Temple Run+ vs TIME LOCKER+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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!
TIME LOCKER+
Control the flow of time in this minimalist shooter. Slow down or speed up time with a single touch to evade enemies and enhance your abilities. Survive relentless waves of diverse foes in a race against a persistent threat.
- Control time speed with movement
- Minimalist shooter gameplay
- Diverse enemy types
- Character and equipment enhancement
- High score pursuit
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"Freezes Time When You Stop Moving" You can control the speed of time with only one finger! Move slowly, and time slows down. Move quickly, and it speeds up. But the looming darkness behind you never stops. You must keep going — sometimes with calm precision, sometimes with bold aggression. Time Locker is a minimalist shooter. Many foes will attack you, including animals, mammoths, soldiers, and even a giant T-Rex. But you have one great advantage. Control the speed of time and enhance your character and equipment without limit to get a high score. [ Features of the Apple Arcade Version ] - Special characters only available in the Arcade version - New enemies will appear - Some weapons have been enhanced - Redesigned game difficulty
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: TIME LOCKER+ at 88% against Temple Run+'s 56%. TIME LOCKER+ also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5). Temple Run+'s advantage is device support (5 vs 3) and ratings volume (5.9K vs 1.8K). 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.
TIME LOCKER+ holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.9K and 1.8K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Temple Run+'s written reviews are positive against 88% of TIME LOCKER+'s.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Temple Run+ | TIME LOCKER+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (5.9K ratings) | 4.9 (1.8K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 56.1% of reviews | 88.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5.9K — better | 1.8K |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 204 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Imangi Studios, LLC | sotaro otsuka |
Customer experience
Temple Run+
TIME LOCKER+
User reviews
Temple Run+
From 5.9K 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
TIME LOCKER+
From 1.8K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Smooth and satisfying controls
- 💡 Unique time-based mechanics
- 🎨 Appealing visual style
- 🕹️ Challenging but not too difficult
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔁 Temporary character/weapon unlocks
- 🔍 Difficulty seeing enemies due to visual effects
- 🎮 Lack of controller support
Bugs and 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
TIME LOCKER+
Reported bugs
3 issues- Game crashes or fails to launch
- Saved progress/records being lost
- Issues with in-app purchases and unlocks
Requested features
5 requests- Dark mode option
- Permanent character/weapon unlocks
- Customizable visual effects
- Controller support
- More game modes and content
In-app purchases
Temple Run+
No in-app purchases
TIME LOCKER+
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Is TIME LOCKER+ free?
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