# Death Worm™ vs Temple Run 2

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 #177). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Death Worm™ | Temple Run 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (58K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/death-worm/id408657000/reviews)** | [4.5 (496K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/temple-run-2/id572395608/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 58K | **496K** |
| Positive reviews | **82.5% of reviews** | 65.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #177 | **#23** |
| Size | 96 MB | 251 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Playcreek Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896687440) | [Imangi Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/284899742) |

## What reviewers say

### Death Worm™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/death-worm/id408657000)

**Currently charting:** #177 Top Free · Adventure (US App Store)

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:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20 diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack 1 - Tier 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack 2 - Tier 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 53 diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 110 diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| 250 diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack 1 - Tier 7 | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/temple-run-2/id572395608)

**Currently charting:** #23 Top Free · Adventure, #71 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Usain Bolt | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bruce Lee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Doubler | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chalice of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chalice of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Coins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 #177 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*