# Temple Run vs Snake VS Block

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 (#28 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.

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.

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.

Temple Run ships an update every 2 months, Snake VS Block every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Temple Run | Snake VS Block |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (420K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/temple-run/id420009108/reviews) | **[4.5 (599K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snake-vs-block/id1233739175/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 420K | **599K** |
| Positive reviews | **72.3% of reviews** | 38.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#28** | — |
| Size | 373 MB | 186 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | +12 |
| Developer | [Imangi Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/284899742) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### Temple Run

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

**Currently charting:** #28 Top Free · Action, #105 Top Free · Casual (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


### Snake VS Block

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snake-vs-block/id1233739175)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack : Life x10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Support The Developer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and crashing
- Ads interfering with gameplay
- Inconsistent controls and responsiveness

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 22, 2026 and Snake VS Block on October 21, 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.*