Subway Surfers vs Roblox
Which is better in 2026? Five scores, side by side.
Subway Surfers is the better app overall, scoring 7.9 to 7.7. Subway Surfers wins on 4 of the 5 scores, Roblox on 1.
Commuters and kids who want a quick one-thumb game for short breaks
Kids, teens and friend groups who want a different game every night
Score by score
The details
| Feature | Subway Surfers | Roblox |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Casual & Party Games | Casual & Party Games |
| Category rank | #5 of 8 | #6 of 8 |
| Developer | SYBO Games | Roblox Corporation |
| Pricing | Free + paid plans | Free + paid plans |
| Usable for free | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mac | — | ✓ |
| Windows | — | ✓ |
Common questions
Is Subway Surfers better than Roblox?
Subway Surfers is the better app overall, scoring 7.9 to 7.7. Subway Surfers wins on 4 of the 5 scores, Roblox on 1.
Which is cheaper, Subway Surfers or Roblox?
Subway Surfers: Free with ads; in-app purchases from $0.99 to $4.99 in the App Store. Roblox: Free; Robux and Roblox Premium from $4.99 a month in the App Store. On value for money, Subway Surfers scores higher.
Do Subway Surfers and Roblox work on the same devices?
Only Roblox runs on Windows, Mac.
Which is more private, Subway Surfers or Roblox?
Subway Surfers scores higher on privacy (6.2/10). App Store label: purchases, coarse location, gameplay, identifiers, usage and diagnostics may be used to track you. The data collected is listed as not linked to you.
Strengths and weaknesses
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
Roblox
- Endless variety for free
- Friends follow you across games
- Anyone can create and publish
- Robux offers and loot boxes are everywhere
- Lots of personal data linked to you
Roblox is less a game than a giant arcade of games made by its players, from obbies and tycoons to horror and role-play. You hop between experiences with one avatar and one friends list, and anyone can build their own. Quality swings wildly, Robux offers are everywhere, and the App Store lists ads and loot boxes. Chat now needs an age check, which helps, but parents should still set controls.
Full Roblox review
