Comparison

Temple Run vs Galaxy Wars

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

Galaxy Wars

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Galaxy Wars is a fast-paced 2D space shooter where you pilot a fighter ship against waves of alien enemies! CONTROLS • Tilt your phone left and right to move your ship • Use on-screen buttons for precise control • Hold FIRE to unleash a barrage of bullets POWER-UP SYSTEM • Your firepower grows as your score climbs • Unlock multi-shot, angled fire, and colored energy blasts • Reach higher scores for devastating attack patterns ENDLESS WAVES • Face increasingly aggressive enemy formations • Enemies spawn in groups and grow faster each wave • Survive as long as you can and beat your personal best GLOBAL LEADERBOARD • Submit your score after every run • Compete with players around the world • Track the top 100 all-time scores FEATURES • Smooth 60fps gameplay • Stunning space visuals with nebula effects • Works great on both iPhone and iPad • Life pickups to help you survive longer How far can you go in Galaxy Wars?

Screenshots

Temple Run4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Galaxy Wars at none against Temple Run's 5. Temple Run's advantage is chart position (#28 vs unranked) and device support. On price 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. Galaxy Wars asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Temple Run versus Galaxy Wars: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTemple RunGalaxy Wars
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (420K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings420K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYes—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#28 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better—
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size373 MB3 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperImangi Studios, LLCMuhammed Emin BUGDAYCI

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

Galaxy Wars

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

Galaxy Wars

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Temple Run free?
Temple Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Galaxy Wars free?
Galaxy Wars is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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