# Temple Run 2 vs Block Blast！

The clearest difference is update cadence: Block Blast！ at every 3 days against Temple Run 2's monthly. Block Blast！ also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (76% vs 65%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Temple Run 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Block Blast！ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Block Blast！ holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block Blast！ has 2.7M ratings behind it against 495K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Temple Run 2's written reviews are positive against 76% of Block Blast！'s.

Temple Run 2 ships an update monthly, Block Blast！ every 3 days. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Temple Run 2 | Block Blast！ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (495K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/temple-run-2/id572395608/reviews) | **[4.9 (2.7M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-blast/id1617391485/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 495K | **2.7M** |
| Positive reviews | 65.4% of reviews | **76.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #21 | **#6** |
| Size | 253 MB | 194 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Imangi Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/284899742) | [Hungry Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655290753) |

## What reviewers say

### Temple Run 2

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

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Free · Adventure, #63 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


### Block Blast！

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-blast/id1617391485)

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Free · Casual, #7 Top Free · Puzzle, #12 Top Free · Games, #82 Top Free (US App Store)

Engage your mind with a vibrant block-crushing puzzle game. Solve daily challenges, strategically place colorful cubes on an 8x8 board, and aim for endless high scores. Enjoy satisfying chain reactions and a relaxing yet challenging experience, playable offline.

**Highlights:** Daily puzzle variety, Block puzzle saga, Endless high score hunt, Strategic puzzle gameplay, Adventure mode, Offline fun

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Subscribe | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Subscribe | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Subscribe | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Great for passing time
- 🎨 Vibrant graphics and animations
- 🧠 Challenges the mind
- 📱 Works offline

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🤖 Algorithm appears rigged at higher scores
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Retry button not functioning properly
- Levels resetting unexpectedly
- Blocks not registering properly

**Requested features**

- Option to pay for ad-free experience
- More game modes and level variety
- Ability to rotate/manipulate blocks
- Progression and rewards system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Temple Run 2 free?

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

### Is Block Blast！ free?

Block Blast！ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Temple Run 2 or Block Blast！?

Block Blast！ is rated higher. Temple Run 2 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 495K ratings, while Block Blast！ averages 4.9 from 2.7M ratings.

### Do Temple Run 2 or Block Blast！ have ads?

Both Temple Run 2 and Block Blast！ show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Temple Run 2 or Block Blast！?

Temple Run 2 ships an update monthly, and Block Blast！ every 3 days. Most recently, Temple Run 2 was updated on September 26, 2026 and Block Blast！ on September 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Temple Run 2 or Block Blast！?

Temple Run 2 currently peaks at #21 in the App Store charts, and Block Blast！ at #6. 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.*