Subway Surfers vs Temple Run 2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Subway Surfers
Embark on an exhilarating endless running adventure. Dash through vibrant environments, dodge obstacles, and outrun pursuers. Utilize power-ups like jetpacks and hoverboards to enhance your escape and achieve high scores.
- Endless running gameplay
- Dodge oncoming trains
- Grind trains
- Colorful HD graphics
- Hoverboard surfing
- Paint powered jetpack
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DASH as fast as you can! DODGE the oncoming trains! Help Jake, Tricky & Fresh escape from the grumpy Guard and his dog. - Grind trains with your cool crew! - Colorful and vivid HD graphics! - Hoverboard Surfing! - Paint powered jetpack! - Lightning fast swipe acrobatics! - Challenge and help your friends! Join the App Store's most daring chase! A Universal App with HD optimized graphics for retina resolution. Originally co-developed by SYBO and Kiloo.
Temple Run 2
Embark on an exhilarating endless runner adventure through vibrant jungle worlds. Dodge obstacles, collect power-ups, and unlock legendary characters with unique abilities. Compete globally and play offline anytime in this thrilling action-packed game.
- Endless running through diverse environments
- Unlockable legendary characters with unique abilities
- Powerful in-game power-ups
- Intuitive swipe controls for dodging obstacles
- Global leaderboards for competition
- Offline gameplay
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Temple Run 2: The Ultimate Endless Runner Adventure Step into the world of Temple Run 2, the best endless runner game where action, strategy, and adventure collide! Join millions of players and take on the thrill of running, jumping, and escaping through stunning jungle worlds. Can you survive the challenges and become the ultimate runner in this top-rated free game? Why Temple Run 2? * Endless Adventure Awaits: Run through lush jungles, perilous cliffs, fiery volcanoes, and snowy mountains. Every run is a chance to explore new adventures in breathtaking locations. * Legendary Characters: Unlock powerful heroes with unique abilities to enhance your gameplay. Customize their outfits and dominate the leaderboard. * Powerful Power-Ups: Use shields, coin magnets, and speed boosts to power up your runs. These game-changing power-ups will keep you ahead of the danger. * Non-Stop Action: Swipe to turn, jump, slide, and dodge obstacles in a thrilling race for survival. With fast-paced action and intuitive controls, every run is a new challenge. * Compete and Conquer: Challenge players worldwide in this free offline game. Climb the leaderboard and prove you’re the best runner in the world! * Play Offline, Anytime: Enjoy endless fun even without an internet connection. Temple Run 2 is perfect for gaming on the go. Download Temple Run 2 Now! Start your escape today in the most thrilling free endless runner game. Run, jump, and slide your way to glory while enjoying the ultimate jungle adventure. Download now and join the excitement of Temple Run 2! Become a fan of Temple Run on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TempleRun Follow Temple Run on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TempleRun
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Verdict
Subway Surfers and Temple Run 2 both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of Subway Surfers's written reviews are positive against 65% of Temple Run 2's. Subway Surfers also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and ratings volume (3.8M vs 495K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Subway Surfers sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Temple Run 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Subway Surfers against 4.5 for Temple Run 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subway Surfers has 3.8M ratings behind it against 495K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Subway Surfers's written reviews are positive against 65% of Temple Run 2's.
Subway Surfers ships an update weekly, Temple Run 2 monthly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Subway Surfers | Temple Run 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (3.8M ratings) — better | 4.5 (495K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 86.5% of reviews — better | 65.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3.8M — better | 495K |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #5 — better | #18 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 407 MB | 253 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Sybo Games ApS | Imangi Studios, LLC |
Customer experience
Subway Surfers
Temple Run 2
User reviews
Subway Surfers
From 3.8M App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎮 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 📱 Works well offline
- 🎨 Diverse characters and themes
- 🎢 Challenging and fast-paced
- 🎁 Rewarding progression system
Room to improve
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Frequent updates can be disruptive
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🕹️ Difficulty controlling character at times
- 🔍 Lack of save/sync across devices
Temple Run 2
From 495K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Gorgeous graphics and sound
- 👍 Engaging gameplay and characters
- 👍 Variety of maps and challenges
- 👍 Nostalgic and fun experience
Room to improve
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for maps and characters
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs with controls and performance
- 📺 Excessive and intrusive ads
Bugs and requests
Subway Surfers
Reported bugs
4 issues- Game crashes after updates
- Disappearing high scores and progress
- Unresponsive controls during gameplay
- Ads that redirect to App Store unexpectedly
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to save progress across devices
- More customization options for characters
- Difficulty settings or modes
- Multiplayer/competitive features
- Reduced ad frequency or ad-free option
Temple Run 2
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inconsistent jump/slide/turn responsiveness
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Daily challenges not registering properly
- Issues with loading new content and maps
Requested features
4 requests- More free maps and content
- Increased challenge and difficulty progression
- More character customization options
- Ability to transfer progress across devices
In-app purchases
Subway Surfers
- 7,500 Coins$0.99
- 12 500 Coins$0.99
- Starter Pack$0.99
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- Coin Pack 1$0.99
- 45,000 Coins$4.99
- Double Coins$4.99
- 65 000 Coins$4.99
- 25 Keys$4.99
- 40 Keys$4.99
- Key Pack 1$4.99
Temple Run 2
- Handful of Coins$0.99
- Handful of Gems$0.99
- Usain Bolt$0.99
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- Bruce Lee$0.99
- Bag of Coins$4.99
- Coin Doubler$4.99
- Bag of Gems$4.99
- Chalice of Coins$9.99
- Chalice of Gems$9.99
- Chest of Coins$19.99
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