# Temple Run vs Flying Penguin

The clearest difference is rating: Flying Penguin at 5.0 against Temple Run's 4.4. Flying Penguin also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). Temple Run's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 40 months) and ratings volume (421K vs 2). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Temple Run sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Flying Penguin asks for nothing beyond the download.

Flying Penguin holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Temple Run has 421K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Temple Run ships an update every 2 months, Flying Penguin every 40 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Temple Run | Flying Penguin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (421K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/temple-run/id420009108/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flying-penguin-flapyourwings/id999859641/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **421K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 72.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 40 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#15** | — |
| Size | 373 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Imangi Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/284899742) | [Emrah Kavak](https://appshunter.io/developer/551857478) |

## What reviewers say

### Temple Run

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

**Currently charting:** #15 Top Free · Action, #52 Top Free · Casual, #114 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


### Flying Penguin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flying-penguin-flapyourwings/id999859641)

Test your reflexes in this endless high-score game by flapping your wings to control a flying penguin. Compete with friends and share your achievements. Perfect for quick breaks with its simple controls and charming arctic graphics.

**Highlights:** Flap controls for penguin, Endless high-score gameplay, Game Center integration, Social sharing (Twitter), Addictive gameplay, Arctic graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Temple Run free?

Temple Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Flying Penguin free?

Flying Penguin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Temple Run or Flying Penguin?

Flying Penguin is rated higher. Temple Run averages 4.4 out of 5 from 421K ratings, while Flying Penguin averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Temple Run or Flying Penguin have ads?

Temple Run shows ads; Flying Penguin does not.

### Which is updated more often, Temple Run or Flying Penguin?

Temple Run ships an update every 2 months, and Flying Penguin every 40 months. Most recently, Temple Run was updated on November 12, 2026 and Flying Penguin on November 1, 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.*