# Temple Run 2 vs Crossy Road

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Temple Run 2 | Crossy Road |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (496K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/temple-run-2/id572395608/reviews) | **[4.7 (740K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossy-road/id924373886/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 496K | **740K** |
| Positive reviews | 65.1% of reviews | **86.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #23 | **#8** |
| Size | 251 MB | 269 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Imangi Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/284899742) | [Hipster Whale Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/924373885) |

## What reviewers say

### Temple Run 2

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

**Currently charting:** #23 Top Free · Adventure, #68 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


### Crossy Road

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossy-road/id924373886)

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Free · Family, #84 Top Grossing · Family, #141 Top Free · Casual (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PAC-MAN | Free | one-time |
| Shooty Cat | Free | one-time |
| Flat Eric | $0.99 | one-time |
| Festive Chicken | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fortune Chicken | $0.99 | one-time |
| Seoul Chicken | $0.99 | one-time |
| PAC-CHICKEN | $0.99 | one-time |
| Brazil Chicken | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Prince  of All Cosmos | $0.99 | one-time |
| Baby Chicken | $0.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*