# Blocks io vs Canvas Run

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Blocks io at 100% against Canvas Run's 29%. Blocks io also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Canvas Run's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (33K vs 19). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Canvas Run holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Canvas Run has 33K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Blocks io's written reviews are positive against 29% of Canvas Run's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Blocks io ships an update every 4 weeks, Canvas Run fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 27, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blocks io | Canvas Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blocks-io/id1437726308/reviews) | **[4.5 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canvas-run/id1583922362/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **33K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 29.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 131 MB | 263 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Emanuel Ortiz](https://appshunter.io/developer/864435887) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### Blocks io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blocks-io/id1437726308)

Control a character to expand your territory by moving across the screen. Avoid touching other players' tails outside your safe zone to survive. Collect diamonds to unlock new characters and compete globally.

**Highlights:** Expand territory by moving character, Guard your territory, Destroy enemy tails outside their territory, Collect diamonds for characters, Play online or offline against AI, Global leaderboard, Over 20 unlockable characters

**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 Blocks io free?

Blocks io 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, Blocks io or Canvas Run?

Canvas Run is rated higher. Blocks io averages 4.0 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Canvas Run averages 4.5 from 33K ratings.

### Do Blocks io or Canvas Run have ads?

Canvas Run shows ads; Blocks io does not.

### Which is updated more often, Blocks io or Canvas Run?

Blocks io ships an update every 4 weeks, and Canvas Run fortnightly. Most recently, Blocks io was updated on August 27, 2026 and Canvas Run on September 30, 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.*