Temple Run vs Stack Ball 3D
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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!
Stack Ball 3D
Smash, bump, and bounce a ball through colorful helix platforms to reach the end. Avoid black platforms or your ball shatters. Speed up for a fireball or wait for your chance to roll and jump.
- Smash through platforms
- Bounce and bump
- Avoid black platforms
- Fireball speed boost
- Strategic gameplay
- Vibrant graphics
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Stack Ball is a 3D arcade game where players smash, bump and bounce through revolving helix platforms to reach the end. Sound easy? You wish! Your ball smashes like a brick through colorful platforms that block its descent, but if you hit a black one, it's all over! Your ball shatters to pieces and you have to start your fall all over again. But even black platforms are no match for a fireball falling at full speed! Choose your strategy: speed up like a madman or stop and wait for your next chance to roll and jump. Other ball games wish they were this fun! Why Stack Ball rules: - Crazy fast speed - Fun gameplay - Bright vibrant graphics - Simple and easy to play - Great time killer
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Stack Ball 3D at 4.7 against Temple Run's 4.4. Temple Run's advantage is review sentiment (72% vs 61%) and chart position (#26 vs #124). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Temple Run sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Stack Ball 3D sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Stack Ball 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 418K and 847K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of Temple Run's written reviews are positive against 61% of Stack Ball 3D'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, Stack Ball 3D monthly. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.
| Parameter | Temple Run | Stack Ball 3D |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (418K ratings) | 4.7 (847K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 72.2% of reviews — better | 61.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 418K | 847K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #26 — better | #124 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 373 MB | 165 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Imangi Studios, LLC | Azur Interactive Games Limited |
Customer experience
Temple Run
Stack Ball 3D
User reviews
Temple Run
From 418K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Stack Ball 3D
From 847K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Satisfying visual effects
- 🕹️ Works without WiFi
- 🎢 Relaxing and stress-relieving
Room to improve
- 💢 Too many ads
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and freezes
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🚫 Ads still appear even after paying to remove them
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
Stack Ball 3D
Reported bugs
3 issues- Game freezes or crashes after ads
- Unresponsive controls at times
- Inconsistent collision detection
Requested features
5 requests- More challenging levels and game modes
- Ability to customize ball/character designs
- Pause function
- Leaderboards and multiplayer
- Progress saving across devices
In-app purchases
Temple Run
- 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
Stack Ball 3D
- Remove ADs Offer$1.99
- No Ads Ball!$2.99
- Unlock All Skins + No ADS$3.99
