# Temple Run 2 vs Beast Chaser

The clearest difference is rating: Beast Chaser at 5.0 against Temple Run 2's 4.5. Beast Chaser also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Temple Run 2's advantage is ratings volume (496K vs 1) and chart position (#22 vs unranked). 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 Beast Chaser sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Beast Chaser holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Temple Run 2 has 496K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Temple Run 2 ships an update monthly, Beast Chaser weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Temple Run 2 | Beast Chaser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (496K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/temple-run-2/id572395608/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beast-chaser/id6449166663/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **496K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 65.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#22** | — |
| Size | 251 MB | 372 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Imangi Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/284899742) | [iGold Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/309577567) |

## What reviewers say

### Temple Run 2

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

**Currently charting:** #22 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


### Beast Chaser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beast-chaser/id6449166663)

Embark on a thrilling chase to recover a stolen item from a mischievous beast. Run, dodge obstacles, and use fruits and vegetables to catch your target. Engage in hundreds of unique missions and an endless runner mode.

**Highlights:** Chase and catch mischievous beasts, Dodge obstacles while running, Throw or kick items to catch beasts, Hundreds of unique missions, Endless runner mode, Collect coins for power-ups, Choose from various animal avatars

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 6000 COINS | $0.99 | one-time |
| 25000 COINS + 25 KEYS | $4.99 | one-time |
| 30 KEYS | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50000 COINS + 30 LIVES | $9.99 | one-time |
| 125000 COINS | $12.99 | one-time |
| 120 KEYS | $16.99 | one-time |
| 400,000 COINS | $24.99 | one-time |
| MEGA BUNDLE OFFER | $34.99 | one-time |
| 300 KEYS | $34.99 | one-time |
| 1,000,000 COINS | $74.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Temple Run 2 free?

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

### Is Beast Chaser free?

Beast Chaser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Temple Run 2 or Beast Chaser?

Beast Chaser is rated higher. Temple Run 2 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 496K ratings, while Beast Chaser averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Temple Run 2 or Beast Chaser have ads?

Both Temple Run 2 and Beast Chaser show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Temple Run 2 or Beast Chaser?

Temple Run 2 ships an update monthly, and Beast Chaser weekly. Most recently, Temple Run 2 was updated on October 28, 2026 and Beast Chaser on October 20, 2026.

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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.*