# Stacky Bird vs Canvas Run

Stacky Bird and Canvas Run both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Stacky Bird's written reviews are positive against 29% of Canvas Run's. Stacky Bird also leads on chart position (#106 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stacky Bird sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Canvas Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stacky Bird holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22K and 35K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Stacky Bird's written reviews are positive against 29% of Canvas Run's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stacky Bird | Canvas Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stacky-bird-fun-no-wifi-games/id1499304256/reviews)** | [4.5 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canvas-run/id1583922362/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 22K | **35K** |
| Positive reviews | **86.2% of reviews** | 29.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#106** | — |
| Size | 210 MB | 263 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Kooapps](https://appshunter.io/developer/290924809) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### Stacky Bird

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stacky-bird-fun-no-wifi-games/id1499304256)

**Currently charting:** #106 Top Free · Adventure (US App Store)

Guide a bird through colorful levels by stacking eggs to overcome obstacles and avoid dangers. Collect coins to unlock new characters and birdhouses, and compete for the top spot on the leaderboard in this addictive flying game.

**Highlights:** Stack eggs to cross obstacles, Unlock new characters, Collect coins, Explore new lands and biomes, Compete on leaderboards, Participate in limited live events

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stacky Bird Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Coins Level 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank Level 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins Level 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank Level 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank Level 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unicorn Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Jurassic Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coins Level 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gods Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hero Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Cute and unique characters
- 🎨 Variety of skins and customization options
- 📱 Works offline without Wi-Fi
- 💰 Easy to earn in-game currency

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚧 Too many ads
- 🔁 Repetitive levels
- 🔒 Certain skins locked behind paywalls or social media shares
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Coins not registering properly after watching ads
- Game freezing or crashing after completing a level
- Inconsistent performance on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add more levels and worlds
- Introduce multiplayer or competitive modes
- Allow purchasing of all skins with in-game currency
- Reduce frequency of ads or provide ad-free option


### 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 Stacky Bird free?

Stacky Bird 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, Stacky Bird or Canvas Run?

Stacky Bird is rated higher. Stacky Bird averages 4.7 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Canvas Run averages 4.5 from 35K ratings.

### Do Stacky Bird or Canvas Run have ads?

Both Stacky Bird and Canvas Run show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stacky Bird or Canvas Run?

Stacky Bird ships an update fortnightly, and Canvas Run fortnightly. Most recently, Stacky Bird was updated on November 1, 2026 and Canvas Run on November 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.*