Swing Slice vs Canvas Run
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Swing Slice
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Introducing the most action-packed, thrilling hyper casual mobile game you've ever played! In "Swing Slice", you'll take on the role of a daring adventurer, soaring through the air with the help of a trusty rope. But the real fun starts when you let go, as your character flips and flies, slicing through obstacles with a sword that's sharper than a razor. The obstacles you'll encounter are varied and challenging, from blocks and watermelons to bananas and pencils, but the key to success is timing. You can only slice through obstacles when you're not swinging, so timing your release is crucial. As you progress through the levels, the obstacles will become more and more challenging, but with quick reflexes and a steady hand, you'll be able to slice your way to victory! The ultimate goal is to make it to the finish line without crashing into any obstacles. With simple, intuitive controls and an endless variety of obstacles to slice through, "Swing Slice" is the ultimate test of skill and reflexes. Download it now and see if you have what it takes to be the ultimate slicing sensation!
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
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Swing Slice at none against Canvas Run's 1. Swing Slice also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). Canvas Run's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 11 months). On price, ads and device support 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. Swing Slice asks for nothing beyond the download.
Swing Slice ships an update every 11 months, Canvas Run fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on March 26, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Swing Slice | Canvas Run |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (33K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 29.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 33K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 145 MB | 263 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Dastan Games LLP | Voodoo |
Bugs and requests
Swing Slice
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
Swing Slice
No in-app purchases
Canvas Run
- No Ads$2.99









