Comparison

Temple Run+ vs Helix Jump+

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Swipe and tilt controls
  • Original 3D running mechanic
  • Level up character
  • Unlock power-ups
  • Play as 7 explorers
  • Game Center leaderboards
Features
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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!

About

Helix Jump+

Guide a bouncing ball through twisting helix towers in a physics-based arcade game. Master precision and momentum to break through platforms and descend to victory. Enjoy an ad-free, offline experience with enhanced visuals and haptics.

Highlights
  • Physics-based bouncing gameplay
  • Navigate twisting helix towers
  • Precision timing and momentum control
  • Enhanced visuals and haptics
  • Offline play
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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The iconic hyper-casual arcade sensation reimagined for Apple Arcade! Helix Jump+ brings the ultimate bouncing adventure to a whole new level. Get ready to dive into a hypnotic world of color, rhythm, and precision as you drop through twisting helix towers in this thrilling physics-based game. Your mission? Guide your ball through rotating platforms, avoiding traps and hazards as you descend toward victory. Sounds easy? You wish! Simple to pick up, endlessly fun, and surprisingly challenging — this is the definitive Helix Jump experience. Precision Meets Momentum Feel every bounce and smash with reworked haptics and enhanced visual effects. Time your drops perfectly, use momentum to your advantage, and unleash powerful speed boosts to break through multiple platforms in one go! Play Anytime, Anywhere No ads. No interruptions. Just pure arcade action. Helix Jump+ is fully playable offline, so the fun never stops — even when you’re on the go. A Classic, Reborn With millions of players around the world, Helix Jump became a genre-defining hit. Helix Jump+ takes everything you loved and enhances it for a premium experience — only on Apple Arcade. ENJOY!

Screenshots

Temple Run+4 screens
Helix Jump+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Helix Jump+ at 4.8 against Temple Run+'s 4.5. Helix Jump+ also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 56%). Temple Run+'s advantage is device support (5 vs 3). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Helix Jump+ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.9K and 13K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Temple Run+'s written reviews are positive against 77% of Helix Jump+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Temple Run+ ships an update every 2 months, Helix Jump+ monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Temple Run+ versus Helix Jump+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTemple Run+Helix Jump+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (5.9K ratings)4.8 (13K ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.1% of reviews76.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.9K13K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size204 MB220 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperImangi Studios, LLCVoodoo

Customer experience

Temple Run+

All ratings5,853 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral6.0%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews164 reviews
Positive56.1%
Neutral9.8%
Negative34.1%

Helix Jump+

All ratings12,765 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral3.5%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews348 reviews
Positive76.7%
Neutral10.6%
Negative12.6%

User reviews

Temple Run+

From 5.9K App Store ratings

What 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

Helix Jump+

From 13K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and satisfying gameplay
  • 👍 Addictive and fun experience
  • 💰 Earn coins by completing levels
  • 🎨 Variety of skins to unlock

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches (e.g., disappearing start button, game freezing)
  • 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
  • 💰 Potential issues with in-app purchases/skins

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

Helix Jump+

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Start button disappearing
  • Game freezing when rating prompt appears
  • Skins and coins disappearing after purchases

Requested features

2 requests
  • New game worlds or themes (e.g., dinosaur theme)
  • Improvements to boss battle mechanics

In-app purchases

None

Temple Run+

No in-app purchases

None

Helix Jump+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Temple Run+ free?
Temple Run+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Helix Jump+ free?
Helix Jump+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Temple Run+ or Helix Jump+?
Helix Jump+ is rated higher. Temple Run+ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.9K ratings, while Helix Jump+ averages 4.8 from 13K ratings.
Do Temple Run+ or Helix Jump+ have ads?
Neither Temple Run+ nor Helix Jump+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Temple Run+ or Helix Jump+?
Temple Run+ ships an update every 2 months, and Helix Jump+ monthly. Most recently, Temple Run+ was updated on September 22, 2026 and Helix Jump+ on September 24, 2026.

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