# Square Bird vs Canvas Run

Square Bird and Canvas Run both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of Square Bird's written reviews are positive against 29% of Canvas Run's. Canvas Run's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Square Bird sells 10 one-off in-app purchases 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 Square Bird against 4.5 for Canvas Run. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 106K and 35K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Square Bird's written reviews are positive against 29% of Canvas Run's.

Square Bird ships an update monthly, Canvas Run fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Square Bird | Canvas Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (106K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/square-bird-flappy-chicken/id1435729435/reviews)** | [4.5 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canvas-run/id1583922362/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **106K** | 35K |
| Positive reviews | **76.2% of reviews** | 29.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 240 MB | 263 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [MOONEE PUBLISHING LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1469957859) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### Square Bird

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/square-bird-flappy-chicken/id1435729435)

Stack eggs to build a tower and navigate through obstacles. Perfect landings trigger an exciting fever mode. Test your timing and precision to succeed.

**Highlights:** Stack eggs to build a tower, Pass barriers, Perfect landing timing, Square Bird Fever mode, Smooth gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| New No Ads Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium Gold Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin 5000 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold Coin 5000 | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coin 15000 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold Coin 15000 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin 50000 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gold Coin 50000 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to learn
- 👍 Unique gameplay
- 👍 Cute art style
- 👍 Minimal ads
- 👍 Addictive and entertaining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔋 High ad frequency after each level
- 🐛 Difficulty with reviving after death
- 🐛 Incompatibility issues on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Revive feature not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Harder levels or more difficulty options
- Ability to earn or purchase more customization options
- Reduced ad frequency or alternative monetization model
- More dynamic gameplay elements or mini-games


### 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 Square Bird free?

Square Bird 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, Square Bird or Canvas Run?

Square Bird is rated higher. Square Bird averages 4.7 out of 5 from 106K ratings, while Canvas Run averages 4.5 from 35K ratings.

### Do Square Bird or Canvas Run have ads?

Both Square Bird and Canvas Run show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Square Bird or Canvas Run?

Square Bird ships an update monthly, and Canvas Run fortnightly. Most recently, Square Bird was updated on November 5, 2026 and Canvas Run on November 5, 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.*