# Stacky Dash vs Canvas Run

Stacky Dash and Canvas Run both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of Stacky Dash's written reviews are positive against 29% of Canvas Run's. Stacky Dash also leads on ratings volume (445K vs 33K). Canvas Run's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stacky Dash sells 4 one-off in-app purchases 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 — 4.5 for Stacky Dash against 4.5 for Canvas Run. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stacky Dash has 445K ratings behind it against 33K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Stacky Dash's written reviews are positive against 29% of Canvas Run's.

Stacky Dash ships an update monthly, Canvas Run fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stacky Dash | Canvas Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (445K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stacky-dash/id1515957122/reviews) | **[4.5 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canvas-run/id1583922362/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **445K** | 33K |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 29.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 413 MB | 263 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 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

### Stacky Dash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stacky-dash/id1515957122)

Navigate challenging mazes by swiping your hero. Stack tiles to build your path higher and higher as you race towards the finish line. Aim for the skies in this engaging arcade experience.

**Highlights:** Swipe to move hero, Stack tiles, Navigate mazes, Reach high scores, Arcade gameplay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Christmas Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins + Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coins + Gems + Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and satisfying gameplay
- 🕹️ Simple but addictive concept
- 👍 Relaxing and stress-relieving
- 🎨 Enjoyable themes and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
- 🔁 Repetitive and unvaried level design
- 🕰️ Levels too short and easy
- 💰 Lack of meaningful in-game purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Game progress occasionally resets or is lost
- Crashes or freezes when playing on older devices
- Connectivity issues when playing without internet access

**Requested features**

- Expand zoo habitats and animal collection
- Add more challenging and diverse level types
- Implement an option to remove ads for a one-time fee
- Introduce a level editor or custom level creation


### 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 Dash free?

Stacky Dash 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 Dash or Canvas Run?

Canvas Run is rated higher. Stacky Dash averages 4.5 out of 5 from 445K ratings, while Canvas Run averages 4.5 from 33K ratings.

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

Both Stacky Dash and Canvas Run show ads.

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

Stacky Dash ships an update monthly, and Canvas Run fortnightly. Most recently, Stacky Dash was updated on September 30, 2026 and Canvas Run on September 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.*