Comparison

Temple Run vs Snake VS Block

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 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
Read full description

The Original Endless Running Adventure! Experience the thrill of Temple Run – the global phenomenon that redefined mobile gaming! Steal the cursed idol and escape from the relentless Demon Monkeys in a heart-pounding adventure through ancient temples, jungle ruins, and precarious cliff edges. Outrun danger in the ultimate maze-running, jungle-escaping, temple adventure! - Swipe to turn, jump, and slide past deadly obstacles - Race through temples, bridges, and treacherous paths - Collect coins, unlock diverse characters, and boost your power-ups - Test your reflexes in a fast and frenzied experience - Challenge friends & climb the leaderboards "Temple Run is that heart-pounding action movie moment – but non-stop!” – SlideToPlay "One of the most thrilling and fun running games ever!" – TheAppera "A fast and frenzied experience." – IGN "Very addicting… a truly different running game!" – Appolicious Join over 50 MILLION players worldwide in this legendary treasure-hunting escape! Download now and see how far you can run!

About

Snake VS Block

Guide a snake of balls by swiping to break bricks and collect more balls. Aim to create the longest snake possible and achieve the highest score in this endlessly playable game. Challenge friends with your top scores.

Highlights
  • Swipe to control snake
  • Break bricks
  • Collect additional balls
  • Endless gameplay
  • High score challenges
Features
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Swipe your finger to guide a snake of balls and break the bricks. Try to break as many bricks as possible. Get additional balls and make the biggest snake ever! Very easy to play but very hard to reach high scores! Game Features: - Free to play - Endless gameplay - Simple swipe control - Challenge your friends with the best highscore

Screenshots

Temple Run4 screens
Snake VS Block4 screens

Verdict

The call

Temple Run and Snake VS Block both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 72% of Temple Run's written reviews are positive against 38% of Snake VS Block's. Temple Run also leads on chart position (#27 vs unranked). Snake VS Block's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Temple Run sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Snake VS Block sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Temple Run against 4.5 for Snake VS Block. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 420K and 599K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Temple Run's written reviews are positive against 38% of Snake VS Block's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Temple Run ships an update every 2 months, Snake VS Block every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Temple Run versus Snake VS Block: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTemple RunSnake VS Block
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (420K ratings)4.5 (599K ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.3% of reviews — better38.5% of reviews
Number of ratings420K599K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#27 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size373 MB186 MB
Age rating9++12
DeveloperImangi Studios, LLCVoodoo

Customer experience

Temple Run

All ratings418,162 ratings
Positive85.2%
Neutral6.9%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews2,633 reviews
Positive72.3%
Neutral7.4%
Negative20.3%

Snake VS Block

All ratings598,830 ratings
Positive87.3%
Neutral5.9%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews2,282 reviews
Positive38.5%
Neutral13.1%
Negative48.5%

User reviews

Temple Run

From 420K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Snake VS Block

From 599K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive gameplay
  • 🎨 Variety of skins/characters
  • 🕹️ Simple and intuitive controls
  • ⏱️ Challenging levels
  • 🌟 Fun and engaging

Room to improve

  • 💢 Excessive ads
  • 🕹️ Lack of control/visibility
  • 🐛 Glitches and performance issues
  • 🔍 Unclear progression/rewards

Bugs and requests

Temple Run

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inconsistent controls and unresponsive swipes
  • Crashes and freezes on some devices
  • Incorrect score tracking and display

Requested features

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

Snake VS Block

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezing and crashing
  • Ads interfering with gameplay
  • Inconsistent controls and responsiveness

Requested features

5 requests
  • Reduce ad frequency
  • Improve visibility of upcoming obstacles
  • Add more game modes and challenges
  • Implement a pause button
  • Provide better rewards for progress

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Temple Run

One-time5
  • Handful of Coins$0.99
  • Ad Removal$1.99
  • Bag of Coins$4.99
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  • Chest of Coins$9.99
  • Pile of Coins$19.99
3 purchases

Snake VS Block

One-time3
  • Pack : Life x10$0.99
  • Support The Developer$0.99
  • Remove Ads$5.99

Questions

Is Temple Run free?
Temple Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Snake VS Block free?
Snake VS Block is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Temple Run or Snake VS Block?
Snake VS Block is rated higher. Temple Run averages 4.4 out of 5 from 420K ratings, while Snake VS Block averages 4.5 from 599K ratings.
Do Temple Run or Snake VS Block have ads?
Both Temple Run and Snake VS Block show ads.
Which is updated more often, Temple Run or Snake VS Block?
Temple Run ships an update every 2 months, and Snake VS Block every 2 weeks. Most recently, Temple Run was updated on October 21, 2026 and Snake VS Block on October 21, 2026.

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