Temple Run+ vs Subway Surfers+
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!
Subway Surfers+
Experience the classic endless runner with enhanced features and no ads. Dash through vibrant cities, collect characters and boards, and enjoy smooth, fast-paced gameplay. Play offline and across devices for endless fun.
- No ads and purchases
- Enhanced progression and collection
- Classic swipe-to-dodge gameplay
- Rotating World Tour destinations
- Legendary characters and boards
- Offline and cross-device play
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Jump into Subway Surfers+, the premium Apple Arcade edition of the iconic mobile game loved by billions. Dash through vibrant cityscapes, dodge trains, and collect your favorite characters and boards. Same run, new platform! Experience everything that made Subway Surfers a global phenomenon – now in a fresh new format with no ads, and new ways to revive, collect and progress in the game. Whether you're chasing high scores or just running for fun, Subway Surfers+ delivers the smooth, fast-paced gameplay you love, along with the familiar rhythm of updates and rotating global destinations. Why You’ll Love It: - New way to play – No ads and purchases, and new ways to progress and collect. - Your favorite crew is here – Jake, Tricky, Fresh, Yutani and the rest are ready to run. - Classic Subway Surfers experience – Same swipe-to-dodge mechanics and high-speed challenge. - Rotating World Tour destinations – Travel to a new city every 3 weeks with curated legacy content. - Legendary characters and boards – Revisit fan favorites from years of global adventures. - Playable offline & across devices – Perfect for short sessions or long runs, anywhere you go. This is Subway Surfers like you’ve never seen it: elevated, timeless, and ready for you to show off your skills.
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Verdict
Temple Run+ and Subway Surfers+ both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of Subway Surfers+'s written reviews are positive against 56% of Temple Run+'s. Subway Surfers+ also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Temple Run+'s advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and device support (5 vs 3). On price, rating, 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Temple Run+ against 4.6 for Subway Surfers+. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.9K and 17K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Temple Run+'s written reviews are positive against 84% of Subway Surfers+'s.
Temple Run+ ships an update every 2 months, Subway Surfers+ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Temple Run+ | Subway Surfers+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (5.9K ratings) | 4.6 (17K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 56.1% of reviews | 83.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5.9K | 17K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 204 MB | 513 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Imangi Studios, LLC | Sybo Games ApS |
Customer experience
Temple Run+
Subway Surfers+
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
Subway Surfers+
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Temple Run+
No in-app purchases
Subway Surfers+
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Temple Run+ free?
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