# Crush Ball vs Canvas Run

The clearest difference is rating: Canvas Run at 4.5 against Crush Ball's 3.4. Canvas Run also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (35K vs 24). Crush Ball's advantage is review sentiment (60% vs 29%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Crush Ball 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.

Canvas Run holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Canvas Run has 35K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Crush Ball's written reviews are positive against 29% of Canvas Run's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Crush Ball ships an update every 12 months, Canvas Run fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crush Ball | Canvas Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crush-ball-smash-color-stack/id1513814902/reviews) | **[4.5 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canvas-run/id1583922362/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **35K** |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 29.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 89 MB | 263 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [冰 冯](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490741402) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### Crush Ball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crush-ball-smash-color-stack/id1513814902)

A casual, easy-to-play game where players tap to smash colored stacks. Time your presses carefully to avoid black blocks and enjoy a stress-relieving experience. It's designed for quick, simple fun.

**Highlights:** Casual gameplay, Easy to use controls, Timing-based challenges, Smash colored stacks, Avoid black blocks, Stress relief

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads for Crush Ball | $4.99 | one-time |


### 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 Crush Ball free?

Crush Ball 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, Crush Ball or Canvas Run?

Canvas Run is rated higher. Crush Ball averages 3.4 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Canvas Run averages 4.5 from 35K ratings.

### Do Crush Ball or Canvas Run have ads?

Both Crush Ball and Canvas Run show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Crush Ball or Canvas Run?

Crush Ball ships an update every 12 months, and Canvas Run fortnightly. Most recently, Crush Ball was updated on October 29, 2026 and Canvas Run on October 30, 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.*