Comparison

Temple Run vs Color Switch

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
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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

Color Switch

Navigate a character through obstacles by matching colors in this addictive, visually stunning game. With over 1,000 levels, it tests reflexes and problem-solving skills with increasing difficulty. Enjoy vibrant graphics and catchy music for endless entertainment.

Highlights
  • Color matching gameplay
  • Over 1,000 levels
  • Increasing difficulty
  • Vibrant colors and animations
  • Catchy music
  • Test reflexes and problem-solving
Features
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Get ready for an addictive and visually stunning gaming experience with Color Switch! This mobile game challenges you to navigate through obstacles by matching your character's color with the color of the obstacles. The Perfect Game to Test Your Perseverance Color Switch is a challenging and addictive game that will test your reflexes and problem-solving skills. In this game, you must navigate your character through a series of obstacles by matching your character's color with the color of the obstacles. It sounds easy, but it's harder than it looks! With over 1,000 levels to play, Color Switch will keep you entertained for hours on end. As you progress through the game, the obstacles will become more challenging, and you'll need to use all your skills to keep your character alive. But don't worry, if you fail, you can always try again! The game's vibrant colors and smooth animations will make you feel like you're inside a living painting. And the catchy music will keep you entertained as you play. Whether you're a casual gamer or a hardcore completionist, Color Switch is the perfect game for you. It's easy to pick up and play, but it's also challenging enough to keep you entertained for hours on end. So what are you waiting for? Download Color Switch today and see how far you can go! Are you up for a challenge? Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Temple Run4 screens
Color Switch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Color Switch at 4.7 against Temple Run's 4.4. Color Switch also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Temple Run's advantage is chart position (#26 vs unranked) and ratings volume (420K vs 55K). On price, review sentiment, 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. Temple Run sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Color Switch sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Color Switch holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Temple Run has 420K ratings behind it against 55K, 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 75% of Color Switch's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Temple Run ships an update every 2 months, Color Switch every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Temple Run versus Color Switch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTemple RunColor Switch
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (420K ratings)4.7 (55K ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.2% of reviews75.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings420K — better55K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#26 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size373 MB563 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperImangi Studios, LLCColor Switch Phoenix, LLC

Customer experience

Temple Run

All ratings419,747 ratings
Positive85.2%
Neutral7.0%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews2,634 reviews
Positive72.2%
Neutral7.4%
Negative20.3%

Color Switch

All ratings55,273 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral3.9%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews1,824 reviews
Positive75.3%
Neutral8.2%
Negative16.5%

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

Color Switch

From 55K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great game
  • 👍 Fun and addictive
  • 🎨 Lots of game modes
  • 💰 Good value for money
  • 🎮 Challenging yet enjoyable

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 💢 Too many ads
  • 🔍 Lost progress after updates
  • 🔍 Removed popular game modes
  • ⏱️ Laggy performance

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

Color Switch

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Levels with impossible obstacles
  • Freezing and crashing during gameplay
  • Incorrect scoring and progress tracking
  • Offline mode issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Bring back old game modes
  • Add more unique and creative game modes
  • Implement a multiplayer mode
  • Allow customization of music and sound effects
  • Add a level editor for users to create their own levels

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
9 purchases

Color Switch

Subscriptions1
  • VIP access - weekly plan3 Days trial$8.997 Days
One-time8
  • Bonus Stars$0.99
  • Remove Ads2 variants$2.99
  • Doubled Stars$2.99
Show 5 more
  • 1000 Stars$2.99
  • 5000 Stars$4.99
  • Unlock Levels$4.99
  • Super Pack Bundle2 variants$7.99
  • 15000 Stars$9.99

Questions

Is Temple Run free?
Temple Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Color Switch free?
Color Switch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Temple Run or Color Switch?
Color Switch is rated higher. Temple Run averages 4.4 out of 5 from 420K ratings, while Color Switch averages 4.7 from 55K ratings.
Do Temple Run or Color Switch have ads?
Both Temple Run and Color Switch show ads.
Which is updated more often, Temple Run or Color Switch?
Temple Run ships an update every 2 months, and Color Switch every 2 weeks. Most recently, Temple Run was updated on October 29, 2026 and Color Switch on October 29, 2026.

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