Subway Surfers vs Stumble Guys
Which is better in 2026? Five scores, side by side.
Subway Surfers is the better app overall, scoring 7.9 to 7.5. Subway Surfers wins on 4 of the 5 scores, Stumble Guys on 1.
Commuters and kids who want a quick one-thumb game for short breaks
Friends and kids who want quick, chaotic multiplayer rounds
Score by score
The details
| Feature | Subway Surfers | Stumble Guys |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Casual & Party Games | Casual & Party Games |
| Category rank | #5 of 8 | #8 of 8 |
| Developer | SYBO Games | Scopely |
| Pricing | Free + paid plans | Free + paid plans |
| Usable for free | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | ✓ | ✓ |
| Windows | — | ✓ |
Common questions
Is Subway Surfers better than Stumble Guys?
Subway Surfers is the better app overall, scoring 7.9 to 7.5. Subway Surfers wins on 4 of the 5 scores, Stumble Guys on 1.
Which is cheaper, Subway Surfers or Stumble Guys?
Subway Surfers: Free with ads; in-app purchases from $0.99 to $4.99 in the App Store. Stumble Guys: Free with ads; gem packs and offers from $0.99 to $19.99 in the App Store. On value for money, Subway Surfers scores higher.
Do Subway Surfers and Stumble Guys work on the same devices?
Only Stumble Guys runs on Windows.
Which is more private, Subway Surfers or Stumble Guys?
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
Stumble Guys
- Fast, silly rounds that suit short breaks
- Easy to play with friends in a party
- Constant new levels and collabs
- Ads and frequent shop offers
- Tracking across several data types
Stumble Guys is a slapstick knockout show for your phone. Up to 32 players dive, jump and shove through three rounds of obstacle courses until one is left, and party mode lets friends set up custom games with chosen maps and bots. New seasons, abilities and collabs land roughly every month. It's free with ads, and the shop pushes gems, skins and offers hard.
Full Stumble Guys review
