# Neon Swipe vs Canvas Run

Neon Swipe and Canvas Run both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Neon Swipe's written reviews are positive against 29% of Canvas Run's. Neon Swipe also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Canvas Run's advantage is ratings volume (35K vs 17). 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. Neon Swipe asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Neon Swipe against 4.5 for Canvas Run. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Canvas Run has 35K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Neon Swipe's written reviews are positive against 29% of Canvas Run's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Neon Swipe | Canvas Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neon-swipe/id1479149113/reviews)** | [4.5 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canvas-run/id1583922362/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **35K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 29.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 62 MB | 263 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Top Secret Developments](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454133830) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### Neon Swipe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neon-swipe/id1479149113)

An arcade-style game where players swipe to control movement. Compete for the top spot on global leaderboards in this fast-paced, endless challenge. Test your reflexes and see if you have what it takes to be number one.

**Highlights:** Endless gameplay, Swipe to move controls, Global high score rankings, Fast-paced action, Reflex-based challenge

**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 Neon Swipe free?

Neon Swipe 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, Neon Swipe or Canvas Run?

Neon Swipe is rated higher. Neon Swipe averages 4.6 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Canvas Run averages 4.5 from 35K ratings.

### Do Neon Swipe or Canvas Run have ads?

Canvas Run shows ads; Neon Swipe does not.

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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.*