Ladder Run 3D vs Canvas Run
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ladder Run 3D
Collect ladders by sliding left or right to build them up. Use the collected ladders to climb over walls and pass each level. This game offers simple, engaging gameplay for quick fun.
- Slide to collect ladders
- Climb over walls
- Pass levels
- Simple controls
- 3D graphics
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Slide left or right to collect ladders to climb over the wall to pass level.
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: Ladder Run 3D at none against Canvas Run's 1. Ladder Run 3D also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5). Canvas Run's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 14 months) and ratings volume (35K vs 8). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Ladder Run 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.
Ladder Run 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Canvas Run has 35K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Ladder Run 3D ships an update every 14 months, Canvas Run fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ladder Run 3D | Canvas Run |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (8 ratings) — better | 4.5 (35K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 29.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 35K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | 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 | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 185 MB | 263 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | 广杰 周 | Voodoo |
Customer experience
Ladder Run 3D
Canvas Run
Bugs and requests
Ladder Run 3D
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
Ladder Run 3D
No in-app purchases
Canvas Run
- No Ads$2.99
Questions
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