty	medium	easy
Ad intensity	none	medium
In-app-purchase pressure	none	medium
Typical session	variable	short
Rating	4.9 / 5	4.6 / 5
Ratings count	3,009	3,811,948
Reviews say	What players like Hand-drawn comic art style with fluid animations Faithful classic gameplay with modern enhancements Multiple playable characters and game modes Common complaints Loading screens freeze/crash at startup for some players Technical instability on launch for affected devices Boss AI can feel cheap with aggressive combos	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

Streets of Rage 4 — A beautifully hand-drawn beat'em-up sequel bringing the classic Streets of Rage series back to life on mobile with tight combat and retro charm. (rated medium difficulty, none 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 2026-08-24. Last updated 2026-08-24.