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Temple Run

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Temple Run Legends offers an engaging, level-based twist on the classic endless runner, but is currently plagued by numerous critical bugs, performance issues, and design choices that detract from the overall experience.

4.7★ lifetime (6,702) Free to download since 2024 by Imangi Studios, LLC updated 4.9 mo ago recent negative 22% 120 reviews across 4 regions
Bugs & Glitches Gameplay & Levels Controls & Performance Art Style & Identity Lack of Content/Updates
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recent reviews across 4 regions, vs the 4.7★ lifetime average

Temple Run Legends updates the classic runner with a level-based structure, new characters, and varied environments, appealing to both long-time fans and new players looking for a casual game. However, recent reviews highlight significant technical issues like crashes and freezes, alongside design criticisms regarding repetitiveness and a perceived shift towards a more 'kid-friendly' aesthetic.

What users like

  • Engaging and fun gameplay, suitable for casual play and testing reflexesR3R1R16R86
  • Offers both bite-sized levels with clear objectives and an endless running modeR69R75
  • Features new elements like swimming and character-specific skills, adding varietyR6R7R3
  • Good graphics and sound design enhance the experienceR15R78R36
  • No advertisements, which is appreciated by usersR66

What users complain about

  • Frequent crashes, black screens, and loading errors make the game unplayable for manyR94R63R65R146
  • Character selection screen often freezes, preventing players from changing or upgrading charactersR93R77R82R155
  • Levels are often short, repetitive, and lack the increasing speed and challenge of older Temple Run gamesR127R126R131R166
  • Bugs exist where treasure chests or charmstones are missing, preventing level completion or 3-star ratingsR38R69R71R74
  • Controls can conflict with native Apple system gestures, leading to accidental app minimization or closingR39R154
  • Stuttering and performance issues, especially after recent updates, hinder precise gameplayR136R130
  • Some players feel the art style and level-based approach make it too similar to 'Subway Surfers' and less like classic Temple RunR26R134R153R91
  • Specific character (the only Black man) lacks outfit options, which has caused offense among some usersR11R42

Latest update · v1.10

What the developer says changed (the verdict above weighs this against what reviewers report):

This update includes: • New outfits for Guy Dangerous, Barry Bones, Karma Lee, and Captain Lafitte • A celebration of Lunar New Year with a themed map for a limited time

Recurring themes

Bugs & Glitches negative
Many users report critical bugs including frequent app crashes, black screens on startup, and the game freezing, particularly on the character selection screen. There are also reports of missing in-game items (like treasure chests) that prevent level completion. These issues are widespread and significantly impact playability, directly contradicting developer notes that often claim stability improvements.R94R63R65R146
Gameplay & Levels mixed
While some find the level-based gameplay fun and a good way to pass time, many others find the levels too short, repetitive, and lacking the challenge and increasing speed of the original Temple Run. The introduction of new mechanics like swimming is generally liked, but the overall structure is criticized for being less engaging than the endless runner format.R1R3R127R126
Controls & Performance negative
Users report issues with controls, specifically that swipe gestures for gameplay can conflict with native Apple system gestures, causing the app to minimize or switch. Performance issues like stuttering and lag are also noted, which are particularly problematic in a game requiring precise timing.R39R154R136R130
Art Style & Identity negative
A significant number of reviews express disappointment with the game's art style, describing it as 'cartoony' or 'low-quality' and feeling more like 'Subway Surfers' than a Temple Run game. This shift in aesthetic alienates fans of the original's grittier feel.R26R134R153R91
Lack of Content/Updates mixed
While some players enjoy the existing levels, many who reach the current level cap (Level 500) express a desire for more levels and challenges. There's also a specific complaint about a lack of outfit options for one particular character, highlighting a perceived oversight in character development.R2R8R14R34

Who it's for

This game is for casual players looking for a reflex-testing runner game with clear objectives and a level-based progression R3R69. It might appeal to younger players due to its cartoony aesthetic and lack of ads R66R134. It is NOT for players expecting the endless, increasing difficulty, and grittier feel of the original Temple Run games R127R134R166. It's also not for those who are easily frustrated by frequent bugs, crashes, and unresponsive menus R94R93R65.

Evidence note: The recent reviews skew heavily negative, focusing on critical bugs and performance issues, which contradicts the lifetime rating. The developer's notes mention new outfits and a themed map, but reviews indicate that the update also introduced or exacerbated character selection bugs and general instability R93R136. Evidence for specific bugs (like the missing treasure chests or character selection freeze) is strong due to multiple independent reports.

Frequently asked

Are there many bugs or glitches in Temple Run Legends?
Yes, recent reviews indicate numerous critical bugs and glitches, including frequent app crashes, black screens on startup, freezing on the character selection screen, and missing in-game items like treasure chests that prevent level completion R94R63R93R38.
How does Temple Run Legends compare to the original Temple Run games?
Temple Run Legends differs from the original Temple Run games by featuring a level-based structure with shorter runs and a more 'cartoony' art style, which some players feel makes it less challenging and more akin to 'Subway Surfers' R127R134R166R26.
Does Temple Run Legends have controller support?
One reviewer requested controller support, suggesting it may not currently be a feature, and another noted the game doesn't support landscape mode for better controller use R22R117.
Are there many levels in Temple Run Legends?
The game features at least 500 levels, with many players reaching and completing them, though some report glitches on Level 500 and a desire for more content R2R14R34R69.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 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. [R3] 5/5 · US Fun Casual Game: Fun interactive casual game that tests your reflexes and choose the runner whose skills compliment the challenges. Currently on Lv 90 and play 2-3 levels daily with no trouble putting it down. It could be addictive to some.
  2. [R1] 4/5 · US I love this action-packed game!: I love this game I was looking for an action-packed game and came across this one and made it all the way to level 40. I will keep this game it’s fire. The only reason I gave it 4 stars is because I feel like they should let you watch an ad to be able to continue where you left off if you lose a level once. I love the fact that you can skip a level once a day that
  3. [R16] 5/5 · US Temple run legends so fun: So fun when you die you get better and try again
  4. [R86] 5/5 · US Give it up to Temple runs!: Temple runs has really made its way into my everyday life! From its unique story to it’s amazing gameplay, I think this game is off the charts sort of fun when it comes to a boring after noon sitting on you’re couch. Than once you pull out you’re phone or iPad or whatever you may have, and start playing temple runs, you’ll find that you just can’t bring yourself to sto
  5. [R69] 5/5 · US A Marathon of Madness (and Lvl 500 Glitch): A fantastic improvement on the endless runner formula that gives you a choice between bite sized levels with clear objectives and the maddening marathon of procedurally generated obstacles. I’ve made it all the way to the end, but unfortunately Level 500 is glitched. I earned three stars, but it would not unlock the fourth star objective. Now all three s
  6. [R75] 5/5 · US 10/10: This game is so much fun! I love that you can do endless or individual levels! Super fun! Love seeing this game come back! I played the first temple run religiously back in the day!
  7. [R6] 5/5 · US This great app: This app is an amazing newer version of the older TempleRun. I love the new feature where you can swim and I feel that they should do more of this great work all applause to Temple Run Legends. It really is a new TempleRun adventure!!!👍🏻
  8. [R7] 5/5 · US Best game ever!: This is the best game because it has the funniest game ever you can go under water and sometimes you can get different characters.
  9. [R15] 5/5 · US 5 stars: I love the graphic! this is bringing me lots of joy you should totaly try this IM RICH
  10. [R78] 5/5 · US Freaking awesome game!: This Is the best runner game I’ve ever seen! The art style is soooooo cool!!!!!
  11. [R36] 5/5 · US Great Time Burner: Pretty simple for the most part and the sound is amazing when hooked up to sound bar
  12. [R66] 5/5 · US Game: This game is Awesome for 6-11 my kid likes it.No Advertisements it great for persevering My kid is eight with anger issues she gets mad .when we stumbled a crossed this game she gets mad a lot less because of the perseverance in this game she says if she is mad she plays game it helps her calm down. Great game 👍🏿!
  13. [R94] 3/5 · US Game keeps crashing: Pretty straightforward and easy game to pass time. My only gripe is that this game just keeps crashing. To the point now it just gives me an unexpected error message every time I start it up. Hopefully an update will fix that but for now it’s unplayable.
  14. [R63] 1/5 · US Fun game but….: Every other time I load the game I get a black screen. I always have to do a hard close on my IPad then reload the game. Even after the hard close & reload the screen is still black! Takes several times to get back in. VERY ANNOYING!!!
  15. [R65] 1/5 · US Unplayable: This game crashes immediately after I press continue on the home menu.
  16. [R146] 3/5 · GB Crashes after recent update: After recent update the game no longer starts. I get as far as the load game screen and then it crashes with an error code. I’ve tried deleting and installing again several times to no success
  17. [R93] 1/5 · US latest update control locks character selection screen: the latest update introducing outfits has locked the character select screen for me if I try to pick any character besides the default. a floating green arrow appears on each character and i’m unable to select any of them, or go back to previous menu. can’t upgrade any or select any new outfits. just 100% busted and I have to force quit the
  18. [R77] 1/5 · US Glitches: I have an issue when I go the the characters. It won’t let me upgrade or click on any of them. It keeps showing an arrow pointed down. It stays frozen and I have to get out and back in in order to play again.
  19. [R82] 2/5 · US Stuck: I would have gave it a five star but all of sudden it’s stuck on the runners screen. The arrows just point down and it won’t do anything. I’m afraid I’m going to have to delete it. It was fun while it lasted.
  20. [R155] 1/5 · CA Can’t pick a new character: Everytime I try to change my character the game freezes ever since the update
  21. [R127] 2/5 · GB Not challenging: This game is for squibs…I remember the original temple run was much harder, and I even downloaded it now to see if it’s the case, and yes, it is from an era when games were fun. Temple run legends is repetitive and boring. The levels take out all the fun, just when I’m about to warm up the level is finished. The speed of the game is constant as opposed to og temple run that got fa
  22. [R126] 2/5 · GB The old one was better: The levels get old quite quickly and just as they get interesting, they end. The game is fun but the levels get very repetitive very quickly.
  23. [R131] 2/5 · GB Not for me: I loved the original Temple Run but this is pants. Soooo boring, sorry. Don’t like the look of it and I don’t like the short levels
  24. [R166] 3/5 · AU Bring back endless running: Too many cut-scenes, the runs themselves are too short. Nowhere near as fun and playable as the original endless runner version.
  25. [R38] 1/5 · US Emerald Level 10 there is no 3rd treasure chest.: How do you get three stars without a third treasure chest. I am not the only one. There is a whole reddit page dedicated to complaining about it.
  26. [R71] 5/5 · US Has it’s flaws!!: Completed Level 500 with 3 Stars - Somehow the level keeps resetting with 0 stars. Upon replaying, can amange to get only 2 stars because the 3 charmstones are no longer available. Again the 2 stars get reset. I save the game progress on Cloud, but unsure why would this happen. I hope that’s just a bug, which can be foxed but who knows
  27. [R74] 5/5 · US Five stars. Last level glitch: Last level does not give credit for charm stones collected. Have found and collected all three multiple times and no credit is given. Other than that…fantastic game. Can’t wait for more levels.
  28. [R39] 2/5 · US Fun But Buggy and Aggravating: Be prepared for some fun and aggravation with this game. Certain levels are only winnable with specific character upgrades. That’s when your character isn’t falling through a level or you don’t accidentally close the game. Who decided to make the controls the exact same as the native Apple controls for minimizing and switching apps? At the very least give us the opti
  29. [R154] 3/5 · CA Terrible Controls: The basic gameplay concept is pretty good as it’s always been. Having 2 of the most important screen gestures also be the system gestures to pause and to reduce screen size to search is pretty freakin’ lame. Fix this and it’s a 5 star game.
  30. [R136] 3/5 · GB Was great, but…: Was great on release but latest update has introduced stuttering which can be a pain with a game where precision is required, but more irritatingly it’s no longer possible to switch characters without the game freezing making the available perks of using a different character depending on the level hazards unusable. Was a 5* before the update, currently a 3*, hopefully a 5* agai
  31. [R130] 1/5 · GB Stuttering: Stuttering in a game that requires perfect timing ain’t cool
  32. [R26] 1/5 · US This feels like a candy crush bootleg: The way the team introduced 'levels' makes this feel cheaply made. Also, the new cartoony designs make this feel less like the originals. The levels are also pretty short
  33. [R134] 3/5 · GB Subway Surfers masquerading as Temple Run: While I like Subway Surfers & Temple Run, & while they’re both essentially the same thing, Temple Run has always felt more gritty, more grown-up. This game is far more of a Subway Surfers game in art style & over all feel - very much a more homogenised, primary school version of the genre. More Dora the Explorer than Indiana Jones. I’ve played a few leve
  34. [R153] 3/5 · CA It’s alright but……: Honestly did you guys really need to make this a subway surfers clone could you not have just stuck to the formula that made temple run unique As for the graphics they leave a lot to be desired the stages are basically full bright with little to no shading if processing power is a issue I would recommend using pre baked lighting As for the levels they are kinda short and no
  35. [R91] 2/5 · US Meh: Not as fun as the OG temple run game . This one is more like subway surfers
  36. [R11] 5/5 · US Pls read DO NOT IGNORE: So I was reading reviews and learned that the only Black man didn’t have a change of clothes. . I’m Black and I hate this . The person who made this game fix it . Also , you ignored the other person who said something about this , but you completely ignored them. I’m assuming you’re not Black but I don’t care. So please either make more black characters (and don’t charge m
  37. [R42] 5/5 · US Lots of fun. A strange omission.: Definitely kept me hooked all the way to Level 500, it balances out the challenge levels and goals to be met nicely. This will absolutely keep you occupied on the subway or the couch or when you have nothing to do at your desk. A couple of notes: In the endless mode, forks in the road don’t actually affect the landscape you’re running on, which makes me wonder why
  38. [R2] 4/5 · US Do: Great game. Are there going to be more levels after 500?
  39. [R8] 5/5 · US Great game: I love this game, only thing that would make it better would be more levels.
  40. [R14] 5/5 · US Love it ?: So you can’t get the blue star in level 500? Will there be more levels past 500?
  41. [R34] 4/5 · US Levels: Loved the game. Wish they’d actually add new levels. Only down side is 500 glitching and no new levels being released
  42. [R22] 4/5 · US Update For The Game: I started to play this game today, and I find it very fun. But, I would love it more if it had controller support. Would you do that, please?
  43. [R117] 1/5 · US no landscape mode: says controller friendly but doesn’t go flip to landscape mode to be able to use one

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store