# Draw Cubes vs Canvas Run

The clearest difference is rating: Canvas Run at 4.5 against Draw Cubes's 1.9. Canvas Run also leads on ratings volume (35K vs 22) and review sentiment (30% vs 15%). Draw Cubes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Canvas Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Draw Cubes asks for nothing beyond the download.

Canvas Run holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Canvas Run has 35K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of Draw Cubes's written reviews are positive against 30% of Canvas Run's.

Draw Cubes ships an update daily, Canvas Run fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Draw Cubes | Canvas Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draw-cubes/id1503338112/reviews) | **[4.5 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canvas-run/id1583922362/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 22 | **35K** |
| Positive reviews | 15.4% of reviews | **29.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 146 MB | 263 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [App Swim LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475582966) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### Draw Cubes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draw-cubes/id1503338112)

Draw a line to guide a scoop and collect falling cubes. A simple, casual game designed for quick play sessions.

**Highlights:** Draw scoop to collect cubes, Simple gameplay, Casual game mechanics, Cube collection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**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 Draw Cubes free?

Draw Cubes 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, Draw Cubes or Canvas Run?

Canvas Run is rated higher. Draw Cubes averages 1.9 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Canvas Run averages 4.5 from 35K ratings.

### Do Draw Cubes or Canvas Run have ads?

Canvas Run shows ads; Draw Cubes does not.

### Which is updated more often, Draw Cubes or Canvas Run?

Draw Cubes ships an update daily, and Canvas Run fortnightly. Most recently, Draw Cubes was updated on November 7, 2026 and Canvas Run on November 12, 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.*