Comparison

Temple Run 2 vs Crossy Road

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

Head to head
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

Crossy Road

Navigate endless obstacles like roads, train tracks, and rivers in this 8-bit arcade hopper. Collect over 300 unique characters and discover 28 distinct worlds. Enjoy simple, innovative gameplay with daily challenges and same-device multiplayer.

Highlights
  • Cross roads, train tracks, and rivers endlessly
  • Collect over 300 silly characters
  • Discover 28 unique worlds
  • Avoid hilarious deaths
  • Compete on leaderboards
  • Same device multiplayer
Features
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Why did the Chicken cross the road? Why did the Pigeon leave THAT there? Why did Unihorse eat all that candy? Crossy Road is the 8-bit endless arcade hopper that started it all. Collect custom characters and navigate freeways, railroads, rivers and much more. Crossy Road® is the #1 viral smash hit you’ll never stop playing. FEATURES: • CROSS ROADS—Cross roads, train tracks, and rivers - endlessly hop forever! • SILLY CHARACTERS—Unlock and collect over 300 characters in our distinctive retro style. • DISCOVER WORLDS—Have fun running, hopping and crossing all day with over 28 worlds to discover. • DON’T DIE—Avoid (or enjoy) hilarious ways to die as you cross through oceans, savannahs, space and more! • LEADERBOARDS—Peck your way to the top in our daily challenges! Play around the world, win gifts and unlock rare characters. • SHINY CARDS—Track your stats with special holographic cards that come with each character. • SPECIAL EVENTS—Celebrate special dates with limited time events and free character giveaways. EXTRA FUN: • Jump into the action and enjoy innovative and simple gameplay. • Discover and explore 28 different worlds each with their own unique arcade style. • Complete Daily Quests! Hop endlessly, scare birds, jump over lily pads, and more! • Same device multiplayer! Challenge your friends and family on same-device multiplayer mode. • Free to play • Play offline games • Join over 250 MILLION players worldwide SUPPORT: Have any problems or suggestions? You can reach us at support@hipsterwhale.com or check out our FAQ www.hipsterwhale.com/crossy-road-support

Screenshots

Temple Run 24 screens
Crossy Road4 screens

Verdict

The call

Temple Run 2 and Crossy Road both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Crossy Road's written reviews are positive against 65% of Temple Run 2's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 Crossy Road sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Crossy Road holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 496K and 740K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Temple Run 2's written reviews are positive against 86% of Crossy Road's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Temple Run 2 ships an update monthly, Crossy Road every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 10 level
Temple Run 2 versus Crossy Road: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTemple Run 2Crossy Road
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (496K ratings)4.7 (740K ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.1% of reviews86.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings496K740K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#23#8 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size251 MB269 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperImangi Studios, LLCHipster Whale Pty Ltd

Customer experience

Temple Run 2

All ratings495,284 ratings
Positive87.6%
Neutral5.9%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews1,271 reviews
Positive65.1%
Neutral9.8%
Negative25.0%

Crossy Road

All ratings739,687 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral3.8%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews5,823 reviews
Positive86.5%
Neutral5.5%
Negative8.1%

User reviews

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

Crossy Road

From 740K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Charming graphics and characters
  • 🚀 Simple yet challenging mechanics
  • 💰 Easy to earn in-game currency
  • 🆓 Free to play with minimal ads

Room to improve

  • 📺 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
  • 💰 Frustrating duplicate character drops
  • 🤔 Unclear mechanics for certain environments
  • 🐛 Occasional glitches and freezing issues

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

Crossy Road

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Pecking Order scores not saving properly
  • Difficulty distinguishing obstacles in certain environments
  • Inconsistent behavior when getting duplicate characters

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to reset high scores
  • Option to disable sound effects
  • More varied game modes and challenges
  • Improved character selection and customization
  • Multiplayer or competitive game modes

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Temple Run 2

One-time10
  • Handful of Coins$0.99
  • Handful of Gems$0.99
  • Usain Bolt$0.99
Show 7 more
  • 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
11 purchases

Crossy Road

One-time11
  • PAC-MANFree
  • Shooty CatFree
  • Flat Eric$0.99
Show 8 more
  • Festive Chicken$0.99
  • Fortune Chicken$0.99
  • Seoul Chicken$0.99
  • PAC-CHICKEN$0.99
  • Brazil Chicken$0.99
  • The Prince of All Cosmos$0.99
  • Baby Chicken$0.99
  • Piggy Bank$2.99

Questions

Is Temple Run 2 free?
Temple Run 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Crossy Road free?
Crossy Road is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Temple Run 2 or Crossy Road?
Crossy Road is rated higher. Temple Run 2 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 496K ratings, while Crossy Road averages 4.7 from 740K ratings.
Do Temple Run 2 or Crossy Road have ads?
Both Temple Run 2 and Crossy Road show ads.
Which is updated more often, Temple Run 2 or Crossy Road?
Temple Run 2 ships an update monthly, and Crossy Road every 3 weeks. Most recently, Temple Run 2 was updated on November 3, 2026 and Crossy Road on November 3, 2026.
Which is more popular, Temple Run 2 or Crossy Road?
Temple Run 2 currently peaks at #23 in the App Store charts, and Crossy Road at #8. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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