Comparison

Temple Run vs Radical Rappelling

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

Radical Rappelling

Experience the thrill of rapid rappelling down an endless volcano. Perform death-defying tricks, collect coins, and unlock new gear. Compete with friends in this action-packed adventure.

Highlights
  • Perform heart-stopping tricks and epic maneuvers
  • Unlock new gear and collectibles
  • Use game-changing power-ups
  • Choose between two unique characters
  • Chain tricks to become invincible
  • Compete against friends
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Feel the rush and hold on tight as Radical Rappelling is back! Join Rip and Roxy as you rappel down mountains at breakneck speed using your rapid reflexes. Pull off death-defying tricks by ricocheting between launch pads, riding rainbows and rocketing over obstacles in the most redonkulous adventure ever. Rack up coins and complete rockin’ missions to unlock sweet new gear for Rip and Roxy, the most fearless risk-takers on the planet. It’s random. It’s ridiculous. It’s really, really rad. Play now! KEY FEATURES: ● Raise the bar with a huge range of heart-stopping tricks and epic manoeuvres! ● Uninterrupted gameplay without ads or in-app purchases ● Roll the Randomizer to equip game-changing power-ups like Recoil Boots and Revives! ● Choose your favourite rappeller, Rip or Roxy, each with unique quests and collectibles! ● Chain tricks and maintain momentum to fill the Remix Bar and become invincible! ● Compete against friends to cement your spot as the craziest thrill-seeker on the planet! WHAT'S HALFBRICK+ Halfbrick+ is a mobile games subscription service featuring: ● Exclusive access to the highest-rated games ● No ads or in app purchases ● Brought to you by the makers of Award-winning mobile games ● Regular updates and new games ● Curated by hand - for gamers by gamers! Kick off your Guest Access with 60 minutes of gameplay! If you like what you see, start your One Month free trial and play all our games without ads, in app purchases, and fully unlocked games! Your subscription will auto-renew after 30 days, or save money with an annual membership! If you have any questions, please contact our support team https://support.halfbrick.com **************************************** Terms of Use: https://www.halfbrick.com/subscription-agreement Privacy Policy: https://www.halfbrick.com/halfbrick-plus-privacy-policy

Screenshots

Temple Run4 screens
Radical Rappelling4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Temple Run at 4.4 against Radical Rappelling's 3.9. Temple Run also leads on ratings volume (418K vs 187) and chart position (#29 vs unranked). Radical Rappelling's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and Radical Rappelling sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Temple Run holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Temple Run has 418K ratings behind it against 187, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Temple Run's written reviews are positive against 53% of Radical Rappelling's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Temple Run ships an update every 2 months, Radical Rappelling every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Temple Run versus Radical Rappelling: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTemple RunRadical Rappelling
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (418K ratings) — better3.9 (187 ratings)
Positive reviews63.3% of reviews — better52.7% of reviews
Number of ratings418K — better187
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#29 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size373 MB388 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperImangi Studios, LLCHalfbrick

Customer experience

Temple Run

All ratings418,162 ratings
Positive85.2%
Neutral6.9%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews1,109 reviews
Positive63.3%
Neutral9.9%
Negative26.8%

Radical Rappelling

All ratings187 ratings
Positive69.5%
Neutral5.9%
Negative24.6%
Written reviews184 reviews
Positive52.7%
Neutral18.5%
Negative28.8%

User reviews

Temple Run

From 418K App Store ratings

What 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

Radical Rappelling

From 187 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Amazing game
  • 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Great graphics and soundtrack
  • 🔥 Highly enjoyable

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and performance issues
  • 💰 Aggressive monetization with mandatory subscriptions
  • 🤔 Upgrades and power-ups don't seem to work as intended
  • 😞 Game is no longer free to play

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

Radical Rappelling

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Progress and unlocks being lost after updates
  • Randomizer feature not functioning properly
  • Inconsistent performance across different devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More new content and updates
  • Ability to purchase a one-time unlock instead of subscription
  • Option to disable ads or in-app purchases
  • Improved tutorial and explanations for gameplay mechanics

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
7 purchases

Radical Rappelling

Subscriptions6
  • Halfbrick+ (Early Adopter)6 Months trial$2.991 Month
  • Halfbrick+ (Trial)1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Halfbrick+$2.991 Month
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  • Halfbrick+ (Yearly discount)$2.991 Month
  • Halfbrick+3 variants$29.991 Year
  • Halfbrick+1 Year trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Halfbrick+$99.99

Questions

Is Temple Run free?
Temple Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Radical Rappelling free?
Radical Rappelling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Temple Run or Radical Rappelling?
Temple Run is rated higher. Temple Run averages 4.4 out of 5 from 418K ratings, while Radical Rappelling averages 3.9 from 187 ratings.
Do Temple Run or Radical Rappelling have ads?
Temple Run shows ads; Radical Rappelling does not.
Which is updated more often, Temple Run or Radical Rappelling?
Temple Run ships an update every 2 months, and Radical Rappelling every 3 weeks. Most recently, Temple Run was updated on September 25, 2026 and Radical Rappelling on September 24, 2026.

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