Zig Zag Runner vs Temple Run+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Zig Zag Runner
Navigate a character through an endless 3D zigzag path by tapping to change direction. Enjoy vibrant, randomly changing backgrounds and a simple, addictive gameplay loop with unlockable characters.
- 3D high quality graphics
- Endless Run gameplay
- Changing road colors
- Unlockable characters
- One-tap controls
- Addictive gameplay
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Exciting adventure of the running characters through the zigzag road. Just tap the screen to change the direction of the character. Random Color background and zigzag road. One-tap easy-to-learn controls, rich visual effects and addictive gameplay mechanics. FEATURES - 3D high quality graphics - Endless Run - Changing color of road - 4 different characters How far can you go?
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: Zig Zag Runner at 100% against Temple Run+'s 56%. Zig Zag Runner also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). Temple Run+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ratings volume (5.9K vs 1). On price, update cadence and ads 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. Zig Zag Runner sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Temple Run+ asks for nothing beyond the download.
Zig Zag Runner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Temple Run+ has 5.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Zig Zag Runner's written reviews are positive against 56% of Temple Run+'s.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Zig Zag Runner | Temple Run+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.5 (5.9K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 56.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 5.9K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 130 MB | 204 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Azar Bilisim Ticaret Limited Sirketi | Imangi Studios, LLC |
Customer experience
Zig Zag Runner
Temple Run+
Bugs and requests
Zig Zag Runner
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
Zig Zag Runner
- No ads$1.99
- coin pack 1$2.99
- coin pack 2$4.99
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- Coin Pack 3$6.99
- Coin Pack 4$10.99
Temple Run+
No in-app purchases
Questions
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