# Pin the Pipe vs Canvas Run

The clearest difference is rating: Canvas Run at 4.5 against Pin the Pipe's 2.8. Canvas Run also leads on review sentiment (29% vs 0%) and ratings volume (35K vs 6). Pin the Pipe's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Canvas Run holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Canvas Run has 35K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Pin the Pipe's written reviews are positive against 29% of Canvas Run's.

Pin the Pipe ships an update every 3 weeks, Canvas Run fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pin the Pipe | Canvas Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pin-the-pipe/id1525504367/reviews) | **[4.5 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canvas-run/id1583922362/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **35K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **29.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 302 MB | 263 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Geisha Tokyo Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/304321146) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### Pin the Pipe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pin-the-pipe/id1525504367)

A puzzle game where players use pins to plug leaking water pipes and prevent flooding. Test your plumbing skills to fix all the pipes before your home is submerged.

**Highlights:** Plug leaking pipes with pins, Prevent flooding, Solve pipe puzzles, Fix water emergencies

**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 Pin the Pipe free?

Pin the Pipe 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, Pin the Pipe or Canvas Run?

Canvas Run is rated higher. Pin the Pipe averages 2.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Canvas Run averages 4.5 from 35K ratings.

### Do Pin the Pipe or Canvas Run have ads?

Canvas Run shows ads; Pin the Pipe does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pin the Pipe or Canvas Run?

Pin the Pipe ships an update every 3 weeks, and Canvas Run fortnightly. Most recently, Pin the Pipe was updated on October 23, 2026 and Canvas Run on October 26, 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.*