# Candy Crush Saga vs Temple Run 2

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Candy Crush Saga | Temple Run 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candy-crush-saga/id553834731/reviews)** | [4.5 (496K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/temple-run-2/id572395608/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4M** | 496K |
| Positive reviews | 39.2% of reviews | **65.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | #24 |
| Size | 308 MB | 251 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [King](https://appshunter.io/developer/526656015) | [Imangi Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/284899742) |

## What reviewers say

### Candy Crush Saga

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candy-crush-saga/id553834731)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Grossing · Casual, #3 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #5 Top Grossing · Games, #14 Top Grossing, #22 Top Free · Puzzle, #23 Top Free · Casual, #45 Top Free · Games (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extra Moves | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extra Lives | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10x Gold Bars package | $0.99 | one-time |
| XS Gold Bars Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lollipop Hammer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Extra small offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| S Gold Bars Pack | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Temple Run 2

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

**Currently charting:** #24 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 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 #24. 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.*