# Count Masters vs Canvas Run

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Count Masters at 602K against Canvas Run's 35K. Count Masters also leads on chart position (#62 vs unranked). Canvas Run's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Count Masters 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Count Masters against 4.5 for Canvas Run. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Count Masters has 602K ratings behind it against 35K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 28% of Count Masters's written reviews are positive against 29% of Canvas Run's.

Count Masters ships an update every 6 weeks, Canvas Run fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Count Masters | Canvas Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (602K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-masters-crowd-runner-3d/id1568245971/reviews) | **[4.5 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canvas-run/id1583922362/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **602K** | 35K |
| Positive reviews | 27.8% of reviews | **29.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#62** | — |
| Size | 309 MB | 263 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Freeplay LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1232320673) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### Count Masters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-masters-crowd-runner-3d/id1568245971)

**Currently charting:** #62 Top Free · Action, #193 Top Free · Casual (US App Store)

Lead a crowd of stickman warriors through a city, collecting more to build your army. Navigate obstacles, choose the best gates, and battle opponents to reach the end and defeat the final boss. Upgrade your levels and collect coins in this thrilling 3D running game.

**Highlights:** Choose the best gate, Gather stickman warriors, Crash obstacles, Collect coins, Upgrade levels, Defeat the final boss

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No ADS | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 💡 Unique concept of conquering territories
- 👍 Simple and easy to understand

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🔁 Repetitive and monotonous levels
- 🧠 Lack of challenge and progression
- 💰 Overemphasis on in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and performance issues
- Inconsistent scoring and multiplier system
- Glitches with in-game purchases and rewards

**Requested features**

- More varied and challenging levels
- Additional game modes or maps to explore
- Better progression system and rewards
- Ability to customize character appearance


### 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 Count Masters free?

Count Masters 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, Count Masters or Canvas Run?

Canvas Run is rated higher. Count Masters averages 4.5 out of 5 from 602K ratings, while Canvas Run averages 4.5 from 35K ratings.

### Do Count Masters or Canvas Run have ads?

Both Count Masters and Canvas Run show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Count Masters or Canvas Run?

Count Masters ships an update every 6 weeks, and Canvas Run fortnightly. Most recently, Count Masters was updated on November 5, 2026 and Canvas Run on November 5, 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.*