Temple Run vs Minion Rush
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!
Minion Rush
Experience thrilling adventures in this refreshed endless runner game featuring beloved characters. Enjoy updated visuals, exciting challenges, and a variety of costumes and gadgets to customize your runs. Compete in tournaments and solve puzzles inspired by the movies.
- Endless run mode
- Collect and upgrade Minion costumes
- Unique gadgets for gameplay customization
- Powerful power-ups
- Daily and weekly tournaments
- Story puzzles inspired by movies
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Step into the New Generation of Minion Rush! Get ready to experience new adventures in Minion Rush, the ultimate endless running game! Packed with updated features, exciting challenges, and nonstop fun from Illumination's beloved Minions franchise, this refreshed experience is bigger, bolder, and better than ever! Brought to you by Gameloft, in collaboration with Illumination and Universal Products & Experiences, Minion Rush delivers endless action, mischief, and surprises that you can play anytime, anywhere. Dive into a refreshed game and discover the despicable fun that only the Minions can bring! A Fresh New Look Explore a revamped game with updated visuals, sleek UI, and modern designs. From reimagined locations to brand-new adventures, the design has been updated to keep the fun flowing! Endless Run Action Jump right into the action with the brand-new endless run mode! Push your skills to the limit, break records, and collect incredible rewards. Every run is a chance to chase glory! Progress with the Hall of Jam Collect bananas during your runs to unlock exciting rewards like new locations, Minion costumes, and fun features. Collect and Upgrade Minion Costumes Run in style with an ever-expanding wardrobe of themed Minion costumes! Unlock Costume Collections packed with unique outfits and special bonuses to supercharge your runs. Collect exclusive themed stickers to bring your Minions to life with personality and flair! Unique Gadgets for Extra Fun Boost your gameplay with clever Gadgets! Pair them with your favorite costumes to customize your runs and discover endless possibilities. Power-Up Your Runs Go farther and faster with powerful power-ups! Unlock special abilities to maximize your performance and make every run unforgettable. Exciting Tournaments Unleash your competitive side with daily and weekly tournaments! Rise through the ranks, claim legendary rewards, and prove you're the ultimate Minion runner. Challenge players from around the globe and dominate the leaderboards! Solve Story Puzzles Dive into the Minions universe with Story Puzzles! Inspired by the iconic movies, Story Puzzles let you relive your favorite moments with your favorite Minions. It's puzzle fun you won't want to miss! Personalize Your Player Profile Showcase your achievements with customizable Player Profiles! Create your unique in-game identity with personalized nicknames, avatars, and frames. Compete with flair and climb the leaderboards in style. Join more than a billion players worldwide and experience the mischief, mayhem, and nonstop fun of Minion Rush! ___________________ You can download and play this game for free. Please note that it also allows play using virtual currency, which can be acquired as you progress through the game, by watching certain ads, or by paying with real money. Purchases of virtual currency using real money are made via a credit card or another payment method linked to your account, when you input your iTunes password. You will not be asked to re-enter your credit card number or PIN. Once your iTunes password is entered, your account will allow in-app purchases for 15 minutes. To restrict or disable in-app purchases, you can change your device settings. This game contains ads for Gameloft products or third parties, which may redirect you to a third-party site. You can disable your device's ad identifier for interest-based ads in your device settings, under Settings -> Privacy -> Apple Advertising. Certain aspects of this game will require players to connect to the Internet. Visit our official site at http://gmlft.co/website_EN Check out the new blog at http://gmlft.co/central Privacy Policy: http://www.gameloft.com/en/privacy-notice Terms of Use: http://www.gameloft.com/en/conditions-of-use End-User License Agreement: http://www.gameloft.com/en/eula
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Minion Rush at fortnightly against Temple Run's every 2 months. Minion Rush also leads on chart position (#1 vs #30) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 Minion Rush sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Minion Rush holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 418K and 295K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Temple Run's written reviews are positive against 67% of Minion Rush's.
Temple Run ships an update every 2 months, Minion Rush fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Temple Run | Minion Rush |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (418K ratings) | 4.6 (295K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 63.3% of reviews | 66.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 418K — better | 295K |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #30 | #1 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 373 MB | 656 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Imangi Studios, LLC | Gameloft |
Customer experience
Temple Run
Minion Rush
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
Minion Rush
From 295K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Variety of minion costumes and abilities
- 🎨 Visually appealing graphics and animations
- 💰 Ability to earn in-game currency without paying
- 🕹️ Smooth and responsive controls
Room to improve
- 🛑 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Missions and challenges feel repetitive
- 🔄 Forced missions that end the run prematurely
- 🔧 Glitches and bugs causing crashes or freezes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
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
Minion Rush
Reported bugs
4 issues- Ads not loading or causing the game to freeze
- Progress and achievements not saving properly
- Inconsistent controls and unresponsive inputs
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS/Android versions
Requested features
5 requests- Bring back the old endless running mode
- Add more diverse and challenging levels
- Improve the reward system for completing missions
- Introduce a level editor or custom run creator
- Optimize the game for better performance on older 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
Minion Rush
- Small Stack of Tokens$0.99
- Worker Minion Costume$0.99
- Stack of Tokens$1.99
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- Pile of Tokens$1.99
- Piggy Bank 3$2.99
- Pile of Tokens Game Pack$4.99
- Golden Banana$4.99
- Crate of Tokens Game Pack$9.99
- Truckload of Tokens$14.99
- Mountain of Tokens Game Pack$19.99









