Comparison

Temple Run vs Helix Jump

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

Helix Jump

Bounce, drop, and smash your way down vibrant towers. Guide your ball through gaps, avoiding danger zones, and unleash a fireball for satisfying destruction. Enjoy fast-paced levels and beat your high score in this addictive arcade game.

Highlights
  • Bounce, drop, and smash gameplay
  • Turn tower to guide ball
  • Avoid danger zones
  • Become a fireball for destruction
  • Easy swipe controls
  • Colorful 3D towers
  • Beat your best score
Features
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See why millions of players have loved Helix Jump for years! Bounce, drop, and smash your way down colorful towers in the arcade game that keeps you coming back for one more try. Turn the tower to guide your ball through the gaps and reach the bottom. Watch where you land! Hit a danger zone and your run is over. The best part? Drop through several gaps in a row to become a fireball and smash through the platforms below. Take your time or go for a big drop. It feels easy until you’re one bounce away from the finish! Why players love Helix Jump: • Easy swipe controls • Fun, fast levels • Colorful 3D towers • Satisfying drops and smashes • Beat your best score • Play whenever you have a few minutes How far can you go?

Screenshots

Temple Run4 screens
Helix Jump4 screens

Verdict

The call

Temple Run and Helix Jump both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 72% of Temple Run's written reviews are positive against 41% of Helix Jump's. Helix Jump's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (1.5M vs 420K). On price, rating, 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 Helix Jump sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Helix Jump holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 420K and 1.5M respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of Temple Run's written reviews are positive against 41% of Helix Jump's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Temple Run ships an update every 2 months, Helix Jump every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Temple Run versus Helix Jump: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTemple RunHelix Jump
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (420K ratings)4.6 (1.5M ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.3% of reviews — better40.7% of reviews
Number of ratings420K1.5M — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#29 — better#33
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size373 MB292 MB
Age rating9++4
DeveloperImangi Studios, LLCVoodoo

Customer experience

Temple Run

All ratings419,747 ratings
Positive85.2%
Neutral7.0%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews2,640 reviews
Positive72.3%
Neutral7.4%
Negative20.3%

Helix Jump

All ratings1,512,027 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral4.7%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews3,027 reviews
Positive40.7%
Neutral12.4%
Negative46.9%

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

Helix Jump

From 1.5M App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 🎨 Visually appealing design
  • ⏱️ Satisfying gameplay loop
  • 🔋 Can be played offline

Room to improve

  • 💢 Excessive and intrusive ads
  • 🐛 Glitches and crashes
  • 🔁 Repetitive and unvaried levels
  • 🤔 Misleading or confusing mechanics

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

Helix Jump

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Leaderboard not functioning properly
  • Game freezing or crashing at higher levels
  • Inconsistent behavior when using power-ups

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to replay past levels
  • More challenging and varied level design
  • Improved leaderboard and progression system
  • Reduced ad frequency or optional ad-free version

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
10 purchases

Helix Jump

One-time10
  • 10 revives$0.99
  • Hammer Pack 1$1.99
  • Cash Pack 1$1.99
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  • No Ads Hammers Bundle$2.99
  • Hammer Pack 2$4.99
  • Cash Pack 2$4.99
  • Cash Pack 2 & No Ads$4.99
  • No ads$7.99
  • Hammer Pack 3$9.99
  • Cash Pack 3$9.99

Questions

Is Temple Run free?
Temple Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Helix Jump free?
Helix Jump is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Temple Run or Helix Jump?
Helix Jump is rated higher. Temple Run averages 4.4 out of 5 from 420K ratings, while Helix Jump averages 4.6 from 1.5M ratings.
Do Temple Run or Helix Jump have ads?
Both Temple Run and Helix Jump show ads.
Which is updated more often, Temple Run or Helix Jump?
Temple Run ships an update every 2 months, and Helix Jump every 9 days. Most recently, Temple Run was updated on November 7, 2026 and Helix Jump on November 7, 2026.
Which is more popular, Temple Run or Helix Jump?
Temple Run currently peaks at #29 in the App Store charts, and Helix Jump at #33. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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