# Temple Run vs Jetpack Joyride+

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Jetpack Joyride+ at none against Temple Run's 5. Jetpack Joyride+ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Temple Run's advantage is ratings volume (418K vs 3.7K) and chart position (#30 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Temple Run sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Jetpack Joyride+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Temple Run against 4.5 for Jetpack Joyride+. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Temple Run has 418K ratings behind it against 3.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Temple Run's written reviews are positive against 55% of Jetpack Joyride+'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Temple Run | Jetpack Joyride+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (418K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/temple-run/id420009108/reviews) | **[4.5 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jetpack-joyride-plus/id1550866882/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **418K** | 3.7K |
| Positive reviews | **63.3% of reviews** | 55.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#30** | — |
| Size | 373 MB | 275 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Imangi Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/284899742) | [Halfbrick](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) |

## What reviewers say

### Temple Run

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

**Currently charting:** #30 Top Free · Action, #85 Top Free · Casual, #193 Top Free · Games (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


### Jetpack Joyride+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jetpack-joyride-plus/id1550866882)

Embark on an exhilarating endless running adventure with Barry Steakfries, utilizing bullet-powered jetpacks and riding in crazy vehicles. Complete daring missions, collect coins, and customize your character while dodging dangerous obstacles in this action-packed game.

**Highlights:** Fly unique jetpacks, Ride the wave-rider, Complete daring missions, Customize outfits, Dodge lasers and missiles, Collect coins and earn money, Pilot giant mechs and vehicles

**Features:** With Apple Arcade, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best game!
- 👍 Fun game to grind on long car rides
- 👍 Very Good Game
- 👍 Definitive Version
- 👍 Classic, and super fun!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitch
- 🐛 Crashes after EVERY BLING GAME!!!!
- 🐛 Random unexpected crashes
- 🐛 Buggy and unbalanced, odd for such a vintage game
- 🐛 Unavoidable crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Flash is broken on the sleigh of awesomeness
- Stats broken
- Cloud saves don't work
- Crashes after EVERY BLING GAME!!!!
- Random unexpected crashes

**Requested features**

- Add SAM skins, extra backgrounds and more jetpacks
- Implement VR Mode!
- Add crossover events
- Bring back missing vehicles and features from original
- Add more areas and sectors with different designs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Temple Run free?

Temple Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Jetpack Joyride+ free?

Jetpack Joyride+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Temple Run or Jetpack Joyride+?

Jetpack Joyride+ is rated higher. Temple Run averages 4.4 out of 5 from 418K ratings, while Jetpack Joyride+ averages 4.5 from 3.7K ratings.

### Do Temple Run or Jetpack Joyride+ have ads?

Temple Run shows ads; Jetpack Joyride+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Temple Run or Jetpack Joyride+?

Temple Run ships an update every 2 months, and Jetpack Joyride+ every 2 months. Most recently, Temple Run was updated on September 24, 2026 and Jetpack Joyride+ on September 24, 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.*