Temple Run+ vs Crazy Eights
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!
Crazy Eights
Experience the classic Crazy Eights card game with modern twists. Enjoy unique rules, competitive leaderboards, and multiple game modes. Perfect for both new and experienced players seeking a fast-paced strategic escape.
- Classic Crazy Eights gameplay
- Unique new rules
- Competitive leaderboard
- Various modes of play
- Groovy new theme
- Helpful hints for beginners
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Take a step back in time to those crazy good ol' days of tabletop card games with classic Crazy Eights! Now with unique new rules, an exciting competitive leaderboard, various modes of play, and dozens of new themes. Whether you’re a beginner in need of helpful hints, or a veteran looking for a challenge, Crazy Eights is the perfect escape! Capture that familiar excitement while experiencing a whole new level of fast-paced strategy. For answers to frequently asked questions, head over to http://www.mobilityware.com/support.php For the latest, check out http://www.MobilityWare.com/ Please see our privacy policy at http://mobilityware.com/privacy-policy.php Please see our Terms of Service at http://mobilityware.com/eula.php
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Crazy Eights at 4.8 against Temple Run+'s 4.5. Crazy Eights also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Temple Run+'s advantage is device support (5 vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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.
Crazy Eights holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.9K and 2K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 56% and 57% positive.
Temple Run+ ships an update every 2 months, Crazy Eights every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Temple Run+ | Crazy Eights |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (5.9K ratings) | 4.8 (2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 56.1% of reviews | 56.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5.9K — better | 2K |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 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 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 204 MB | 335 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Imangi Studios, LLC | MobilityWare |
Customer experience
Temple Run+
Crazy Eights
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
Crazy Eights
From 2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Engaging gameplay with extra strategy
- 👍 Nice graphics
Room to improve
- 🐛 Unfair/illogical AI gameplay
- 🤔 Forced hints and dimming of cards
- 🤯 Overwhelming animations and effects
- 🤔 Assuming AI opponents
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
Crazy Eights
Reported bugs
2 issues- Blatant cheating by AI opponents
- Frequent disconnections and crashes
Requested features
3 requests- Add multiplayer option
- Allow turning off hints and suggestions
- Provide option to disable animations and effects
In-app purchases
Temple Run+
No in-app purchases
Crazy Eights
No in-app purchases
Questions
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