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Temple Run: Legends vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Temple Run: Legends's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

Temple Run: Legends
This App
Subway Surfers
Nemesis
Talking Tom Gold Run
Contender
Sonic Dash+
Contender
Minion Rush: Running game
Contender
Crossy Road
Peer
Jetpack Joyride 2
Peer
Jumanji: Epic Run
Peer
LEGO Hill Climb Adventures
New Kid
Core Identity
DeveloperImangi Studios, LLCSYBO GamesOutfit7 LimitedSEGAGameloftHipster WhaleHalfbrick StudiosCoco PlayFingersoft
CategoryGames-GamesGames--GamesGames-
PlatformAndroid, iOS-iOS, AndroidiOS--Android, iOSiOS, Android-
Store Metrics
Rating4.7 / 5-4.5 / 54.6 / 5--4.8 / 54.1 / 5-
Ratings Count6,381-557,76611,375--29,7413,461-
PriceFree-FreeFree--FreeFree-
Release DateAug 1, 2024-Jul 13, 2016Apr 8, 2022--Aug 19, 2022Dec 8, 2019-
Last UpdatedFeb 11, 2026-Apr 24, 2026Mar 10, 2026--May 14, 2026Jun 13, 2025-
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentimentpositive-positive---mixed--
Score75/100-75/100---45/100--
Praises
  • Nostalgic core gameplay loop provides consistent entertainment value for long-term players
  • Fast-paced action challenges keep players engaged during short, casual play sessions
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  • Core endless runner mechanics provide high replayability for long-term players across multiple years
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  • Nostalgic core gameplay loop provides satisfying action for long-term franchise fans
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Complaints
  • Aggressive ad frequency post-update interrupts the flow of the core running experience
  • Lack of cross-platform progress transfer prevents users from maintaining account history
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  • Aggressive ad frequency interrupts gameplay flow and obscures critical visual information during runs
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  • Catastrophic loss of long-term save data and progress following recent updates
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Requests
  • Cloud save functionality and account synchronization across different mobile platforms
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  • Additional house building content for specific characters to extend the progression ramp
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  • Reliable cloud save functionality to prevent permanent loss of account progress
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Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • Iconic IP heritage sustains organic install velocity
  • Behind-the-back camera perspective creates high-tension experience
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  • Persistent home-building meta-game increases long-term retention
  • Established Outfit7 IP drives organic install velocity
  • Asynchronous race mode incentivizes repeat daily engagement
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  • Character-driven narrative builds IP-based player loyalty
  • Explosive vehicle mechanics differentiate from standard runners
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Weaknesses
  • No cloud-save despite high user demand
  • Aggressive ad frequency post-update
  • No cross-platform account synchronization
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  • Aggressive ad-frequency interrupts gameplay flow
  • Parachute visual bugs obstruct player navigation
  • High character unlock costs create pay-to-win barriers
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  • Catastrophic save-data loss following updates
  • Aggressive ad frequency degrades user experience
  • UI navigation bugs on daily reward screens
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Pricingfreemium-freemiumfree--freemiumfreemium-
MomentumMaintenance-ActiveActive--ActiveSteady-
Update Cadence5 versions, 4 majors/6mo, ~44d avg-5 versions, ~16d avg5 versions--5 versions, 4 majors/6mo, ~18d avg5 versions-

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