# Temple Run vs Insect Smasher

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Insect Smasher at none against Temple Run's 5. Insect Smasher also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). Temple Run's advantage is ratings volume (421K vs 4) and review sentiment (72% vs 50%). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Temple Run sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Insect Smasher asks for nothing beyond the download.

Temple Run holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Temple Run has 421K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Temple Run's written reviews are positive against 50% of Insect Smasher's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Temple Run | Insect Smasher |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (421K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/temple-run/id420009108/reviews)** | [4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insect-smasher/id1019640170/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **421K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **72.3% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#15** | — |
| Size | 373 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Imangi Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/284899742) | [Magma Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/490634283) |

## What reviewers say

### Temple Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/temple-run/id420009108)

**Currently charting:** #15 Top Free · Action, #53 Top Free · Casual, #114 Top Free · Games (US App Store)

Embark on a thrilling adventure to steal a cursed idol and escape relentless pursuers through ancient temples and treacherous ruins. Navigate a maze of obstacles, collect coins, and unlock new characters in this fast-paced endless running game.

**Highlights:** Swipe to turn, jump, and slide, Race through ancient temples and ruins, Collect coins and unlock characters, Boost power-ups, Challenge friends and climb leaderboards

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ad Removal | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Coins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 🎮 Nostalgic and addictive
- 💎 Customizable characters
- 🌳 Detailed jungle environments

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repetitive obstacles
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔇 Intrusive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent controls and unresponsive swipes
- Crashes and freezes on some devices
- Incorrect score tracking and display

**Requested features**

- More character and environment variety
- Ability to disable ads for a one-time fee
- Leaderboards and achievements
- Offline mode


### Insect Smasher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insect-smasher/id1019640170)

Engage in a satisfying insect-smashing experience with multiple game modes. Defend pizza, manage hordes, or race against time. Unlock new insects and environments with HD graphics.

**Highlights:** Multiple game modes (Pizza Defense, Invasion, Time Attack, Mix, Free To Play), Unlockable insects and environments, HD graphics, Bonus items (honey pot, bomb, freeze, spray), Coin earning system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Temple Run free?

Temple Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Insect Smasher free?

Insect Smasher is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Temple Run or Insect Smasher?

Temple Run is rated higher. Temple Run averages 4.4 out of 5 from 421K ratings, while Insect Smasher averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do Temple Run or Insect Smasher have ads?

Temple Run shows ads; Insect Smasher does not.

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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.*