Temple Run+ vs PPKP+
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!
PPKP+
Become a hero and rebuild a city under attack by monsters. Smash cars for materials, train in martial arts, and upgrade your abilities in the lab to become the ultimate monster hunter. Replenish your strength and gain experience in the restaurant to face challenges.
- Smash cars for building materials
- Train martial arts and learn techniques
- Upgrade abilities in the laboratory
- Replenish strength and gain experience
- Receive hints from city inhabitants
- Discover hidden techniques
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Suddenly the Monster Corps attacks and breaks the city. Be the hero who will revive the city while taking down monsters. - Scrapyard Get building materials by smashing old cars to pieces. - Restaurant Replenish your strength and boost your combo powers while gaining needed experience to level up. Don't worry about losing some fights; the restaurant is always open to satisfy your appetite. So go out and challenge those monsters again and again. - Dojo Ancient scrolls of martial arts are available for you to learn. Learning more martial arts allows you to upgrade the dojo and learn much more. Don't forget to check the hidden room for the forbidden techniques. - Laboratory Do you want upgrades? The laboratory has them. From special goggles that let's you see the monsters weaknesses, to power ups that will make you the best monster hunter, the laboratory has them all. Some power ups will gain experience if equipped at your house. - People Tapping on people in the city will give you some nice hints. Animals also deserve some of your tender taps.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Temple Run+ at 5.9K against PPKP+'s 54. Temple Run+ also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price, review sentiment, 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.
Temple Run+ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Temple Run+ has 5.9K ratings behind it against 54, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 56% and 56% positive.
Temple Run+ ships an update every 2 months, PPKP+ every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Temple Run+ | PPKP+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (5.9K ratings) — better | 4.2 (54 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 56.1% of reviews — better | 55.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5.9K — better | 54 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 6 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 | 125 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Imangi Studios, LLC | SHIMADA TOSHIHIRO |
Customer experience
Temple Run+
PPKP+
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
PPKP+
From 54 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎮 Addictive arcade-style gameplay with satisfying combat mechanics
- 🎨 Charming retro pixel art and nostalgic NES/SNES aesthetic
- ⏰ Excellent time killer for short breaks or extended play sessions
- 💰 No advertisements or intrusive microtransactions in base experience
- 🧠 Surprising depth and strategy despite simple two-button controls
Room to improve
- ⏳ Stamina/gas timer system inappropriate for Apple Arcade subscription
- 💎 Gems/diamonds extremely difficult and slow to obtain
- 🔁 Repetitive late-game grinding becomes tedious and boring
- 🔊 Sound settings don't persist between app launches
- 📊 Unclear progression mechanics and poor in-game tutorials
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
PPKP+
Reported bugs
9 issues- Character stats reset to level one when app is closed and reopened
- Sound settings revert to maximum volume despite being turned off
- Audio clicks and pops on iPhone 14 and similar devices
- Game buttons occasionally unresponsive during combat
- Hard crash when attempting to upload save to cloud
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- Save file duplication bug affecting all save slots
- Game freezes or becomes unresponsive after map selection
- Inconsistent boss damage calculations (shield damage varies wildly)
- Frame rate stuttering and performance issues (feels like 20fps)
Requested features
11 requests- Controller support for better gameplay experience
- Remove or significantly reduce gas/stamina timer for Arcade version
- Increase gem/diamond earning rates or add alternative acquisition methods
- Add comprehensive in-game tutorials and guides for new players
- Implement persistent sound settings across app sessions
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- Add multiplayer functionality
- Create additional levels and content beyond current map
- Add gym or alternative facility to restaurant for variety
- Implement currency sink for excess gems/coins after shop completion
- Reduce gas refill timer from 15 minutes to 5 minutes
- Add daily free gem refill option
In-app purchases
Temple Run+
No in-app purchases
PPKP+
No in-app purchases
