# Bubble Blast Frenzy vs Canvas Run

Bubble Blast Frenzy and Canvas Run both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Bubble Blast Frenzy's written reviews are positive against 30% of Canvas Run's. Bubble Blast Frenzy also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Canvas Run's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (35K vs 8). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Canvas Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bubble Blast Frenzy asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Bubble Blast Frenzy against 4.5 for Canvas Run. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Canvas Run has 35K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Bubble Blast Frenzy's written reviews are positive against 30% of Canvas Run's.

Bubble Blast Frenzy ships an update every 3 months, Canvas Run fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Blast Frenzy | Canvas Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-blast-frenzy/id1205990983/reviews)** | [4.5 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canvas-run/id1583922362/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **35K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 29.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 136 MB | 263 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Magma Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/490634283) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubble Blast Frenzy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-blast-frenzy/id1205990983)

Match three or more identical bubbles to clear them and score points in this vibrant party-themed puzzle game. Progress through over 200 levels with diverse objectives and unlock exciting bonuses. Compete with players worldwide for the top spot on the disco leaderboard.

**Highlights:** Match-3 gameplay, Over 200 levels, Disco party atmosphere, Groovy bonuses, Arcade mode, Challenging achievements, World ranking

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Canvas Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canvas-run/id1583922362)

Navigate through levels by expanding your canvas. Enjoy addictive gameplay with simple, intuitive controls.

**Highlights:** Expand canvas to clear levels, Easy slide controls, Addictive gameplay mechanic, Progress through levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Satisfying and relaxing gameplay
- 🕹️ Fun and addictive
- 💎 Gems collected
- 🌈 Colorful visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Too many ads
- 🔓 Requires internet connection to play
- 🔍 Unclear purpose of gems
- 🔻 Unfair ball reduction mechanics
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Camera glitches and falls through the map
- Game freezes and crashes
- Inconsistent ball count reductions

**Requested features**

- Ability to spend gems on upgrades or customization
- Offline play mode
- More obstacles and challenges
- Clearer progression and scoring system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Blast Frenzy free?

Bubble Blast Frenzy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Canvas Run free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Blast Frenzy or Canvas Run?

Bubble Blast Frenzy is rated higher. Bubble Blast Frenzy averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Canvas Run averages 4.5 from 35K ratings.

### Do Bubble Blast Frenzy or Canvas Run have ads?

Canvas Run shows ads; Bubble Blast Frenzy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Blast Frenzy or Canvas Run?

Bubble Blast Frenzy ships an update every 3 months, and Canvas Run fortnightly. Most recently, Bubble Blast Frenzy was updated on November 2, 2026 and Canvas Run on November 12, 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.*