Type Spin vs Canvas Run
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Type Spin
This app transforms your typed letters into rotating objects with dynamic shapes. Utilize physics and letter forms to achieve in-game goals. Experience a unique way to interact with the alphabet through engaging gameplay.
- Dynamic letter-shaped rotating objects
- Physics-based gameplay
- Goal-oriented challenges
- Interactive alphabet manipulation
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Spin the alphabet! The shape of the rotating object changes according to the characters you enter. Aim for the goal by making good use of the action of physics and the shape of letters!
Canvas Run
Navigate through levels by expanding your canvas. Enjoy addictive gameplay with simple, intuitive controls.
- Expand canvas to clear levels
- Easy slide controls
- Addictive gameplay mechanic
- Progress through levels
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Make your way through level by creating bigger canvas! Slide easy-to-learn controls with addictive gameplay mechanic!
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Verdict
Type Spin and Canvas Run both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 66% of Type Spin's written reviews are positive against 29% of Canvas Run's. Type Spin also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Canvas Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Type Spin asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Type Spin against 4.5 for Canvas Run. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29K and 33K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Type Spin's written reviews are positive against 29% of Canvas Run's.
Type Spin ships an update every 3 weeks, Canvas Run fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.
| Parameter | Type Spin | Canvas Run |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (29K ratings) — better | 4.5 (33K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.0% of reviews — better | 29.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 29K | 33K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 169 MB | 263 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | KAYAC Inc. | Voodoo |
Customer experience
Type Spin
Canvas Run
User reviews
Type Spin
From 29K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🤩 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Unique concept and strategy
- 🙂 Enjoyable for all ages
Room to improve
- 🤬 Excessive ads after every level
- 😡 Ads interrupt gameplay
- 😓 Repetitive and boring after a while
Canvas Run
From 33K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎨 Satisfying and relaxing gameplay
- 🕹️ Fun and addictive
- 💎 Gems collected
- 🌈 Colorful visuals
Room to improve
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🔓 Requires internet connection to play
- 🔍 Unclear purpose of gems
- 🔻 Unfair ball reduction mechanics
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
Bugs and requests
Type Spin
Reported bugs
3 issues- Progress resets after each session
- Certain letters/characters are overpowered
- Game freezes or crashes on some devices
Requested features
3 requests- More diverse skins and customization options
- Reduce frequency of ads or make them optional
- Increase difficulty and challenge as levels progress
Canvas Run
Reported bugs
3 issues- Camera glitches and falls through the map
- Game freezes and crashes
- Inconsistent ball count reductions
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to spend gems on upgrades or customization
- Offline play mode
- More obstacles and challenges
- Clearer progression and scoring system
In-app purchases
Type Spin
No in-app purchases
Canvas Run
- No Ads$2.99
