WHAT THE GOLF? vs Temple Run+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WHAT THE GOLF?
Experience a hilarious and surprising physics-based golf parody where each level introduces a new, absurd take on the sport. Explore a variety of wacky themes and objects, from cats and cars to flying houses, in this unique gaming adventure.
- Surprising and hilarious gameplay
- Physics-based golf parody
- New surprising golf type each level
- Wacky themes and objects
- Regular new episodes and updates
- Holiday-themed events
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Packed with humor, puns and goofy parodies, this game will make you question everything you thought you knew about golf! It is a silly physics-based golf parody where each level is a new surprising type of golf. Some brilliant or hilarious, others so absurd you will ask yourself: WHAT THE GOLF? IT’S REALLY NOT GOLF But it’s a lot of other things! Cats, couches, horses, cars, TV’s, tennis, dogs, flags, flying houses, a fax machine… You name it, we golf it! EXPLORE THE LAB What has happened in the golf lab? Why is it called a hole-in-one and not a house-in-one? Are there really no limits to what you can golf? WANT MORE? WE GOT YOU New episodes dropping/released often, you can already check out: It’s Snowtime: An epic adventure of frozen pizza and pineapple A Hole New World: Golf, now with holes! Sporty Sports: Where all the sports are golf! …and many more to come! Updates for special holidays, including: International Cat Day (Catch the laser!) Halloween (A tricky little treat) World Maritime Day (That one was “aboat" time) Thanksgiving (Because turkeys are the only birdies you need!) Valentines Day (A love story between a horse and a golf ball) …and more! DISCLAIMER!! This game is made by people who know nothing about golf. It will NOT make you a better golf player!
Temple Run+
Embark on an exhilarating endless adventure, running, jumping, and sliding to escape a pursuing demon monkey. Dodge treacherous traps and navigate perilous environments in this classic 3D runner. Level up your character and unlock power-ups for an even more thrilling experience.
- Swipe and tilt controls
- Original 3D running mechanic
- Level up character
- Unlock power-ups
- Play as 7 explorers
- Game Center leaderboards
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The world-renowned Temple Run franchise is now on Apple Arcade! Run, jump, and slide your way to fortune and glory in an epic endless adventure! You've grabbed the cursed idol – now it's time to run for your life! Dodge deadly traps, jump calamitous chasms, and stay one step ahead of the dastardly demon monkey! Crumbling cliffs! Perilous piers! Simmering swamps! Winding temple walls! How far can you run?! FEATURES *Snappy swipe and tilt controls – running through your life never felt this good! *The original 3D running mechanic, now polished to perfection! Turn, jump, slide, and tilt like never before! *Level up your character and unleash crazy power ups! *Play as 7 different fearless explorers! *Compete on Game Center Leaderboards and Achievements! *Endless "just one more run" gameplay that keeps you coming back again and again!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: WHAT THE GOLF? at 95% against Temple Run+'s 56%. WHAT THE GOLF? also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (35K vs 6K). Temple Run+'s advantage is monetization model (free vs paid). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
WHAT THE GOLF? holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WHAT THE GOLF? has 35K ratings behind it against 6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of WHAT THE GOLF?'s written reviews are positive against 56% of Temple Run+'s.
WHAT THE GOLF? ships an update every 4 weeks, Temple Run+ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WHAT THE GOLF? | Temple Run+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (35K ratings) — better | 4.5 (6K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 94.6% of reviews — better | 56.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 35K — better | 6K |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 296 MB | 204 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Team17 USA | Imangi Studios, LLC |
Customer experience
WHAT THE GOLF?
Temple Run+
User reviews
WHAT THE GOLF?
From 35K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 😂 Hilarious and creative
- 🎨 Unique and imaginative gameplay
- 🤩 Surprisingly fun for non-golf fans
- 👍 Great for all ages
- 🕹️ Lots of variety and references to other games
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🤯 Frustratingly difficult levels at times
- 🤔 Lack of replayability after completing the main campaign
- 🤖 Gyro/AR controls can be finicky
Temple Run+
From 6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎉 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 No ads or in-app purchases
- 🎨 Nostalgic retro graphics
- 🕹️ Smooth and responsive controls
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional control issues (unregistered swipes/tilts)
- 🤔 Lack of new features compared to previous versions
- 🖥️ Suboptimal optimization for desktop/laptop devices
- 🎨 Outdated visual style
Bugs and requests
WHAT THE GOLF?
Reported bugs
3 issues- Save data loss after updates
- Levels not loading properly
- Controls reversing unexpectedly in certain modes
Requested features
4 requests- More levels and content updates
- Ability to replay favorite levels
- Save progress across devices
- More animal/pet characters
Temple Run+
Reported bugs
3 issues- Swipe/tilt controls not always registering correctly
- Compatibility issues with certain devices/accessories
- Occasional crashes or performance problems
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to customize controls
- More level/environment variety
- Expanded character/skin customization
- Leaderboard improvements to prevent cheating
In-app purchases
WHAT THE GOLF?
No in-app purchases
Temple Run+
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is WHAT THE GOLF? free?
Is Temple Run+ free?
Which has better reviews, WHAT THE GOLF? or Temple Run+?
Do WHAT THE GOLF? or Temple Run+ have ads?
Which is updated more often, WHAT THE GOLF? or Temple Run+?
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