Comparison

Death Worm™ vs Temple Run 2

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

Head to head
About

Death Worm™

Control a massive underground monster to devour everything in its path. Explore diverse environments, battle over 40 enemy types, and destroy vehicles and aircraft. Enjoy multiple game modes and evolving worm visuals for endless destructive fun.

Highlights
  • Underground monster control
  • 4 feeding locations
  • 60 campaign levels
  • 3 bonus mini-games
  • 3 survival modes
  • Evolving worm visuals
  • Destroy vehicles and aircraft
Features
Currently charting
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Meet the highly anticipated iOS version of the *ORIGINAL* Death Worm game (a Top-50 indie game of all times according to indiegames.com). Over 75,000,000 of downloads for Death Worm, 75 Million people addicted to Death Worm can't be wrong! Control the mind-boggling underground monster with your finger! What is he? An alien? An awakened prehistoric predator? Genetic monster? It is really not important for those unfortunate who have sunk into oblivion in his giant poisonous throat. Nothing personal - it's just the predator's lunch time. NOWHERE TO HIDE: The Monster feeds in 4 different locations! ENDLESS TERROR: Beat 60 challenging levels to complete the Campaign Mode! NEVER GET BORED: Death Worm features 3 bonus Mini-Games! EXPLOSIVE SURVIVAL: 3 different Survival Modes to keep feeding your hungry Monster as long as you can! EVOLUTION: The Worm looks differently in every location that you unlock! OMNIVOROUS: Animals, birds, businessmen, punks, lizards, and even dangerous predators like tiger are now nothing more than snacks for your monster Worm! THE DESTROYER: blow up cars and tanks; bring down planes and helicopters and even the alien UFO’s! Fight enemies of over 40 types! The Game supports HD and Retina displays and features smooth graphics and stunning visual effects! This is the game that perfectly suits if you need to quickly relieve stress or just have fun!

About

Temple Run 2

Embark on an exhilarating endless runner adventure through vibrant jungle worlds. Dodge obstacles, collect power-ups, and unlock legendary characters with unique abilities. Compete globally and play offline anytime in this thrilling action-packed game.

Highlights
  • Endless running through diverse environments
  • Unlockable legendary characters with unique abilities
  • Powerful in-game power-ups
  • Intuitive swipe controls for dodging obstacles
  • Global leaderboards for competition
  • Offline gameplay
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Temple Run 2: The Ultimate Endless Runner Adventure Step into the world of Temple Run 2, the best endless runner game where action, strategy, and adventure collide! Join millions of players and take on the thrill of running, jumping, and escaping through stunning jungle worlds. Can you survive the challenges and become the ultimate runner in this top-rated free game? Why Temple Run 2? * Endless Adventure Awaits: Run through lush jungles, perilous cliffs, fiery volcanoes, and snowy mountains. Every run is a chance to explore new adventures in breathtaking locations. * Legendary Characters: Unlock powerful heroes with unique abilities to enhance your gameplay. Customize their outfits and dominate the leaderboard. * Powerful Power-Ups: Use shields, coin magnets, and speed boosts to power up your runs. These game-changing power-ups will keep you ahead of the danger. * Non-Stop Action: Swipe to turn, jump, slide, and dodge obstacles in a thrilling race for survival. With fast-paced action and intuitive controls, every run is a new challenge. * Compete and Conquer: Challenge players worldwide in this free offline game. Climb the leaderboard and prove you’re the best runner in the world! * Play Offline, Anytime: Enjoy endless fun even without an internet connection. Temple Run 2 is perfect for gaming on the go. Download Temple Run 2 Now! Start your escape today in the most thrilling free endless runner game. Run, jump, and slide your way to glory while enjoying the ultimate jungle adventure. Download now and join the excitement of Temple Run 2! Become a fan of Temple Run on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TempleRun Follow Temple Run on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TempleRun

Screenshots

Death Worm™4 screens
Temple Run 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Death Worm™ at 82% against Temple Run 2's 65%. Death Worm™ also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Temple Run 2's advantage is ratings volume (496K vs 58K) and chart position (#23 vs #183). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Death Worm™ sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Temple Run 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Death Worm™ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Temple Run 2 has 496K ratings behind it against 58K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Death Worm™'s written reviews are positive against 65% of Temple Run 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Death Worm™ versus Temple Run 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeath Worm™Temple Run 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (58K ratings) — better4.5 (496K ratings)
Positive reviews82.5% of reviews — better65.1% of reviews
Number of ratings58K496K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#183#23 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB251 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperPlaycreek GamesImangi Studios, LLC

Customer experience

Death Worm™

All ratings57,411 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral3.6%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews954 reviews
Positive82.5%
Neutral4.4%
Negative13.1%

Temple Run 2

All ratings495,284 ratings
Positive87.6%
Neutral5.9%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews1,279 reviews
Positive65.1%
Neutral9.8%
Negative25.2%

User reviews

Death Worm™

From 58K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 🚀 Smooth performance
  • 💡 Unique worm designs
  • 👍 Satisfying destruction
  • 👍 Good progression system

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
  • 🔋 Energy system limits playtime
  • 💰 Progression can feel grindy without purchases
  • 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and ads

Temple Run 2

From 496K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Gorgeous graphics and sound
  • 👍 Engaging gameplay and characters
  • 👍 Variety of maps and challenges
  • 👍 Nostalgic and fun experience

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for maps and characters
  • 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs with controls and performance
  • 📺 Excessive and intrusive ads

Bugs and requests

Death Worm™

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Revive feature not working as expected
  • Levels sometimes feel unbalanced or too difficult
  • Occasional UI issues or freezes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more worm types and abilities
  • Implement an endless/survival mode
  • Allow more customization of worms
  • Improve the tutorial and onboarding experience
  • Reduce energy requirements or add an unlimited mode

Temple Run 2

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inconsistent jump/slide/turn responsiveness
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Daily challenges not registering properly
  • Issues with loading new content and maps

Requested features

4 requests
  • More free maps and content
  • Increased challenge and difficulty progression
  • More character customization options
  • Ability to transfer progress across devices

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Death Worm™

One-time10
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • 20 diamonds$1.99
  • Starter Pack 1 - Tier 1$1.99
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  • Starter Pack 2 - Tier 2$2.99
  • 53 diamonds$4.99
  • Season Pass$4.99
  • Season Pass 2$4.99
  • 110 diamonds$9.99
  • 250 diamonds$19.99
  • Starter Pack 1 - Tier 7$59.99
10 purchases

Temple Run 2

One-time10
  • Handful of Coins$0.99
  • Handful of Gems$0.99
  • Usain Bolt$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Bruce Lee$0.99
  • Bag of Coins$4.99
  • Coin Doubler$4.99
  • Bag of Gems$4.99
  • Chalice of Coins$9.99
  • Chalice of Gems$9.99
  • Chest of Coins$19.99

Questions

Is Death Worm™ free?
Death Worm™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Temple Run 2 free?
Temple Run 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Death Worm™ or Temple Run 2?
Death Worm™ is rated higher. Death Worm™ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 58K ratings, while Temple Run 2 averages 4.5 from 496K ratings.
Do Death Worm™ or Temple Run 2 have ads?
Both Death Worm™ and Temple Run 2 show ads.
Which is updated more often, Death Worm™ or Temple Run 2?
Death Worm™ ships an update monthly, and Temple Run 2 monthly. Most recently, Death Worm™ was updated on November 9, 2026 and Temple Run 2 on November 9, 2026.
Which is more popular, Death Worm™ or Temple Run 2?
Death Worm™ currently peaks at #183 in the App Store charts, and Temple Run 2 at #23. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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