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Lep's World vs Temple Run

Lep's World 4.7★ · Free + IAP · ⚠ stale 45
Winner Temple Run
Temple Run 4.4★ · Free + IAP 60

Temple Run is the better choice for endless runner fans due to its more stable performance and a clearer ad experience, despite its own issues with ad frequency, while Lep's World is plagued by frequent freezing and glitches.

Full reviews: Lep's World · Temple Run

Temple Run, a classic endless runner, offers a more stable experience despite numerous complaints about ad frequency and misleading ad-removal purchases. Lep's World, a Super Mario-inspired platformer, suffers from significant technical issues like freezing and crashing, making it frustrating for many players.

Head to head

Features and Gameplay edge: Temple RunR8R12R14R16
Lep's World Lep's World is praised for its nostalgic Super Mario-like platforming, with many enjoying its addictive nature and challenging levels R8R12R14. Some users appreciate that it can be played offline R29R53. However, some find it unoriginal, a direct copy of Mario , and some levels are considered too hard R16. There are also requests for controller support and more bosses .
Temple Run Temple Run is celebrated as a classic endless runner, with users finding it fun, addictive, and a good way to pass time . Players enjoy the increasing speed and the objective of collecting coins . Some users appreciate its simplicity and the fact that it's still relevant . However, some find the game boring after a while and one user complained about gaps on the ground and restricted movement .
Reliability and Performance edge: Temple RunR1R3R4R6
Lep's World Lep's World is severely criticized for frequent glitches, freezing, and crashing, often at the end of a level, forcing players to restart and lose progress R1R3R4R6. Some users also report issues with controls, screen display on newer iPhones, and music cutting off .
Temple Run Temple Run also experiences performance issues, including glitches, long loading screens, and random app store openings that interrupt gameplay . Some users report broken animations and stuttering on newer devices . iPhone users specifically mention issues with notifications interfering with gameplay due to swiping gestures .
Price and Value (Free vs. Paid) tieR6R10R20R21
Lep's World Lep's World is a free game with in-app purchases. Many users complain about an excessive number of ads, sometimes after every level or even when trying to continue after watching an ad R6R10R21R27. Some users claim there are no ads R29R53, which contradicts the majority of recent reviews. There's also a complaint about ranked mode being paid on iPhone but free on Android R20 and a weekly payment model to remove ads .
Temple Run Temple Run is also a free game with in-app purchases. A significant number of users are frustrated by the overwhelming number of ads, often appearing after every death or run, even when declining to watch an ad for a second chance . Crucially, many users report that paying to remove ads does not eliminate all ads, particularly those for extra lives, which they consider misleading and a scam . Some users mention that turning off Wi-Fi can help avoid ads R110. A few users claim the game has no ads unless you choose to watch them .
Pick Lep's World if

You are looking for a Super Mario-style platformer and are willing to tolerate frequent freezing and ads for the nostalgic gameplay R8R12.

Pick Temple Run if

You prefer an endless runner game and are prepared to manage frequent ads, potentially by playing offline, but want a more stable core gameplay experience than Lep's World R110.

Evidence note: Both apps are free with in-app purchases, and both receive significant complaints about ad frequency. For Lep's World, there's a notable discrepancy in ad experience, with some users claiming no ads while others are overwhelmed. For Temple Run, the issue is compounded by reports that paying for ad removal does not eliminate all ads, particularly those for extra lives.

Frequently asked

Do Lep's World and Temple Run have ads?
Yes, both Lep's World and Temple Run have ads, with many users complaining about their frequency and intrusiveness R10R27R34R43. For Temple Run, some users report that even after paying to remove ads, they still encounter prompts to watch ads for extra lives .
Are there performance issues with Lep's World?
Yes, Lep's World is frequently reported to freeze, glitch, and crash, often at the end of a level, causing players to lose progress and become frustrated R1R3R4R9.
Can you play Temple Run offline?
While not explicitly stated for Temple Run, some users for Lep's World mention that it can be played without Wi-Fi R29R53, and a Temple Run user suggests turning off Wi-Fi to avoid ads R110, implying offline play is possible.

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. [R8] Lep's World 5/5 · US Wait, I played this in my Childhood?: Wow, a Super Mario Copy is good, But I Played it in My Childhood, Well Not Really that time.
  2. [R12] Lep's World 3/5 · US It’s alright: It’s a bit of a Mario ripoff but is very very fun and is better than most ripoffs
  3. [R14] Lep's World 5/5 · US This Is the most based game ever BETTER THAN MARIO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!: Why is this game so addictive
  4. [R16] Lep's World 1/5 · US This game is bad and stupid: This game has dumb hard and almost impossible. The stupid game does not save pine cones. Music keeps cutting off. Playing this on an iPad mini SUCKS. Don’t play this on a beach because the stupid dumb water glitch’s the game.
  5. [R1] Lep's World 1/5 · US Glitches bad: I genuinely was enjoying this game but it glitches so much everytime I pass the level
  6. [R3] Lep's World 3/5 · US It keeps on freezing: I love the game but sometimes I’ll beat the level and it will freeze up and will take me right to the beginning of that level wasting whichever power up I used .
  7. [R4] Lep's World 1/5 · US My rating of this game: This game is boiling, hot trash, it’s a bad idea for a game and on top of that it’s so buggy it’ll freeze at random points one star
  8. [R6] Lep's World 3/5 · US Fix the bugs please!: As an elder millennial, I love the MB nostalgia of this game! The ads suck, and even worse watching an ad to continue the level, only for the game to bug and none of your progress post-ad actually take.
  9. [R10] Lep's World 1/5 · US Ads: I don’t mind ads but these are never ending with no way to clear them without restarting. It’s annoying. Game is fun though
  10. [R20] Lep's World 4/5 · US Developers, this is smart: why is ranked paid on iPhone but not on Android? What's the point? · translated
  11. [R21] Lep's World 3/5 · US 🥲🥲🥲: Muchos anuncios de ahí todo bien
  12. [R27] Lep's World 3/5 · US Too many ads: There are too many ads and it’s too fast
  13. [R34] Lep's World 1/5 · US To many ads: I like the game unfortunately I will be deleting it because of the amount of ads you have to watch.
  14. [R43] Lep's World 1/5 · US Too Many Ads: This game is fun but I am getting ads after EVERY level!!!!
  15. [R9] Lep's World 3/5 · US freezes then shuts off: I’ll get to the very end passing a level then it freezes and makes me do it all over again 🙄
  16. [R29] Lep's World 5/5 · US You need to try it: This is the most amazing game I have ever played there are no adds and you don’t need to have WiFi to play it ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️😊😊♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
  17. [R53] Lep's World 5/5 · US So fun: Really fun to play in the car because it needs no wi-Fi And no ads
  18. [R110] 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