# Looper! vs Canvas Run

The clearest difference is update cadence: Canvas Run at fortnightly against Looper!'s every 3 months. Looper!'s advantage is chart position (#59 vs unranked) and ratings volume (309K vs 35K). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Looper! sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per 7 days and Canvas Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Looper! against 4.5 for Canvas Run. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Looper! has 309K ratings behind it against 35K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 29% and 29% positive.

Looper! ships an update every 3 months, Canvas Run fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Looper! | Canvas Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (309K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/looper/id1370475630/reviews)** | [4.5 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canvas-run/id1583922362/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **309K** | 35K |
| Positive reviews | 29.4% of reviews | 29.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#59** | — |
| Size | 268 MB | 263 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Kwalee Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/497961736) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### Looper!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/looper/id1370475630)

**Currently charting:** #59 Top Free · Music, #89 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

This casual music game challenges your rhythm and timing by tapping to create beats that travel along intricate paths. With hundreds of levels, it offers a satisfying puzzle experience focused on harmonious looping.

**Highlights:** Rhythm and timing challenges, Hundreds of unique levels, Harmonious looping gameplay, Satisfying puzzle experience, Exclusive music content, Unlimited free solutions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP MEMBERSHIP | $5.49 | per 7 days |
| MONTHLY VIP MEMBERSHIP | $14.49 | per month |
| Remove Adverts | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Levels | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Levels | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Great music and beats
- 🧠 Challenging and engaging gameplay
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Overwhelming number of ads
- ⏱️ Ads interrupting gameplay
- 🤖 Ads sometimes freeze the app
- 💰 Expensive ad removal option

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and crashing issues
- Skin/beat unlocks not working properly

**Requested features**

- More music and beat variety
- Level creator feature
- Less intrusive ad implementation


### 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 Looper! free?

Looper! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Canvas Run free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Looper! or Canvas Run?

Looper! is rated higher. Looper! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 309K ratings, while Canvas Run averages 4.5 from 35K ratings.

### Do Looper! or Canvas Run have ads?

Both Looper! and Canvas Run show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Looper! or Canvas Run?

Looper! ships an update every 3 months, and Canvas Run fortnightly. Most recently, Looper! was updated on November 6, 2026 and Canvas Run on November 6, 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.*