Temple Run+ vs Bloons TD Battles 2+
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!
Bloons TD Battles 2+
Engage in intense head-to-head tower defense battles with powerful Heroes and dynamic maps. Choose your strategy, build your loadout with unique monkey towers, and compete in real-time PvP arenas to climb the ranks. Enjoy multiple game modes and customize your experience with cosmetic rewards.
- Head-to-head tower defense battles
- Powerful Heroes with unique abilities
- Dynamic maps with interactive elements
- 22 monkey towers with upgrade paths
- Real-time PvP arenas
- Offline Hero Challenge mode
- Customizable loadouts and cosmetics
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The ultimate head to head tower defense game is now here! Featuring powerful Heroes, epic Monkey Towers and new dynamic Maps. Plus there are now even more ways to play Bloon bustin’ battles, including the brand new offline Hero Challenge mode. Prepare yourself for victory by completing the all new Battle Ready Quests then rise through the ranks from Red Bloon Camp all the way to the fabled Hall of Masters. Remember, 2 Heroes will enter the arena, but only one will emerge victorious! PvP Tower Defense! * Passive defense or all out attack? Choose a style to suit your play! * All new lineup of maps containing dynamic elements. * Go head to head in realtime battles against real world opponents. Lock and Load! * Choose one of the epic Heroes or Alts each with unique abilities. * Build a loadout from 22 monkey towers with 3 upgrade paths and awesome abilities. * Optimize your economy with an all new Bloon send system. Multiple Ways to Play! * Competitive arena’s await. Can you reach the fabled Hall of Masters? * Test new strategies and perfect your play in Casual or Private Matches. * Mix it up and have fun with special event rules while earning unique rewards. Choose Your Style! * Complete daily quests to earn epic new cosmetics every season for free. * Customise your loadout with unique animations, emotes, bloon skins and more. * Show off your achievements with hundreds of accolade badges. We’re not done there! We are continuously adding new content to Bloons TD Battles 2+ to make it bigger and better than ever. So what are you waiting for? It’s time to Battle!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Temple Run+ at 6K against Bloons TD Battles 2+'s 96. Temple Run+ also leads on review sentiment (56% vs 45%) and device support (5 vs 3). On price, rating, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Temple Run+ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Temple Run+ has 6K ratings behind it against 96, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Temple Run+'s written reviews are positive against 45% of Bloons TD Battles 2+'s.
Temple Run+ ships an update every 2 months, Bloons TD Battles 2+ every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Temple Run+ | Bloons TD Battles 2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (6K ratings) — better | 4.4 (96 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 56.1% of reviews — better | 44.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6K — better | 96 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| 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 | 990 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Imangi Studios, LLC | Ninja Kiwi Limited |
Customer experience
Temple Run+
Bloons TD Battles 2+
User reviews
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
Bloons TD Battles 2+
From 96 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 👍 Fun and engaging
- 💡 Innovative eco mechanics
- 🎨 Good graphics and visuals
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent connection issues
- ⚠️ Progression too slow
- 🔍 Lack of game modes
- 🤯 Confusing onboarding
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
Bloons TD Battles 2+
Reported bugs
4 issues- Crashes and freezes
- Login issues and lost progress
- Sync problems across devices
- Bloons not registering correctly
Requested features
4 requests- Add offline battles with AI
- Implement more game modes
- Improve tutorial and onboarding
- Add a reporting system for cheaters
In-app purchases
Temple Run+
No in-app purchases
Bloons TD Battles 2+
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Temple Run+ free?
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