# Bead Sort vs Canvas Run

Bead Sort and Canvas Run both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 48% of Bead Sort's written reviews are positive against 29% of Canvas Run's. Bead Sort also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bead Sort 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 Bead Sort against 4.5 for Canvas Run. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 76K and 33K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of Bead Sort's written reviews are positive against 29% of Canvas Run's.

Bead Sort ships an update weekly, Canvas Run fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bead Sort | Canvas Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (76K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bead-sort/id1500802433/reviews)** | [4.5 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canvas-run/id1583922362/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **76K** | 33K |
| Positive reviews | **48.1% of reviews** | 29.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 185 MB | 263 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 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

### Bead Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bead-sort/id1500802433)

Engage in a relaxing sorting experience by placing beads into their corresponding colored bins. This game is perfect for those who enjoy tidying and organizing tasks.

**Highlights:** Sort beads into matching colored bins, Relaxing gameplay, Tidy and organize, Intuitive controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing and calming
- 🎨 Satisfying color sorting
- 💤 Helps with sleep issues

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads
- 🔁 Repetitive levels
- 🎨 Color similarity issues for colorblind users

**Reported bugs**

- Beads getting stuck or flying out of containers
- App crashes or freezes after updates

**Requested features**

- More challenging levels
- Ability to customize sorting containers
- Wider variety of sorting objects


### 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 Bead Sort free?

Bead Sort 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, Bead Sort or Canvas Run?

Bead Sort is rated higher. Bead Sort averages 4.6 out of 5 from 76K ratings, while Canvas Run averages 4.5 from 33K ratings.

### Do Bead Sort or Canvas Run have ads?

Both Bead Sort and Canvas Run show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bead Sort or Canvas Run?

Bead Sort ships an update weekly, and Canvas Run fortnightly. Most recently, Bead Sort was updated on October 3, 2026 and Canvas Run on October 3, 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.*