Temple Run vs Geometry Dash Lite
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!
Geometry Dash Lite
Experience a rhythm-based action platformer where you must jump and fly through dangerous levels filled with obstacles. Master simple one-touch gameplay to overcome challenges and unlock customization options for your character. Practice your skills to conquer increasingly difficult stages.
- Rhythm-based action platforming
- Unlockable icons and colors
- Rocket flying and gravity flipping
- Practice mode for skill improvement
- Near impossible challenges
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Jump and fly your way through danger in this rhythm-based action platformer! "Frustratingly wonderful" - Kotaku "Geometry Dash provides all of the challenge expected from an “impossible” game while also making it more accessible to newcomers." - 148Apps "Geometry Dash is a fast-paced platformer that will leave you screaming in frustration, but you’ll keep coming back for more." - AppAdvice Prepare for a near impossible challenge in the world of Geometry Dash. Push your skills to the limit as you jump, fly and flip your way through dangerous passages and spiky obstacles. Simple one touch game play that will keep you entertained for hours! Check out the full version for new levels, soundtracks, achievements, online level editor and much much more! Game Features • Rhythm-based Action Platforming! • Unlock new icons and colors to customize your character! • Fly rockets, flip gravity and much more! • Use practice mode to sharpen your skills! • Challenge yourself with the near impossible! Contact: support@robtopgames.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Geometry Dash Lite at none against Temple Run's 5. Geometry Dash Lite also leads on chart position (#3 vs #29) 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. Geometry Dash Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Temple Run against 4.3 for Geometry Dash Lite. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 418K and 257K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Temple Run's written reviews are positive against 70% of Geometry Dash Lite's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Temple Run | Geometry Dash Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (418K ratings) — better | 4.3 (257K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 63.3% of reviews | 70.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 418K — better | 257K |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Best chart rank | #29 | #3 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 373 MB | 256 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Imangi Studios, LLC | RobTop Games AB |
Customer experience
Temple Run
Geometry Dash Lite
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
Geometry Dash Lite
From 257K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Customizable character and levels
- 🎵 Excellent music and soundtrack
- 👍 Challenging but rewarding experience
Room to improve
- 🔍 Lack of new levels in the Lite version
- 📢 Too many ads interrupting gameplay
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🕹️ Inconsistent jump registration
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
Geometry Dash Lite
Reported bugs
3 issues- Game crashing or closing unexpectedly
- Character jumping automatically after ads
- Music not playing or getting interrupted
Requested features
4 requests- More easy and moderate difficulty levels
- Ability to save character customization
- Option to disable ads or pay for ad-free version
- Improved practice mode with better checkpoint system
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
Geometry Dash Lite
No in-app purchases
Questions
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