Temple Run+ vs Smash Hit+
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!
Smash Hit+
Embark on a surreal journey, breaking glass objects in a futuristic dimension. This game synchronizes gameplay with music and audio effects, offering diverse environments and realistic destruction physics. It features multiple modes for different moods, including meditation and multiplayer challenges.
- Surreal futuristic dimension
- Musically synchronized gameplay
- Realistic glass-breaking physics
- Over 50 unique rooms
- 6 different game modes
- Local multiplayer (Versus/Co-op)
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Editor’s Choice game Smash Hit is now on Apple Arcade! Take a surreal journey through an otherworldly dimension, move in harmony with sound and music and smash everything in your path! This experience requires focus, concentration, and timing to not only travel as far as you can, but also break the beautiful glass objects that stand in your way. * Smash your way through a beautiful futuristic dimension, smashing obstacles and targets in your path and experiencing the best destruction physics on mobile devices. * Musically synchronized gameplay: music and audio effects change to suit each stage, obstacles move to each new tune * Over 50 different rooms with 11 different graphic styles, and realistic glass-breaking mechanics in every stage The game contains 6 different game modes, allowing for the perfect experience for any mood * Try the Zen mode for endless meditation * Challenge yourself in the Mayhem boss challenge * Play with friends in local multiplayer in Versus or Co-op mode
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Verdict
Temple Run+ and Smash Hit+ both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Smash Hit+'s written reviews are positive against 56% of Temple Run+'s. Temple Run+'s advantage is device support (5 vs 3) and ratings volume (5.9K vs 1.7K). 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Temple Run+ against 4.6 for Smash Hit+. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.9K and 1.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Temple Run+'s written reviews are positive against 83% of Smash Hit+'s.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Temple Run+ | Smash Hit+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (5.9K ratings) | 4.6 (1.7K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 56.1% of reviews | 83.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5.9K — better | 1.7K |
| 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 | 92 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Imangi Studios, LLC | Mediocre AB |
Customer experience
Temple Run+
Smash Hit+
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
Smash Hit+
From 1.7K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing and satisfying experience
- 🎨 Great graphics and visuals
- 🔓 No ads or in-app purchases
- 🕹️ Smooth controls and responsive physics
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🔍 Difficulty progressing without premium version
- 🔒 Inability to save progress across sessions
- 🔘 Accidental pause/menu button presses
- 🕹️ Sensitive controls can be frustrating
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
Smash Hit+
Reported bugs
4 issues- Rendering issues with walls and obstacles
- Unfair hit detection and cheap shots
- Co-op/versus mode limitations
- Pause button placement causing unintended actions
Requested features
5 requests- More levels and content updates
- Ability to stack power-ups
- Customizable controls and settings
- Cloud save functionality
- Improved checkpoint/progress system
In-app purchases
Temple Run+
No in-app purchases
Smash Hit+
No in-app purchases
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