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 adventure through vibrant landscapes, navigating treacherous obstacles and conquering over 500 challenging levels. Discover hidden secrets and unlock unique characters with special abilities as you race to survive in a mystical world.

Highlights
  • Fast swipe controls
  • Explore diverse maps
  • 500+ epic levels
  • Unlockable explorers with powers
  • Game Center leaderboards
  • Limited-time events
Features
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Dash, dive, and leap across epic landscapes! Swim through raging rivers, bounce off crocodile heads, and dodge tricky traps as you race to conquer 500+ action-packed levels. Explore the mystical world of Aperion, uncover hidden secrets, and meet fearless explorers with awesome abilities. Every level is a new adventure—do you have what it takes to survive? FEATURES • Lightning-fast swipe controls – Run, jump, and slide like a pro. • Explore crazy maps with wild climates, creatures, and surprises. • 500+ epic levels plus Endless Mode for the ultimate test of skill. • 10 fearless explorers with special powers—who will be your favorite? • Compete for glory on Game Center leaderboards and achievements. • Limited-time events – Beat the best and claim your rewards. • Play anywhere – Available on iPhone, iPad, and macOS. • “Just one more run” gameplay – You won’t be able to stop. The world of Aperion is waiting—run fast or get left behind!

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 Run4 screens
Helix Jump+4 screens

Verdict

The call

Temple Run and Helix Jump+ both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 77% of Helix Jump+'s written reviews are positive against 66% of Temple Run's. Temple Run's advantage is device support (5 vs 3). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Temple Run against 4.8 for Helix Jump+. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.8K and 13K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Temple Run's written reviews are positive against 77% of Helix Jump+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Temple Run versus Helix Jump+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTemple RunHelix Jump+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6.8K ratings)4.8 (13K ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.1% of reviews76.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.8K13K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size950 MB220 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperImangi Studios, LLCVoodoo

Customer experience

Temple Run

All ratings6,846 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral4.1%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews254 reviews
Positive66.1%
Neutral12.6%
Negative21.3%

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 6.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎢 Addictive and fun gameplay
  • 🎨 Visually appealing graphics
  • 🔄 Variety of characters and abilities
  • 🏆 Challenging levels and objectives
  • 🕹️ Enjoyable endless mode

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 🔒 Inability to change characters
  • 🤯 Confusing or unclear objectives
  • 🕰️ Slow loading times
  • 🔍 Difficulty seeing obstacles

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

4 issues
  • Level 500 glitch preventing 4th star
  • Charmstones disappearing after completing level 500
  • Freezing when trying to change characters
  • Unexpected crashes on startup

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add tilt-based controls
  • Improve camera angles for better visibility
  • Introduce more varied level designs
  • Implement a revive feature for endless mode
  • Optimize performance for smoother gameplay

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 4.7 out of 5 from 6.8K 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 monthly, and Helix Jump+ monthly. Most recently, Temple Run was updated on September 23, 2026 and Helix Jump+ on September 24, 2026.

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