Comparison

Stack Block vs Canvas Run

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Stack Block

Features
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Stack blocks in a satisfying way. Collect and stack up all the blocks around you. The more blocks you have collected, the faster you will be. Collect as many blocks as you can and beat all the opponents. Race against opponents and stack up the blocks you can pick up along the way! Easy to pick up, hard to put down.

About

Canvas Run

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
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Make your way through level by creating bigger canvas! Slide easy-to-learn controls with addictive gameplay mechanic!

Screenshots

Stack Block4 screens
Canvas Run3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stack Block at none against Canvas Run's 1. Stack Block also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 14.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stack Block ships an update every 3 days, Canvas Run fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Stack Block versus Canvas Run: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStack BlockCanvas Run
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (33K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—29.2% of reviews
Number of ratings—33K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB263 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTaptekincVoodoo

Bugs and requests

Stack Block

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

None

Stack Block

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Canvas Run

One-time1
  • No Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Stack Block free?
Stack Block is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Canvas Run free?
Canvas Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stack Block or Canvas Run have ads?
Both Stack Block and Canvas Run show ads.
Which is updated more often, Stack Block or Canvas Run?
Stack Block ships an update every 3 days, and Canvas Run fortnightly. Most recently, Stack Block was updated on September 15, 2026 and Canvas Run on September 26, 2026.

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