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Temple Run 2 vs Temple Run

Temple Run 2 4.5★ · Free + IAP 70
Winner Temple Run 2
Temple Run 4.7★ · Free to download 40

Temple Run 2 is the better choice for players seeking a classic endless runner experience, despite its ad-heavy monetization, while Temple Run (the newer version) struggles with numerous bugs and a departure from the original gameplay style.

Full reviews: Temple Run 2 · Temple Run

Temple Run 2 offers the nostalgic endless runner gameplay that many users love, but it is heavily criticized for an overwhelming number of ads. The newer Temple Run, while attempting to innovate with levels and new features, is plagued by frequent crashes, glitches, and a less engaging gameplay experience according to users.

Head to head

Features & Gameplay edge: Temple Run 2R2R8R9R10
Temple Run 2 Temple Run 2 is praised for maintaining the core fun and nostalgic feel of the original Temple Run, with many players enjoying it for years R2. Some users suggest new locations or levels R8 and find challenges sometimes too hard R9. However, some recent updates have been criticized for poor runner selection interfaces R10 and issues with specific obstacles .
Temple Run Temple Run (the newer version) introduces levels, swimming, and new characters, which some users appreciate as a fresh take R62. However, many users feel it deviates too much from the original, comparing it unfavorably to Subway Surfers and finding the level-based structure repetitive and boring . There are also complaints about straight-line gameplay and uninspired underwater levels .
Ease of Use & Controls edge: Temple Run 2R6R9R29R35
Temple Run 2 Temple Run 2's controls are generally well-received, with users finding the game easy to pick up R29R35. However, some users dislike the tilt controls, wishing for a full swipe option like the original Temple Run . There are also reports of brightness issues within the game R6 and difficulty with certain challenges R9.
Temple Run Temple Run (the newer version) faces significant criticism regarding its controls and user interface. Users report issues with controls being the same as native Apple controls, leading to accidental app minimization . Some find the tutorial text stuck on screen and difficulty with character selection screens freezing .
Reliability & Performance edge: Temple Run 2R4R13R19R24
Temple Run 2 Temple Run 2 users report issues such as being logged out R4, loss of account progress and high scores R13, no sound on certain devices R19, and occasional glitches like hitboxes being inaccurate . Some users also experience the game lagging and getting stuck on levels R24.
Temple Run Temple Run (the newer version) suffers from widespread reliability issues. Many users report the game crashing frequently , not loading , or getting stuck on screens . Bugs include characters falling through levels , glitches in counting slides/jumps , and specific level bugs preventing progress .
Price & Value edge: Temple RunR1R7R16R27
Temple Run 2 Temple Run 2 is free with in-app purchases, but users overwhelmingly complain about an excessive number of intrusive ads, even after paying for no ads R1R7R16R27. These ads are described as too long and frequent, making the game unplayable for some R7R40.
Temple Run Temple Run (the newer version) is also free to download, and while some users mention ads R62, the complaints are not as pervasive or severe as with Temple Run 2. Users appreciate features like skipping a level once a day R62.
Support & Updates tieR10R43R57R65
Temple Run 2 Temple Run 2 has received updates, but some users are critical of recent changes, such as the runner selector R10 and issues with challenges not registering R57. There are also reports of customer service not responding to issues R57 and persistent UI bugs like badges that won't go away R43.
Temple Run Temple Run (the newer version) users have reported bugs to developers, but some claim the developer stopped responding . Updates have sometimes introduced new issues, such as stuttering and freezing when switching characters . There are also requests for new features like controller support R113 and more levels R65.
Pick Temple Run 2 if

you prefer the classic endless runner experience and are willing to tolerate frequent ads, or potentially pay to remove them R2.

Pick Temple Run if

you are looking for a Temple Run game with a level-based structure and new features like swimming, and are willing to overlook significant bugs and performance issues R62.

Evidence note: Temple Run 2 has a much larger volume of reviews, which provides a more comprehensive picture of user sentiment. Temple Run (the newer version) has fewer reviews, but a higher proportion of them highlight critical bugs and performance issues.

Frequently asked

Which Temple Run game has fewer ads?
Temple Run (the newer version) appears to have fewer and less intrusive ads compared to Temple Run 2, which is heavily criticized for an overwhelming number of long and unskippable ads, even for users who paid for an ad-free experience R7R16R40.
Is Temple Run 2 suitable for young children?
Temple Run 2 might be too terrifying for children under nine years old due to the monster chasing the character, according to one user R3.
Does Temple Run (the newer version) have controller support?
Users have requested controller support for Temple Run (the newer version), indicating it is not currently available R113.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R2] Temple Run 2 5/5 · US TRPClubNJ: Best game ever! Play it all day everyday! Diehard Temple Run Gamer! Hotgas Runpro Temple Run Club of NJ!
  2. [R8] Temple Run 2 5/5 · US The location: This game is fun, hopefully Temple Run can add location at Angkor Wat temple of Cambodia. I’ve seen many influencer ran at that temple and post it to TickTock, Facebook, instagram and etc and the place looks awesome.
  3. [R9] Temple Run 2 3/5 · US It’s a little bit too hard….: It’s not bad, but the challenges are a little bit too hard so I wish for some easier challenges and some of the obstacles might just make you question why? Like what if there’s a booster like super jump for obstacles that are bigger like longer gaps you can’t even do with the boost like the OG jump or what if there’s some challenges that even crushed people
  4. [R10] Temple Run 2 2/5 · US “Update” disaster!: I’ve been playing this for a few years now (over 10K runs) and seen quite a few revisions that were added, then removed, or changed. The current Runner selector has to be an update mistake! There is no continuity for the runners, no way to group, no way to find, no logic to sorting! The previous selector wasn’t ideal, but whichever committee decided this was an “improvement” sh
  5. [R6] Temple Run 2 3/5 · US Umm: So I download TempleRun 2 and the brightness is low I tho it is my brightness is low but isn’t my iPad it’s the game I said “I thought my brightness is low but is in the games” so please fix this
  6. [R29] Temple Run 2 5/5 · US Temple run: The game is very fun. It passes time and has tons of good rewards. The simple game is amazing. I highly recommend.
  7. [R35] Temple Run 2 5/5 · US Five. Stars: This game keeps me entertain
  8. [R4] Temple Run 2 2/5 · US WTH: I TRY 2 PLAY DA GAME BUT THEN IT LOGS ME OUT
  9. [R13] Temple Run 2 1/5 · US Account Progress Lost, High Score & Characters Missing: I’m reporting a major issue with my TempleRun2 account where a significant amount of my progress is missing. I previously had a high score of 22,819,187 points along with multiple characters including Usain Bolt Santa gently at several others these were legitimately earned unlocked overtime at some point my progress appears to have been rese
  10. [R19] Temple Run 2 1/5 · US No sound: Had no sound in my 16 pro max; i tried everything to fix it
  11. [R24] Temple Run 2 3/5 · US Stuck on level 15! Help: Ive been stuck on 15 for months with no objectives. I dont know why it wont let me progress I do all the challenges and global ones to! But still nothing. HELP!!!
  12. [R1] Temple Run 2 1/5 · US Annoying: Won’t stop asking after a million times to rate the app. I paid for no ads
  13. [R7] Temple Run 2 1/5 · US Too many ads: I hadn’t played this game in a long time. Opened it up last night and was immediately bombarded with ads. I was also out of practice and couldn’t remember the controls so I died almost immediately. Was forced to watch another ad to continue game play or pay a gem. This really killed it for me. I don’t remember it being that bad before. The number of ads made the game unplayable for m
  14. [R16] Temple Run 2 1/5 · US Floods of ads: Too many ads even when you say no ad to continue after you fail it still gives you 2 minute ads😤
  15. [R27] Temple Run 2 3/5 · US Ads: Fun but the insane amount of ads make it not even worth it, just like every other game.
  16. [R43] Temple Run 2 1/5 · US 🛑 Power Up Badge 🛑: 10/20/25: see below 11/3/25 : see below 2/20/26: I’ve had a red circle with a 7 badge on my Powerups for a while now. Nothing new to use. It won’t go away. Please fix. Love the game though.
  17. [R57] Temple Run 2 3/5 · GB No good since last update: Since the last update any challenge that includes collecting power ups does not register any. Customer service don’t respond. Either fix it or get rid of power up challenges
  18. [R65] Temple Run 4/5 · US Do: Great game. Are there going to be more levels after 500?
  19. [R40] Temple Run 2 1/5 · US Games fine, ads too intrusive: Enjoy the core gameplay, but having to watch a 15 second ad after every run made me uninstall
  20. [R62] Temple Run 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
  21. [R3] Temple Run 2 3/5 · US Temple run two endless escape: It’s a really really fun game, but when I gave it to my six-year-old brother, he got terrified of the monster. I would recommend it to nine and up. And also, it’s kinda hard so be careful.😝🤣😜😂
  22. [R113] Temple Run 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?

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