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Head-to-head

Temple Run vs Angry Birds 2

Temple Run 4.4★ · Free + IAP 40
Winner Angry Birds 2
Angry Birds 2 4.6★ · Free + IAP 65

Angry Birds 2 offers a more engaging and varied gameplay experience, despite its aggressive monetization, while Temple Run is largely plagued by an overwhelming number of unskippable ads that detract from its classic appeal.

Full reviews: Temple Run · Angry Birds 2

Temple Run, a classic endless runner, is heavily criticized for its excessive and often unskippable ads, even for paying users, and some users report performance issues. Angry Birds 2, while also criticized for aggressive monetization and 'pay-to-win' mechanics, still delivers a fun and engaging experience with more varied gameplay and features.

Head to head

Features & Gameplay edge: Angry Birds 2R3R20R21R27
Temple Run Temple Run is praised for its simple, classic, and nostalgic endless runner gameplay, with some users enjoying the increasing speed and coin collection R20. However, some find it boring after a while R3R27 and note issues with controls on iPhones, leading to accidental notification swipes R21.
Angry Birds 2 Angry Birds 2 offers more features than the original game and is described as fun, addictive, and having lively animation . Users appreciate the variety of birds and levels, though some find later levels impossible without spending money R61. There are also complaints about inconsistent bird strengths and a lack of new content in clan battles .
Ease of Use & Reliability tieR22R28R30R34
Temple Run Temple Run users report issues with glitches, such as gaps not allowing jumps R30, and significant loading times, especially on older devices R34. Some also experience random App Store openings during runs R28 and the game asking for reviews frequently R22.
Angry Birds 2 Angry Birds 2 users report frequent crashes, especially during daily challenges and arena matches, leading to lost progress . Some users also experience the game not working after updates or requiring Wi-Fi when it's already connected .
Price & Value (Free vs. Paid) tieR7R9R13R24
Temple Run Temple Run is heavily criticized for its overwhelming number of ads, which are often unskippable and appear after every run, making the game unplayable for many R7R9R24R37. Users who paid to remove ads report still encountering pop-ups for extra lives or even full ads, leading to feelings of being misled and requests for refunds R7R13R58.
Angry Birds 2 Angry Birds 2 is widely described as a 'money hungry' or 'pay-to-win' game, with aggressive monetization schemes, frequent pop-ups for purchases, and levels designed to force spending on gems R61R67R73. Users also complain about limited lives, forcing waits or purchases .
Support edge: Angry Birds 2R7R13R58R99
Temple Run Reviews do not provide specific feedback on Temple Run's customer support, but issues like unskippable ads after paying for removal suggest a lack of responsiveness or resolution for user complaints R7R13R58.
Angry Birds 2 Angry Birds 2 users occasionally mention that manufacturers are contactable and usually sort out issues quickly R99, though other complaints about persistent bugs and monetization suggest support may not always resolve core grievances .
Pick Temple Run if

you seek a purely nostalgic, simple endless runner and are willing to tolerate an extremely high volume of ads, or if you plan to play offline to avoid them R47.

Pick Angry Birds 2 if

you prefer a more diverse and engaging puzzle game with ongoing content, and are prepared to navigate aggressive in-app purchase prompts and 'pay-to-win' mechanics .

Evidence note: Both apps are free with in-app purchases, and both suffer from significant user complaints regarding aggressive monetization and ads. Temple Run's issues are predominantly about ads, while Angry Birds 2's are about 'pay-to-win' mechanics and limited free play. The evidence for support is thin for both, with only one review for Angry Birds 2 mentioning positive support.

Frequently asked

Are there too many ads in Temple Run?
Yes, many users report an overwhelming number of ads in Temple Run, which are often unskippable, appear after every run, and can make the game unplayable, even for those who have paid to remove them R7R24R37R43.
Is Angry Birds 2 a 'pay-to-win' game?
Yes, many users describe Angry Birds 2 as a 'pay-to-win' game, citing aggressive monetization, frequent pop-ups for purchases, and levels that become impossible to pass without spending money on gems or other assistance R61R67R73R75.
Can I play Temple Run without ads?
While Temple Run offers an in-app purchase to remove ads, many users report that this purchase is misleading, as they still encounter pop-ups asking them to watch ads for extra lives or even full ads, leading to frustration and refund requests R7R13R58. Some users suggest turning off Wi-Fi to avoid ads R47.

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] Temple Run 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!
  2. [R20] Temple Run 5/5 · US Fun: It gets faster as it goes. Try to get all the coins to fill the eye.
  3. [R21] Temple Run 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.
  4. [R27] Temple Run 3/5 · US Great but gets boring after a while: Good game but boring after a while
  5. [R22] Temple Run 1/5 · US Ok: Won’t stop asking for review
  6. [R28] Temple Run 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
  7. [R30] Temple Run 3/5 · US Why I Don’t like this game and why I do: Why I don’t like this game is because this game glitches and when there is a gap, it won’t let me jump, and I fall. What I like about the game is that this is jungle themed and you have to escape from the monkeys. that is why I have a three star review.
  8. [R34] Temple Run 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
  9. [R7] Temple Run 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
  10. [R9] Temple Run 3/5 · US Ad: TO MANY ADS
  11. [R13] Temple Run 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.
  12. [R24] Temple Run 3/5 · US Temple run is cool I guess…: It’s a good way to pass time and it’s fun but I hate the ads that pop up whenever you die. The ads are like a minute long and they happen every run so it takes away my precious time. The game is 5 stars but this makes it 3 stars
  13. [R58] Temple Run 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
  14. [R99] Angry Birds 2 3/5 · GB Good game: I love angry birds. This game has its troubles, mostly when it’s updated and suddenly stops working. However, the manufacturers are contactable and usually sort out the issues quickly. A good game an consistently interesting.
  15. [R37] Temple Run 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
  16. [R43] Temple Run 1/5 · US Terrible Ads: Got this game just for nostalgia, and the ads are unbearable. After every single game ends, I have to close the app and restart because an ad plays with no option to close it. Could pay 1.99 to get rid of them, but now I’m just annoyed and am deleting the game.
  17. [R61] Angry Birds 2 2/5 · US Impossible: They have made the levels so hard that I cannot pass them without spending money on gems. Now I remember why I deleted this game a while ago. I am at level 141 and it’s literally impossible to pass without buying assistance. And I still couldn’t do it! Another game that is so difficult it forces you to spend money just to pass a level. Do better Rovio.
  18. [R67] Angry Birds 2 1/5 · US Absolutely pathetic, RIP original legendary game.: So incredibly sad to see one of the original iconically amazingly fun iPhone games turn into another greedy pay to play game. This game has been rigged beyond belief. On top of all the absolutely ridiculous pay to play aspects, the game developer’s had the pathetic audacity to manipulate the World Cup into a way of them making money off a sport t
  19. [R73] Angry Birds 2 1/5 · US No good: There are far too many paywalls, and the ads are interminably long. It has lost the feel of the original level-based gameplay and is now riddled with monetization schemes! It’s becoming absolute trash!
  20. [R75] Angry Birds 2 3/5 · US paid to win: this game has become so paid to win that it seems like all this game cares about is greed
  21. [R47] Temple Run 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

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