# Temple Run vs Radical Rappelling

The clearest difference is rating: Temple Run at 4.4 against Radical Rappelling's 3.9. Temple Run also leads on ratings volume (420K vs 182) and review sentiment (72% vs 53%). Radical Rappelling's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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.

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 420K ratings behind it against 182, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Temple Run's written reviews are positive against 53% of Radical Rappelling's.

Temple Run ships an update every 2 months, Radical Rappelling every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Temple Run | Radical Rappelling |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (420K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/temple-run/id420009108/reviews)** | [3.9 (182 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radical-rappelling/id882398562/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **420K** | 182 |
| Positive reviews | **72.2% of reviews** | 52.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#28** | — |
| Size | 373 MB | 388 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Imangi Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/284899742) | [Halfbrick](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) |

## What reviewers say

### Temple Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/temple-run/id420009108)

**Currently charting:** #28 Top Free · Action, #100 Top Free · Casual, #210 Top Free · Games (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ad Removal | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Coins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 🎮 Nostalgic and addictive
- 💎 Customizable characters
- 🌳 Detailed jungle environments

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repetitive obstacles
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔇 Intrusive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent controls and unresponsive swipes
- Crashes and freezes on some devices
- Incorrect score tracking and display

**Requested features**

- More character and environment variety
- Ability to disable ads for a one-time fee
- Leaderboards and achievements
- Offline mode


### Radical Rappelling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radical-rappelling/id882398562)

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Halfbrick+ (Early Adopter) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Trial) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Yearly discount) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Halfbrick+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Halfbrick+ | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 420K ratings, while Radical Rappelling averages 3.9 from 182 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 October 28, 2026 and Radical Rappelling on October 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*