Comparison

DEAD TRIGGER vs Temple Run 2

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DEAD TRIGGER

Engage in intense first-person shooter combat against hordes of zombies. Secure supplies, rescue survivors, and explore a city to uncover a dark truth. Utilize a vast arsenal of weapons and gadgets to survive the apocalypse.

Highlights
  • Smash hordes of zombies
  • Secure vital supplies
  • Save other survivors
  • Explore the city
  • Lethal arsenal of weapons
  • Powerful gadgets
  • Character upgrades
Features
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Get ready for Non-Stop Action in this Award Winning Shooter Game: App Store - Best of the Year Apple's Hall Of Fame Unity Awards Over 60 Million downloads Gear up for some extreme zombie slaying! - Smash hordes of bloodthirsty zombies - Secure vital supplies - Save other survivors - Protect the Safe Haven - Explore the city - Uncover the shocking truth in this intense FPS action game! Wipe out the horde in a variety of imaginative ways - Blast 'em out of existence with a lethal arsenal of weapons - Put them out of their misery with powerful explosives - Dispatch of the zombie horde with countless creative ways - Evolving zombie AI will keep you on your toes Load your gun and shoot ‘em up - Equip yourself with beautifully realistic weapons - Colt 1911, Scorpion, Striker, Enfield, or a Minigun - Get stuck in with brutal melee weapons like the Chainsaw, Brain Mill and more - Utilise powerful gadgets including a laser amputator, blade chopper, baits, mines, grenades, radar and more - Unlock 13 character upgrades like Radar and Autoheal New online service: - Receive free updates with new missions, weapons, gadgets, characters and more - Back up your progress on the Cloud - Add your friends and more! HOT NEWS: If you love Dead Trigger, don’t forget to check out the sequel, DEAD TRIGGER 2! We’re sure you’ll give it two severed thumbs up. It’s out NOW. We are happy to share more with you and hear your thoughts! Please follow us at: https://www.facebook.com/DEADTRIGGER

About

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.

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
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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

Screenshots

DEAD TRIGGER4 screens
Temple Run 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Temple Run 2 at monthly against DEAD TRIGGER's every 3 months. Temple Run 2 also leads on ratings volume (496K vs 39K) and chart position (#20 vs unranked). DEAD TRIGGER's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. DEAD TRIGGER 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DEAD TRIGGER holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Temple Run 2 has 496K ratings behind it against 39K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of DEAD TRIGGER's written reviews are positive against 65% of Temple Run 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DEAD TRIGGER ships an update every 3 months, Temple Run 2 monthly. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
DEAD TRIGGER versus Temple Run 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDEAD TRIGGERTemple Run 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (39K ratings) — better4.5 (496K ratings)
Positive reviews70.9% of reviews — better65.1% of reviews
Number of ratings39K496K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#20 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size449 MB251 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperDeca Games EOODImangi Studios, LLC

Customer experience

DEAD TRIGGER

All ratings38,517 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral4.0%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews533 reviews
Positive70.9%
Neutral9.2%
Negative19.9%

Temple Run 2

All ratings495,284 ratings
Positive87.6%
Neutral5.9%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews1,279 reviews
Positive65.1%
Neutral9.8%
Negative25.2%

User reviews

DEAD TRIGGER

From 39K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Great graphics
  • 💡 Customizable controls
  • 🎮 Reminds players of classic zombie shooters
  • 🎉 Fun and addictive

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🔧 Bugs and glitches
  • 💰 Progression feels grindy without in-app purchases
  • 🎮 Controls can be awkward
  • 🕹️ Lack of controller support

Temple Run 2

From 496K App Store ratings

What 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

DEAD TRIGGER

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crossbow not functioning properly
  • Audio glitches and missing sound effects
  • Crashes after completing missions
  • Inability to progress past tutorial
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • More levels and story content
  • Expanded weapon selection
  • Online multiplayer mode
  • Ability to replay story missions
  • Cloud save sync improvements

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

10 purchases

DEAD TRIGGER

One-time10
  • Money Pile$0.99
  • Gold Pile$2.99
  • Money Credit$2.99
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  • Gold Credit$3.99
  • Gold Cache$4.99
  • Money Cache$4.99
  • Gold Bundle$9.99
  • Money Bundle$9.99
  • Gold Stockpile$14.99
  • Gold Treasure$24.99
10 purchases

Temple Run 2

One-time10
  • 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

Questions

Is DEAD TRIGGER free?
DEAD TRIGGER 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, DEAD TRIGGER or Temple Run 2?
DEAD TRIGGER is rated higher. DEAD TRIGGER averages 4.7 out of 5 from 39K ratings, while Temple Run 2 averages 4.5 from 496K ratings.
Do DEAD TRIGGER or Temple Run 2 have ads?
Both DEAD TRIGGER and Temple Run 2 show ads.
Which is updated more often, DEAD TRIGGER or Temple Run 2?
DEAD TRIGGER ships an update every 3 months, and Temple Run 2 monthly. Most recently, DEAD TRIGGER was updated on November 8, 2026 and Temple Run 2 on November 8, 2026.

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