Comparison

Candy Crush Saga vs Temple Run 2

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

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About

Candy Crush Saga

Engage in a world of sweet match-3 puzzles with thousands of challenging levels. Discover unique game modes, conquer obstacles with powerful boosters, and compete with friends. Enjoy offline play and daily rewards in this addictive puzzle adventure.

Highlights
  • Thousands of challenging match-3 levels
  • Unique game modes
  • Powerful boosters and combos
  • Daily rewards and special events
  • Offline play supported
  • Connect and compete with friends
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Explore a world full of delicious match-3 puzzles and endless fun! Blast through thousands of challenging levels in this timeless puzzle game from King. Match candies, conquer jelly, toffees, and jam, and uncover sweet surprises in every puzzle. Classic Match-3 Gameplay with Fresh Twists - Discover unique game modes like Gummy Dragons and Bubblegum Pop. - Match and blast your way through matching levels full of sugar-coated fun. - Master tricky puzzles and create explosive combos to clear the board! Brain-Boosting Challenges & Special Events - Daily Rewards: Log in every day to claim free boosters and extra lives. - Time-Limited Events: Compete in themed challenges and win exclusive prizes. - Tournaments & Leaderboards: Crush more candies than your friends and rise to the top to become the ultimate match-3 master! Bonbon Blitz Your Way Through Extra Sticky Levels - Use powerful boosters like Bonbon Blitz, Lollipop Hammer, and Jelly Fish to solve puzzles and boost your score. - Stuck on a level? Boosters and extra moves will help you blast through any obstacle. Play Offline or Online, Anytime and Anywhere - No internet, no problem: Enjoy offline gameplay and keep the fun going wherever you are. - Ad-free fun means uninterrupted candy-matching bliss! Connect with Friends & Join the Candy Kingdom - Share lives, compare scores, and see who’s the match-3 master in your friends circle. - Connect your game to Facebook to sync progress, compete with friends, and unlock exclusive rewards! Discover more from King Looking for more brain-teasing fun? Try Candy Crush Soda Saga or Farm Heroes Saga for fresh twists on classic match-3 puzzles. Or dive into sweet solitaire action with the new Candy Crush Solitaire! Candy Crush Saga is free to play, but optional in-game items require payment. You can turn off the payment feature in your device’s settings. All Stars 2026 Selected level 5+. 18+. In-game event from 09:00 EST 5 March to 09:00 EDT 8 April, 2026. Participating countries only. Void where prohibited. Win the in-game event and receive an invite to the live contest 3-6 June in London for a chance to win a share of $1,000,000 USD. Requires travel to London. T&Cs: to.king.com/terms. Candy Crush Saga contains optional in-game purchases. © /TM / ® 2026 King.com Ltd. “King”, “Candy Crush All Stars" and associated marks and logos are trademarks of King.com Ltd or related entities.

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

Candy Crush Saga4 screens
Temple Run 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Temple Run 2 at 65% against Candy Crush Saga's 39%. Candy Crush Saga's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (4M vs 496K). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Candy Crush Saga sells 8 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

Candy Crush Saga holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Candy Crush Saga has 4M ratings behind it against 496K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 39% of Candy Crush Saga's written reviews are positive against 65% of Temple Run 2's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Candy Crush Saga ships an update fortnightly, Temple Run 2 monthly. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Candy Crush Saga versus Temple Run 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCandy Crush SagaTemple Run 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4M ratings) — better4.5 (496K ratings)
Positive reviews39.2% of reviews65.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4M — better496K
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#3 — better#22
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size308 MB251 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperKingImangi Studios, LLC

Customer experience

Candy Crush Saga

All ratings4,040,302 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral3.5%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews6,136 reviews
Positive39.2%
Neutral10.7%
Negative50.1%

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

Candy Crush Saga

From 4M App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Visually appealing
  • 🎮 Addictive gameplay
  • 🕰️ Relaxing time-killer
  • 👍 Generous with free boosters

Room to improve

  • 💰 Excessive in-app purchases
  • 🤯 Frustratingly difficult levels
  • 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
  • 🔒 Lack of transparency in algorithms
  • 🔧 Buggy and crashes frequently

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

Candy Crush Saga

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Boosters and rewards not registering properly
  • Crashes when switching between apps
  • Sync issues with Facebook account

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to skip difficult levels
  • More free boosters and lives
  • Improved level difficulty progression
  • Clearer explanations of game mechanics

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

8 purchases

Candy Crush Saga

One-time8
  • Extra Moves3 variants$0.99
  • Extra Lives$0.99
  • 10x Gold Bars package$0.99
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  • XS Gold Bars Pack$1.99
  • Lollipop Hammer$1.99
  • Extra small offer$2.99
  • Small offer$5.99
  • S Gold Bars Pack$7.99
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 Candy Crush Saga free?
Candy Crush Saga 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, Candy Crush Saga or Temple Run 2?
Candy Crush Saga is rated higher. Candy Crush Saga averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4M ratings, while Temple Run 2 averages 4.5 from 496K ratings.
Do Candy Crush Saga or Temple Run 2 have ads?
Both Candy Crush Saga and Temple Run 2 show ads.
Which is updated more often, Candy Crush Saga or Temple Run 2?
Candy Crush Saga ships an update fortnightly, and Temple Run 2 monthly. Most recently, Candy Crush Saga was updated on November 7, 2026 and Temple Run 2 on November 7, 2026.
Which is more popular, Candy Crush Saga or Temple Run 2?
Candy Crush Saga currently peaks at #3 in the App Store charts, and Temple Run 2 at #22. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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