Among Us vs Subway Surfers
Which is better in 2026? Five scores, side by side.
It's a near tie: both score 7.9, with Among Us ahead by a hair, so the right pick depends on what you need. Among Us wins on 2 of the 5 scores, Subway Surfers on 2, with 1 tied.
Friend groups who want a social deduction party game on their phones
Commuters and kids who want a quick one-thumb game for short breaks
Score by score
The details
| Feature | Among Us | Subway Surfers |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Casual & Party Games | Casual & Party Games |
| Category rank | #4 of 8 | #5 of 8 |
| Developer | Innersloth | SYBO Games |
| Pricing | Free + paid plans | Free + paid plans |
| Usable for free | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | ✓ | ✓ |
| Windows | ✓ | — |
Common questions
Is Among Us better than Subway Surfers?
It's a near tie: both score 7.9, with Among Us ahead by a hair, so the right pick depends on what you need. Among Us wins on 2 of the 5 scores, Subway Surfers on 2, with 1 tied.
Which is cheaper, Among Us or Subway Surfers?
Among Us: Free with ads; ad removal and cosmetics from $1.99 in the App Store. Subway Surfers: Free with ads; in-app purchases from $0.99 to $4.99 in the App Store. On value for money, Among Us scores higher.
Do Among Us and Subway Surfers work on the same devices?
Only Among Us runs on Windows.
Which is more private, Among Us or Subway Surfers?
Among Us scores higher on privacy (7.2/10). App Store label: device ID is used to track you and is linked to you for ads and analytics. Purchases, gameplay and user ID are collected but not linked to you.
Strengths and weaknesses
Among Us
- Free and quick to learn
- Great with a group of friends
- Purchases are cosmetic or ad removal
- Ads unless you pay to remove them
- Public lobbies can be chaotic
Among Us is still the easiest way to get a group of friends arguing in the best way. Four to 15 players run tasks on a ship while one or more impostors sabotage and pick people off, then everyone talks it out and votes. New roles like the Judge and the Influencer keep rounds unpredictable. It's free, with ads you can remove for $1.99, and it shines with friends far more than with random lobbies.
Full Among Us review
Subway Surfers
- Instant to pick up with one thumb
- Bright, smooth visuals
- Regular new seasons and characters
- Ads and frequent offers
- Label allows tracking across many data types
Subway Surfers is the endless runner almost everyone has tried, and it still holds up. You swipe to dodge trains, jump barriers and grab coins while the inspector and his dog chase you down the tracks. A new World Tour city arrives every few weeks, with characters and boards to unlock. It's free with ads and plenty of offers, and the privacy label allows tracking across many data types.
Full Subway Surfers review
