Comparison

Temple Run 2 vs Sonic Dash Run

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

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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

About

Sonic Dash Run

Experience fast-paced endless runner action with iconic characters like Sonic the Hedgehog. Race through vibrant 3D courses, dodge obstacles, collect rings, and battle familiar villains. Unlock new characters and explore classic Sonic environments in this exciting mobile game.

Highlights
  • Endless runner gameplay
  • Collect rings and power-ups
  • Battle iconic bosses
  • Unlock and play as Sonic characters
  • Explore classic Sonic levels
  • Easy-to-use controls
Currently charting
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Speed through epic endless runner action in Sonic Dash! Run, jump, spin, and race across stunning 3D courses with Sonic the Hedgehog and friends in SEGA’s hit fast-paced runner game. Dash through iconic zones, dodge obstacles, collect rings, and defeat powerful bosses in an adrenaline-fueled adventure packed with nonstop action, lightning-fast gameplay, and exciting events! Play as Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Shadow, Amy, Blaze, Silver, and many more legendary Sonic characters. Unlock new runners, upgrade your abilities, and build the ultimate team as you compete in thrilling endless races and special limited-time challenges. Feel the rush of high-speed runner gameplay with easy controls, explosive boosts, and cinematic environments inspired by the Sonic universe. Whether you love arcade games, offline runner games, racing games, or action-packed adventures, Sonic Dash delivers endless fun for players of all ages. Race through iconic Sonic worlds including Green Hill Zone, Sky Sanctuary, Beach Zone, and more. Sprint across high-speed tracks, dodge traps, and blast through Badniks with Sonic’s signature Spin Dash attack. Take on epic boss battles against Dr. Eggman, Zazz, and other powerful enemies. Dodge attacks, react fast, and unleash powerful moves to earn huge rewards and dominate the leaderboards. Join fast-paced Blitz events and special seasonal challenges to unlock exclusive characters, rewards, and powerful upgrades. Compete in daily missions, complete exciting objectives, and discover new adventures every week. SONIC DASH FEATURES: EPIC ENDLESS RUNNER ACTION • Run, race, jump, and dash at incredible speed • Experience smooth and fast-paced endless runner gameplay • Easy-to-use controls designed for quick reflexes and nonstop action • Collect rings, power-ups, boosters, and rewards PLAY AS YOUR FAVORITE SONIC CHARACTERS • Unlock Sonic, Shadow, Tails, Knuckles, Shadow, Amy, Rouge, Blaze, Silver, and more • Upgrade characters with unique powers and abilities • Discover new costumes, special variants, and rare event characters FAST-PACED BLITZ EVENTS • Compete in limited-time blitz events and special challenges • Unlock exclusive rewards, characters, and collectibles • Climb leaderboards and complete daily missions ICONIC SONIC WORLDS IN 3D • Race through Green Hill Zone, Sky Sanctuary, Beach Zone, and more • Enjoy visually stunning 3D runner environments • Dash through loops, corkscrews, underwater paths, and high-speed tracks EPIC BOSS BATTLES • Battle Dr. Eggman, Zazz, and dangerous enemies • Dodge attacks and strike back with powerful Spin Dash moves • Earn massive rewards and high scores MORE THAN AN ENDLESS RUNNER • Rescue animal friends and explore the Sonic universe • Customize and upgrade your experience • Discover fresh content, events, and surprises regularly If you love endless runner games, racing games, fast arcade action, and Sonic adventures, Sonic Dash is the ultimate speed experience. Download now and start running! ------ Privacy Policy: http://www.sega.com/mprivacy/ Terms of Use: http://www.sega.com/Mobile_EULA SEGA’s Sonic Dash is ad-supported and in-app purchases are not required to progress. Ad-free play is available with an in-app purchase. Other than for users known to be under 13, this game may include “Interest Based Ads“ (please see http://www.sega.com/mprivacy#3IBADiscolure for more information) and may collect “Precise Location Data” (please see http://www.sega.com/mprivacy#5LocationDataDisclosure for more information). © SEGA. All rights reserved. SEGA, the SEGA logo, SONIC THE HEDGEHOG and SONIC DASH are registered trademarks or trademarks of SEGA CORPORATION.

Screenshots

Temple Run 24 screens
Sonic Dash Run4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sonic Dash Run at 88% against Temple Run 2's 65%. Sonic Dash Run also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Temple Run 2's advantage is chart position (#18 vs #74). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. Temple Run 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Sonic Dash Run 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

Sonic Dash Run holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 495K and 418K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Temple Run 2's written reviews are positive against 88% of Sonic Dash Run's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Temple Run 2 ships an update monthly, Sonic Dash Run every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Temple Run 2 versus Sonic Dash Run: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTemple Run 2Sonic Dash Run
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (495K ratings)4.7 (418K ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.2% of reviews88.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings495K — better418K
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#18 — better#74
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size253 MB351 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperImangi Studios, LLCSEGA

Customer experience

Temple Run 2

All ratings494,507 ratings
Positive87.6%
Neutral5.9%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews1,255 reviews
Positive65.2%
Neutral9.7%
Negative25.1%

Sonic Dash Run

All ratings418,028 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral3.6%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews3,532 reviews
Positive88.0%
Neutral4.4%
Negative7.6%

User reviews

Temple Run 2

From 495K 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

Sonic Dash Run

From 418K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Awesome game
  • 🚀 Fun and challenging gameplay
  • 💡 Lots of characters to unlock
  • 👍 Enjoyable for all ages
  • 🚀 Addictive and replayable

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Game feels too easy after a while
  • 🐛 Glitches and performance issues
  • 💰 Difficult to unlock characters without spending money
  • 🔒 Lack of customization options
  • 🐛 Bosses feel repetitive

Bugs and requests

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

Sonic Dash Run

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game crashes and freezes frequently
  • Obstacles and enemies are hard to see at times
  • Character cards and upgrades are glitchy
  • Leaderboard and multiplayer features not working properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more boss battles and enemy variety
  • Implement a story mode or progression system
  • Allow character customization and skins
  • Improve performance and reduce crashes
  • Add more zones and level variety

In-app purchases

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
10 purchases

Sonic Dash Run

One-time10
  • Free Revive$1.99
  • Sonic Dash- Pocket Money$1.99
  • Starter Bundle$2.99
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  • Breeze Bundle$3.99
  • Double Rings$3.99
  • Breakout Bundle$3.99
  • Espio the Chameleon$3.99
  • Classic Sonic$3.99
  • Booster Bundle$6.99
  • Chest Of Red Star Rings$9.99

Questions

Is Temple Run 2 free?
Temple Run 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sonic Dash Run free?
Sonic Dash Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Temple Run 2 or Sonic Dash Run?
Sonic Dash Run is rated higher. Temple Run 2 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 495K ratings, while Sonic Dash Run averages 4.7 from 418K ratings.
Do Temple Run 2 or Sonic Dash Run have ads?
Both Temple Run 2 and Sonic Dash Run show ads.
Which is updated more often, Temple Run 2 or Sonic Dash Run?
Temple Run 2 ships an update monthly, and Sonic Dash Run every 3 weeks. Most recently, Temple Run 2 was updated on September 29, 2026 and Sonic Dash Run on September 29, 2026.
Which is more popular, Temple Run 2 or Sonic Dash Run?
Temple Run 2 currently peaks at #18 in the App Store charts, and Sonic Dash Run at #74. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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