Comparison

Temple Run vs FingerPlay

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

FingerPlay

Features
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Play Rock, Paper, Scissors in a whole new way! FingerPlay transforms the classic game into a modern, intuitive experience where your fingers do the playing. SIMPLE, INTUITIVE GAMEPLAY • Tap with ONE finger for Rock • Tap with TWO fingers for Paper • Tap with THREE fingers for Scissors • Quick matches against the computer • Instant feedback and results TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • Monitor your win rate • View recent game history • Chase high scores • Earn achievements • Compete on leaderboards SLEEK DESIGN • Clean, modern interface • Light and dark themes • Multiple icon sets • Haptic feedback • Victory animations • Celebration effects Perfect for quick games while waiting, challenging yourself to improve your strategy, or just having fun with a fresh take on a timeless game. Download now and start playing! Game Center features: • Track achievements • Compare scores • Challenge yourself • Monitor progress A simple, fun game that anyone can play!

Screenshots

Temple Run4 screens
FingerPlay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FingerPlay at none against Temple Run's 5. FingerPlay also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). Temple Run's advantage is chart position (#31 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and device support 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. FingerPlay asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Temple Run ships an update every 2 months, FingerPlay daily. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Temple Run versus FingerPlay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTemple RunFingerPlay
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (420K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings420K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#31 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size373 MB2 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperImangi Studios, LLCLuke Hand

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

FingerPlay

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

FingerPlay

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Temple Run free?
Temple Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FingerPlay free?
FingerPlay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Temple Run or FingerPlay have ads?
Temple Run shows ads; FingerPlay does not.
Which is updated more often, Temple Run or FingerPlay?
Temple Run ships an update every 2 months, and FingerPlay daily. Most recently, Temple Run was updated on October 26, 2026 and FingerPlay on October 7, 2026.

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