# Temple Run vs Helix Jump

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Temple Run | Helix Jump |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (420K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/temple-run/id420009108/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.5M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helix-jump/id1345968745/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 420K | **1.5M** |
| Positive reviews | **72.3% of reviews** | 40.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#28** | #34 |
| Size | 373 MB | 292 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | +4 |
| 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, #93 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


### Helix Jump

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helix-jump/id1345968745)

**Currently charting:** #34 Top Free · Action, #105 Top Free · Casual (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 revives | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hammer Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cash Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Hammers Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hammer Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cash Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cash Pack 2 & No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Hammer Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cash Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 #28 in the App Store charts, and Helix Jump at #34. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*