Sonic Dash+ vs Temple Run
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sonic Dash+
Run, jump, and dash through vibrant 3D worlds as iconic characters in this fast-paced endless runner. Race past obstacles, battle rivals, and unlock new characters and rewards as you achieve high scores.
- Endless running gameplay
- Race as Sonic and friends
- Battle iconic rivals
- Stunning 3D graphics
- Unlockable characters and rewards
- Leaderboards
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Run, jump, and dash through stunning 3D environments as Sonic the Hedgehog and other Sonic characters in this fun racing & endless runner game. Run and race past challenging obstacles in this fast and frenzied endless running game by SEGA! SONIC DASH ENDLESS RUNNING GAMES Run fast with Sonic the Hedgehog in this exciting endless running game from SEGA! Use Sonic’s super running powers to race and run faster than anyone else! Unleash Sonic’s incredible speed and racing capabilities as you race and run through epic courses in this fun endless runner game. AMAZING RUNNING & RACING ABILITIES Utilize Sonic’s super fast running powers as you race to dodge hazards, jump over barriers and speed around loop de loops. STUNNING ENDLESS RUNNER GAME GRAPHICS Sonic’s beautifully detailed world looks epic on your phone and tablet in this fun endless runner and racing game! Spend hours racing through endless incredible race courses in Sonic’s world. RACE AS SONIC AND FRIENDS Join forces with Sonic’s friends and play as awesome Sonic characters including Tails, Shadow and Knuckles. Choose your favorite runner and blast your way through this super fast endless runner game. If you’re a fan of Classic Sonic and Classic SEGA games, you’ll love Sonic Dash+! EPIC RACING BOSS BATTLES Run and race to battle against two of Sonic the Hedgehog's biggest rivals, Dr. Eggman and Zazz from Sonic Lost World! Race through fun levels and take down the villains! KEEP ON RUNNING & RACING Get more rewards the more you run and race with Sonic in this fun endless runner game! Unlock additional characters, like Tails, Knuckles and Shadow! Endless running with Sonic is fun for players of all ages! REWARDING LEADERBOARDS Play online and take part in the High Score and Distance Run Leaderboards to win great prizes! ---------------------- Privacy Policy: https://privacy.sega.com/en/privacy_sde Terms of Use: https://www.sega.com/terms_aa © SEGA. All rights reserved. SEGA, the SEGA logo, SONIC THE HEDGEHOG and SONIC DASH are registered trademarks or trademarks of SEGA CORPORATION.
Temple Run
Embark on an exhilarating adventure through vibrant landscapes, navigating treacherous obstacles and conquering over 500 challenging levels. Discover hidden secrets and unlock unique characters with special abilities as you race to survive in a mystical world.
- Fast swipe controls
- Explore diverse maps
- 500+ epic levels
- Unlockable explorers with powers
- Game Center leaderboards
- Limited-time events
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Dash, dive, and leap across epic landscapes! Swim through raging rivers, bounce off crocodile heads, and dodge tricky traps as you race to conquer 500+ action-packed levels. Explore the mystical world of Aperion, uncover hidden secrets, and meet fearless explorers with awesome abilities. Every level is a new adventure—do you have what it takes to survive? FEATURES • Lightning-fast swipe controls – Run, jump, and slide like a pro. • Explore crazy maps with wild climates, creatures, and surprises. • 500+ epic levels plus Endless Mode for the ultimate test of skill. • 10 fearless explorers with special powers—who will be your favorite? • Compete for glory on Game Center leaderboards and achievements. • Limited-time events – Beat the best and claim your rewards. • Play anywhere – Available on iPhone, iPad, and macOS. • “Just one more run” gameplay – You won’t be able to stop. The world of Aperion is waiting—run fast or get left behind!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Temple Run at 5 against Sonic Dash+'s 3. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Sonic Dash+ against 4.7 for Temple Run. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12K and 6.8K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 66% and 66% positive.
Sonic Dash+ ships an update every 5 weeks, Temple Run monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sonic Dash+ | Temple Run |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (12K ratings) | 4.7 (6.8K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 65.5% of reviews | 66.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 12K — better | 6.8K |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 399 MB | 950 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SEGA | Imangi Studios, LLC |
Customer experience
Sonic Dash+
Temple Run
User reviews
Sonic Dash+
From 12K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great Time Waster
- 🚀 Smooth running experience
- 🚀 Awesome
- 👍 Fun
- 👍 Addictive
Room to improve
- 🐛 Game won't load
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Buggy
- 🔋 Gems become useless
- 🔋 Progression slows to a crawl
Temple Run
From 6.8K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎢 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🎨 Visually appealing graphics
- 🔄 Variety of characters and abilities
- 🏆 Challenging levels and objectives
- 🕹️ Enjoyable endless mode
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Inability to change characters
- 🤯 Confusing or unclear objectives
- 🕰️ Slow loading times
- 🔍 Difficulty seeing obstacles
Bugs and requests
Sonic Dash+
Reported bugs
5 issues- Dash button disappearing
- Incorrect collision detection
- Obstacles appearing too close together
- Quests/tasks not resetting properly
- Saving/syncing issues between devices
Requested features
10 requests- Add more bosses
- Add more characters
- Add new zones/levels
- Add new power-ups
- Add data transfer between devices
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- Add more ways to earn red coins
- Reduce grind for unlocking characters
- Fix the red coin revive system
- Add more voice acting
- Improve character animations
Temple Run
Reported bugs
4 issues- Level 500 glitch preventing 4th star
- Charmstones disappearing after completing level 500
- Freezing when trying to change characters
- Unexpected crashes on startup
Requested features
5 requests- Add tilt-based controls
- Improve camera angles for better visibility
- Introduce more varied level designs
- Implement a revive feature for endless mode
- Optimize performance for smoother gameplay
In-app purchases
Sonic Dash+
No in-app purchases
Temple Run
No in-app purchases
Questions
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