# Subway Surfers vs Temple Run 2

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.

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 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Subway Surfers | Temple Run 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway-surfers/id512939461/reviews)** | [4.5 (495K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/temple-run-2/id572395608/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.8M** | 495K |
| Positive reviews | **86.5% of reviews** | 65.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | #23 |
| Size | 407 MB | 253 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Sybo Games ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/471259040) | [Imangi Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/284899742) |

## What reviewers say

### Subway Surfers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway-surfers/id512939461)

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Free · Action, #18 Top Free · Casual, #28 Top Free · Games, #115 Top Grossing · Action, #179 Top Free (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Endless running gameplay, Dodge oncoming trains, Grind trains, Colorful HD graphics, Hoverboard surfing, Paint powered jetpack

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7,500 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 12 500 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 45,000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Double Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 65 000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 25 Keys | $4.99 | one-time |
| 40 Keys | $4.99 | one-time |
| Key Pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 📱 Works well offline
- 🎨 Diverse characters and themes
- 🎢 Challenging and fast-paced
- 🎁 Rewarding progression system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Frequent updates can be disruptive
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🕹️ Difficulty controlling character at times
- 🔍 Lack of save/sync across devices

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after updates
- Disappearing high scores and progress
- Unresponsive controls during gameplay
- Ads that redirect to App Store unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/temple-run-2/id572395608)

**Currently charting:** #23 Top Free · Adventure, #65 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Usain Bolt | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bruce Lee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Doubler | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chalice of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chalice of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Coins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Gorgeous graphics and sound
- 👍 Engaging gameplay and characters
- 👍 Variety of maps and challenges
- 👍 Nostalgic and fun experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for maps and characters
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs with controls and performance
- 📺 Excessive and intrusive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent jump/slide/turn responsiveness
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Daily challenges not registering properly
- Issues with loading new content and maps

**Requested features**

- More free maps and content
- Increased challenge and difficulty progression
- More character customization options
- Ability to transfer progress across devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Subway Surfers free?

Subway Surfers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Temple Run 2 free?

Temple Run 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Subway Surfers or Temple Run 2?

Subway Surfers is rated higher. Subway Surfers averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.8M ratings, while Temple Run 2 averages 4.5 from 495K ratings.

### Do Subway Surfers or Temple Run 2 have ads?

Both Subway Surfers and Temple Run 2 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Subway Surfers or Temple Run 2?

Subway Surfers ships an update weekly, and Temple Run 2 monthly. Most recently, Subway Surfers was updated on September 26, 2026 and Temple Run 2 on September 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Subway Surfers or Temple Run 2?

Subway Surfers currently peaks at #5 in the App Store charts, and Temple Run 2 at #23. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*