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Epic Race 3D vs Subway Surfers

Epic Race 3D 4.6★ · Free + IAP 65
Winner Subway Surfers
Subway Surfers 4.6★ · Free + IAP 80

Subway Surfers offers a more polished and enduring experience with fewer ad complaints and better offline play, making it the stronger choice over Epic Race 3D.

Full reviews: Epic Race 3D · Subway Surfers

Subway Surfers, a classic endless runner, maintains its appeal with engaging gameplay and offline capabilities, despite some users disliking frequent updates and ads. Epic Race 3D, while fun and simple, is heavily criticized for an excessive number of ads and occasional lag.

Head to head

Features and Gameplay edge: Subway SurfersR1R2R12R13
Epic Race 3D Epic Race 3D is described as fun, addictive, and good for kids, with users enjoying the competitive aspect and obstacle courses R2R12R13. Some find the levels too easy and lacking action R1R27R33.
Subway Surfers Subway Surfers is praised for being fun, addictive, and a classic endless runner that provides childhood nostalgia . Users appreciate new challenges and the ability to unlock characters . However, some dislike the frequent changes to countries and music, preferring the classic mode R54R59.
Ease of Use and Accessibility tieR1R27R29R33
Epic Race 3D Epic Race 3D is generally considered easy to play, with some finding the initial levels too simple R1R27R33R45. It's noted that the game gets harder R29R45.
Subway Surfers Subway Surfers is described as easy to pick up and play, even for young ones, though it can get challenging at higher speeds R63. Users appreciate that it's a game you can play for a long time without reaching an end .
Reliability and Performance edge: Subway SurfersR4R10R45R63
Epic Race 3D Epic Race 3D users report issues with lag R4. Some reviews mention needing Wi-Fi to play, contradicting others who say it can be played offline R10R45.
Subway Surfers Subway Surfers is highly praised for being playable both online and offline R63. Some users report bugs, such as lost in-game items or issues with server responses during events .
Price and Value (Free vs Paid) edge: Subway SurfersR3R5R6R8
Epic Race 3D Epic Race 3D is free, but many users complain about an excessive number of ads, often appearing after every round or when earning rewards R3R6R8. A few users, however, claim it does not have that many ads R5.
Subway Surfers Subway Surfers is also free, and while many users complain about too many ads, especially unskippable ones or those that appear unexpectedly, some note it doesn't have that many R53R61R62R81. There are also complaints about events encouraging spending money R59.
Support and Updates edge: Subway SurfersR4R10R54R59
Epic Race 3D Reviews for Epic Race 3D do not provide specific feedback on developer support or updates, beyond general requests to reduce ads or fix lag R4R10.
Subway Surfers Subway Surfers users discuss frequent game changes, like monthly country themes, which some dislike and wish could be reverted to a classic mode R54R59. There are requests for features like more characters, powers, and a login option to save progress across devices R79.
Pick Epic Race 3D if

You want a simple, competitive obstacle course game that is generally considered fun and can help you wind down R2.

Pick Subway Surfers if

You prefer a classic, endless runner with continuous challenges, offline play, and a strong sense of nostalgia, and you don't mind occasional game changes or ads R63.

Evidence note: Both apps are free with in-app purchases, and both receive significant complaints about ads. Subway Surfers has a much larger volume of reviews, which provides a broader perspective on user experience.

Frequently asked

Can I play Epic Race 3D offline?
Reviews are mixed on Epic Race 3D's offline capabilities, with some users stating it requires Wi-Fi and others claiming it can be played without internet R10R45.
Does Subway Surfers have a lot of ads?
Many Subway Surfers users report experiencing too many ads, including unskippable ones and those that appear unexpectedly, though some users claim it doesn't have that many R53R61R62R81.
Is Epic Race 3D suitable for kids?
Yes, Epic Race 3D is frequently recommended as a fun and entertaining game for kids R13R17R24.
Can I save my progress in Subway Surfers?
While some users request a sign-in option to save progress, one review indicates that you can sign in with Facebook to keep characters when reinstalling R58R79.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 100 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R1] Epic Race 3D 1/5 · US Why I'm giving you a one: Because you make level one too easy, but then level two is impossible. · translated
  2. [R2] Epic Race 3D 5/5 · US Sharp eye: When I first played this y was really fun I had to keep a eye out of my opponents and when I won and they lost it was kinda fun and I kept doing it so if you find this game…PLAY IT!
  3. [R12] Epic Race 3D 5/5 · US Really fun: I had this game when I was 7 then my dad deleted it to get a new iPad, but the game was so fun, I played it every single day
  4. [R13] Epic Race 3D 5/5 · US Bray: It’s the best game for your kids
  5. [R27] Epic Race 3D 4/5 · US Levels too easy: I only rated this game a four stars because the levels are too easy.
  6. [R29] Epic Race 3D 5/5 · US Good: I think it very fun for some reasons. It gets harder and harder. I think every one would love it
  7. [R33] Epic Race 3D 4/5 · US My thoughts: It’s fun but too easy and not enough action
  8. [R4] Epic Race 3D 1/5 · US One star: One star the game lags the whole time and you do not even need to try to win.
  9. [R10] Epic Race 3D 3/5 · US Good but some issues: You should definitely get this game but I’m not gonna lie there are so many adds. There is literally an add after every round.I understand that you have to have adds to keep your game together but please take some adds off. Also,you need Wi-Fi to play this make this a no Wi-Fi game. Other then that I personally think it’s a fun game so I think you should download this game an
  10. [R45] Epic Race 3D 4/5 · US Epic race 3D: This game is soooo fun! I mean it has an add here and then, but it’s amazing. It’s free, and you can play without internet or WiFi! And you can update and change your character too! It’s just a couple different guys racing but it’s soooo fun. It’s easy and gets harder. I definitely recommend playing and downloading this game.
  11. [R63] Subway Surfers 5/5 · GB Subway Surfers: It is a free and offline game and it is incredibly fun and easy so I really recommend that you get the game
  12. [R3] Epic Race 3D 3/5 · US To much adds: To much adds
  13. [R5] Epic Race 3D 5/5 · US The best game ever: When I first got on I get to speed and I get to turn into a ghost so I could win and I get to press this thing and I don’t know where it is, but I’m gonna tell you guys in a minute. I love this game so much that I’m gonna post it on the ad, it does not have that many ads on it.
  14. [R6] Epic Race 3D 3/5 · US adds: it has to many adds and i hate it
  15. [R8] Epic Race 3D 3/5 · US Too many adds: Love this game but TOO MANY ADDS
  16. [R54] Subway Surfers 2/5 · GB What in the world tour: Why does the game keep changing like very month to a different country the music the background the guard it all changes and I don’t like it when is it going to stop and revert to the classic pls return the classic mode or at least have it as a separate game mode or setting pls. At least the gameplay is the same and the floor is lava mode is cool just wish I didn’t have to
  17. [R59] Subway Surfers 3/5 · GB Go back to old subway surfers: I think the new game is great but why do we need all these new events and so many ways to waste our money
  18. [R53] Subway Surfers 3/5 · GB Too much Ads: Why you guys show us too much ads . I skip the of watching Ads after getting hit but then also an Ad popes up I don’t wanna see why this happens . If I wanted to watch ads I could have click the ad button after getting hit . Please fix this
  19. [R61] Subway Surfers 5/5 · GB Amazing: I like this game i got and my sister also likes its very good and doesn’t have that many ads
  20. [R62] Subway Surfers 3/5 · GB So fun but YOU NEED TO FIX THE ADDS: It’s a great way to kill time in a no Wi-Fi space the only thing is the adverts they annoy me and make me not want to play the game anymore because your hyped up and like yes I’m gonna beet my high score and then pop an advert for an app I already have or and advert for an AI game it’s ridiculous If you are going to show an advert at least make it real not
  21. [R81] Subway Surfers 4/5 · GB My review: I rate subway surfers a four out of 5 because it’s a good game and all but it’s very complicated to add friends and there’s a lot of buying and too many adverts so although it’s a very good game those things take away a star for me
  22. [R17] Epic Race 3D 5/5 · US Epic Race 3D: This game is awesome for kids entertainment
  23. [R24] Epic Race 3D 5/5 · US Go Good game hi: This game is awesome for kids to for like two kids. She can have 1 million kids and all the kids how to play this game. Perfect game for kids
  24. [R58] Subway Surfers 5/5 · GB Roo: To the person that said they should add something you can login to so u can keep the characters when u download again there alreadyyy isss you sign in with facebook
  25. [R79] Subway Surfers 5/5 · GB Perfect but still needs improvement…..: I played this game for soooo long, i owned every board( except limited edition ones) , every character ( except the limited edition ones) ,had fully upgraded everything ( magnet power, double multiplier…. ect) and nearly got every badge. But i deleted the game and downloaded it again and i lost all my hard work…:( PLEASE please developers make an option to

Synthesized from 100 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store