# Temple Run vs Subway Surfers+

The clearest difference is monetization model: Temple Run at free against Subway Surfers+'s freemium. Temple Run also leads on device support (5 vs 3). Subway Surfers+'s advantage is review sentiment (84% vs 66%) and ratings volume (22K vs 7.1K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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 — 4.7 for Temple Run against 4.6 for Subway Surfers+. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.1K and 22K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Temple Run's written reviews are positive against 84% of Subway Surfers+'s.

Temple Run ships an update monthly, Subway Surfers+ every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Temple Run | Subway Surfers+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/temple-run-legends/id1670483159/reviews)** | [4.6 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway-surfers-plus/id6744608300/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7.1K | **22K** |
| Positive reviews | 65.8% of reviews | **84.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 950 MB | 513 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Imangi Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/284899742) | [Sybo Games ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/471259040) |

## What reviewers say

### Temple Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/temple-run-legends/id1670483159)

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:** With Apple Arcade, Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Subway Surfers+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway-surfers-plus/id6744608300)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** With Apple Arcade, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Temple Run free?

Temple Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Subway Surfers+ free?

Subway Surfers+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Temple Run or Subway Surfers+?

Temple Run is rated higher. Temple Run averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.1K ratings, while Subway Surfers+ averages 4.6 from 22K ratings.

### Do Temple Run or Subway Surfers+ have ads?

Neither Temple Run nor Subway Surfers+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Temple Run or Subway Surfers+?

Temple Run ships an update monthly, and Subway Surfers+ every 3 weeks. Most recently, Temple Run was updated on November 1, 2026 and Subway Surfers+ on November 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*