# Bubble Tea! vs Canvas Run

Bubble Tea! and Canvas Run both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of Bubble Tea!'s written reviews are positive against 29% of Canvas Run's. Bubble Tea! also leads on ratings volume (237K vs 33K) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 14.0). Canvas Run's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Tea! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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 — 4.6 for Bubble Tea! against 4.5 for Canvas Run. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Tea! has 237K ratings behind it against 33K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Bubble Tea!'s written reviews are positive against 29% of Canvas Run's.

Bubble Tea! ships an update every 2 months, Canvas Run fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Tea! | Canvas Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (237K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-tea/id1490632518/reviews)** | [4.5 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canvas-run/id1583922362/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **237K** | 33K |
| Positive reviews | **74.3% of reviews** | 29.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 174 MB | 263 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Dual Cat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1371966707) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubble Tea!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-tea/id1490632518)

Recreate popular bubble tea recipes by carefully mixing ingredients and colors. Satisfy demanding customers to earn rewards and unlock new cosmetic items. This color-mixing game offers a fun challenge for all ages.

**Highlights:** Recreate bubble tea recipes, Mix ingredients and colors, Satisfy customer demands, Unlock cosmetic skins, Color mixing challenges, Earn rewards and bonuses

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧋 Fun and satisfying game
- 🎨 Mixing colors and customizing drinks
- 🕰️ Relaxing and calming experience
- 👍 Engaging and addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Too many ads, disruptive to gameplay
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs causing issues
- 🤔 Inconsistent grading system
- 🕰️ Levels can get repetitive over time

**Reported bugs**

- Ads playing during gameplay causing level fails
- Drink mixing not registering properly
- Freezing and crashing issues on some devices

**Requested features**

- Add more cup and lid designs
- Introduce customer orders and challenges
- Improve ad placement and frequency
- Provide more detailed feedback on drink quality


### 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 Bubble Tea! free?

Bubble Tea! 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, Bubble Tea! or Canvas Run?

Bubble Tea! is rated higher. Bubble Tea! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 237K ratings, while Canvas Run averages 4.5 from 33K ratings.

### Do Bubble Tea! or Canvas Run have ads?

Both Bubble Tea! and Canvas Run show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Tea! or Canvas Run?

Bubble Tea! ships an update every 2 months, and Canvas Run fortnightly. Most recently, Bubble Tea! was updated on October 15, 2026 and Canvas Run on October 14, 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.*