# Escalators vs Canvas Run

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Escalators at 12.0 against Canvas Run's 14.0. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Escalators sells 2 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 — 4.4 for Escalators against 4.5 for Canvas Run. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 40K and 33K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 27% of Escalators's written reviews are positive against 29% of Canvas Run's.

Escalators ships an update every 2 weeks, Canvas Run fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Escalators | Canvas Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (40K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escalators/id1483009256/reviews) | **[4.5 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canvas-run/id1583922362/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **40K** | 33K |
| Positive reviews | 26.8% of reviews | **29.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 410 MB | 263 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### Escalators

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escalators/id1483009256)

Guide people onto boats by strategically using escalators. Navigate the flow of passengers to ensure efficient boarding and clear the docks.

**Highlights:** Escalator movement, People guiding, Boat boarding, Dock clearing, Strategic placement

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game concept
- 👍 Satisfying gameplay
- 💡 Different game modes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Frequent glitches and crashes
- 🔋 Game performance issues

**Reported bugs**

- People getting stuck on escalators
- Game freezing when too many people
- Multiplier not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Reduce frequency of ads
- Improve game stability and performance
- Add more level variety and challenges


### 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 Escalators free?

Escalators 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, Escalators or Canvas Run?

Canvas Run is rated higher. Escalators averages 4.4 out of 5 from 40K ratings, while Canvas Run averages 4.5 from 33K ratings.

### Do Escalators or Canvas Run have ads?

Both Escalators and Canvas Run show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Escalators or Canvas Run?

Escalators ships an update every 2 weeks, and Canvas Run fortnightly. Most recently, Escalators was updated on October 1, 2026 and Canvas Run on October 1, 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.*