# Alpha Speed vs Canvas Run

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Alpha Speed at 100% against Canvas Run's 30%. Alpha Speed also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Canvas Run's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 10 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Canvas Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Alpha Speed 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 35K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Alpha Speed's written reviews are positive against 30% of Canvas Run's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Alpha Speed ships an update every 10 months, Canvas Run fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alpha Speed | Canvas Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpha-speed-typing-game/id1454795367/reviews) | **[4.5 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canvas-run/id1583922362/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **35K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 29.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 263 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Tihomir Radev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1403507147) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### Alpha Speed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpha-speed-typing-game/id1454795367)

This addictive game challenges your writing speed and reflexes. Learn to play easily within the game and aim for your personal high score. Compare your progress with other players and enjoy the fast-paced typing action.

**Highlights:** Addictive gameplay, Speed typing challenges, High score tracking, Player comparison, Easy to learn

**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 Alpha Speed free?

Alpha Speed 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, Alpha Speed or Canvas Run?

Canvas Run is rated higher. Alpha Speed averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Canvas Run averages 4.5 from 35K ratings.

### Do Alpha Speed or Canvas Run have ads?

Both Alpha Speed and Canvas Run show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Alpha Speed or Canvas Run?

Alpha Speed ships an update every 10 months, and Canvas Run fortnightly. Most recently, Alpha Speed was updated on November 2, 2026 and Canvas Run on November 10, 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.*