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Temple Run

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Temple Run remains a classic endless runner with nostalgic appeal, but its recent updates have introduced an overwhelming number of unskippable ads and some performance issues, diminishing the overall user experience.

4.4★ lifetime (414,070) Free + in-app purchases since 2011 by Imangi Studios, LLC updated 1.0 mo ago recent negative 29% 120 reviews across 4 regions
Ads Nostalgia Glitches/Performance Boring/Repetitive
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recent reviews across 4 regions, vs the 4.4★ lifetime average

Temple Run is a free-to-play endless runner game that many users remember fondly from its earlier days. While some still find it fun and engaging, recent reviews highlight significant issues with excessive and often unskippable ads, even for users who have paid to remove them, alongside reports of glitches and a decline in overall quality.

What users like

  • Many users appreciate the game for its nostalgic value and classic gameplay.R5R12R6R24
  • The core gameplay is still considered fun, addictive, and a good way to pass time.R4R8R9R11
  • It can be played offline by turning off Wi-Fi, which also helps to avoid ads.R24R52R358

What users complain about

  • The game is heavily criticized for an excessive number of long, unskippable ads that appear after every run.R10R27R36R39
  • Paying to remove ads does not fully eliminate them, as users still encounter pop-ups for extra lives or forced ads even after declining.R10R17R36R64
  • Users report various glitches, including unresponsive controls, random app store openings, and game freezing.R25R38R48R50
  • Some players feel the game has become boring or less engaging over time, with a perceived decline in quality and changes to classic characters.R12R81R103R238
  • There are complaints about the game's overall design, including poor ad placement and a lack of cloud save functionality.R10R83R286

Latest update · v1.39.0

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

New adventurers have descended upon the temple! Can you escape the relentless Demon Monkey? What’s new in this Update? • Update today and get to run with the adventurous Barry Bones for FREE! Start running now, no purchase necessary! • Now available in 13 new languages! Play now and test your skills in the ultimate endless runner!

Recurring themes

Ads negative
The most prevalent complaint is the overwhelming number of ads, which appear after almost every run and are often unskippable. Even paying for ad removal does not fully eliminate them, as users are still prompted to watch ads for extra lives or encounter forced ads.R10R17R27R36
Nostalgia positive
Many users downloaded the game for nostalgic reasons, remembering it as a classic from their childhood. They appreciate the original gameplay and the memories it brings back.R5R12R6R24
Glitches/Performance negative
Several reviews mention technical issues such as unresponsive controls leading to unexpected deaths, the game freezing, random openings of the App Store, and longer loading times on newer devices compared to older ones.R25R38R43R48
Boring/Repetitive negative
Some users find the game gets boring or repetitive after a while, noting a lack of excitement, removed classic characters, and easier daily challenges.R12R81R103R238

Who it's for

This game is for players seeking a nostalgic trip back to a classic mobile endless runner, especially if they are willing to play offline to avoid ads R24R52. It could also appeal to children aged 9-13 who enjoy simple, entertaining games . It is NOT for users who are easily frustrated by frequent, unskippable advertisements, even after making in-app purchases R10R17R110, or those expecting a game free of glitches and performance issues R38R50.

Evidence note: The recent reviews skew heavily negative, primarily due to the ad experience. While some positive reviews exist, they often praise the game's classic nature without addressing the ad issue, or suggest workarounds like playing offline. The developer's notes mention new adventurers and languages, but do not address the pervasive ad complaints, which directly contradict user experience.

Frequently asked

Does Temple Run have ads?
Yes, Temple Run has a significant number of ads, with many users reporting unskippable ads after every run, even when they have paid to remove them R10R17R46R110.
Can you play Temple Run offline?
Yes, you can play Temple Run offline by turning off your Wi-Fi or mobile data, which also helps to avoid the frequent ads R24R52R358.
Are there glitches in Temple Run?
Yes, several users have reported glitches such as unresponsive controls, the game freezing, and the App Store opening randomly during gameplay R25R38R48R50.
Does paying to remove ads work in Temple Run?
According to multiple reviews, paying to remove ads does not fully work, as users still encounter pop-ups asking to watch ads for extra lives or are forced to watch ads even after declining R10R17R75R183.

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. [R5] 1/5 · US Review of temple run: I downloaded the app because of nostalgia but it’s not the same
  2. [R12] 3/5 · US Idk: When I was a kid I downloaded it it was fun but then deleted it😅 the reason is it’s kinda boring 😭 but like idm!
  3. [R6] 5/5 · US GOATED: Just can’t beat the classic
  4. [R24] 5/5 · US Man people are complaining for not knowing how to play the game. It’s a good game.: To prove my point, go to the most critical section and people will say you can’t go right or left, like people tilt your device right and left to move. This game is a classic and nostalgic as it brings back good memories. Sure it might have too many ads but just close the app and reopen it or turn off your Wi-Fi fo
  5. [R4] 5/5 · US Rating: Game is so much fun 🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵
  6. [R8] 5/5 · US Nicer: This game is really fun and I enjoy it!
  7. [R9] 5/5 · US Fun: It gets faster as it goes. Try to get all the coins to fill the eye.
  8. [R11] 5/5 · US Fun: Fun must play
  9. [R52] 5/5 · US Stop your complaining: I read these and to stop the ads just turn your WiFi off and then you can play without ads and it’s amazing I mean like my high score is 280,000 so like it’s not to hard or easy because it toook a little to get it.
  10. [R358] 3/5 · GB So so: Annoying but fun because you keep falling. And it’s okay because it has no wi-fi but not the greatest no wi-fi game but it’s okay.
  11. [R10] 1/5 · US A classic ruined by greed: The ad placement of this game is abysmal. Even if you pay to have them removed, you still get popups (that you cannot disable anywhere in settings) asking you to watch an ad for another life. Paired with how awful mobile ads have become nowadays, a single misclick on these popups (an easy mistake to make because of their lazy and poor design) now requires fully quitting
  12. [R27] 3/5 · US Ad: TO MANY ADS
  13. [R36] 3/5 · US Watch an ad to continue?: Even though I say no it still shows ad but doesn’t even let you leave off where you stopped, otherwise great app
  14. [R39] 3/5 · US Good but one thing lwk ruins it!: Too many adds!
  15. [R17] 1/5 · US Misleading: Paid to remove ads. Still have to view ads to recover from bad moves. Completely misleading and I’m asking for a refund.
  16. [R64] 2/5 · US Ads: How are you going to offer me an ad to not die but still give me an ad when I denied.
  17. [R25] 1/5 · US I hat this game: When I started running there were gaps on the ground. And they wouldn’t let me go left or right inless I was turning!😡😡😡😡
  18. [R38] 2/5 · US App Store Randomly Opens: Not sure if this is something that you all can control, but the App Store has shown up out of nowhere despite me not tapping on anything and ended a run for me at least three times. It’s pretty frustrating and then I have to watch an ad regardless of pressing “No”. Nice nostalgic game, but the invasive opening of the App Store randomly is really annoying. Hopefully you
  19. [R48] 5/5 · US Oprate: It keeps freezing and causing me to lose
  20. [R50] 3/5 · US Playing this on iPhone is torture.: If you have an iPhone, don’t play this. Every time I swipe down, the notifications come down and I can see the screen.
  21. [R81] 3/5 · US Great but gets boring after a while: Good game but boring after a while
  22. [R103] 1/5 · US I hate it: Sososo so so boring 2 way better
  23. [R238] 3/5 · US Classic but…: Listen this game is a classic, it’s perfect. Addicting, replayable, and fun. But they ruined it by removing most of the classic characters and replacing them for money. They ruined a lot of things in this game and it just doesn’t feel the same. I mean it’s still addictive but that’s all it is now.
  24. [R83] 1/5 · US Pay attention: There are too many complaints on this game. You intentionally block offline play just so that you can collect more data on your players and force ads. If you actually start paying attention, you would be a better developer. Absolute shame what this classic has become now.
  25. [R286] 3/5 · GB Save cloud is missing: Why you didnt add save cloud like load game data and save game data? So im giving you 3 stars rate because of no save cloud in game and it been so long for yeas now.
  26. [R43] 2/5 · US Fix this please: When I downloaded TempleRun on my old iPad Air it always loads longer on my dad’s iPhone 14 pro max it loads faster Please removed this loading screen please
  27. [R46] 1/5 · US Ruined By Ads: I’ve loved this game for many years, but the new update is absolutely ridiculous and a waste of all time and enjoyment. It has become unplayable due to the unskippable ads. The game “gives you the option” to skip ads but it always plays them at the end of each round and they are continuous. The only way to end it or start a new game is to clear out the app and reopen it. Like I sai
  28. [R110] 2/5 · US Too Many Ads: I used to love playing this game when i was younger. Except back then, it had no ads after every run. I realize that most games have ads now but you’d think the OG game would be better than that. Also, the really annoying part about the ads is that when you die on a run, it asks if you want to continue by watching an ad. If you say no, you still have to watch an ad. Its like, i migh
  29. [R75] 1/5 · US NO ADS SCAM: bruh I bought the “🚫 ads” logo and then it proceed to take my money and give me a ⏳ 4d 13 hr 9m timer ?!?!?! holy money grab, why not a one time payment?? your greed will be heard of from above
  30. [R183] 3/5 · US Ads not removed after payment: Paid for AD removal, still have to watch an Ad to continue.

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