# Canvas Run vs Fidget Toy Maker

Canvas Run and Fidget Toy Maker both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of Fidget Toy Maker's written reviews are positive against 29% of Canvas Run's. Fidget Toy Maker also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (116K vs 35K). Canvas Run's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Canvas Run against 4.6 for Fidget Toy Maker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35K and 116K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of Canvas Run's written reviews are positive against 74% of Fidget Toy Maker's.

Canvas Run ships an update fortnightly, Fidget Toy Maker every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Canvas Run | Fidget Toy Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canvas-run/id1583922362/reviews) | **[4.6 (116K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fidget-toy-maker/id1586073147/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 35K | **116K** |
| Positive reviews | 29.4% of reviews | **73.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 263 MB | 449 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Geisha Tokyo Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/304321146) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Fidget Toy Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fidget-toy-maker/id1586073147)

Design and create your own unique fidget pop toys by dragging materials and shaping them. Once crafted, enjoy popping the bubbles to your heart's content. Unleash your creativity to build the ultimate pop toy.

**Highlights:** Design custom fidget toys, Drag and drop materials, Shape toys in molds, Pop bubbles, Creative toy making

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and satisfying
- 👍 Allows for creativity
- 🤩 Calming and relaxing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Too many ads
- 🙄 Forced ads to keep designs
- 😒 Limited color/shape options
- 🥱 Gets boring quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and login issues
- Inconsistent color/shape rendering
- Compatibility problems on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add more fidget toy options beyond just pop-its
- Reduce the number of ads
- Allow users to fully customize their pop-its
- Implement a coin/currency system to unlock new features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Canvas Run free?

Canvas Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Fidget Toy Maker free?

Fidget Toy Maker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Canvas Run or Fidget Toy Maker?

Fidget Toy Maker is rated higher. Canvas Run averages 4.5 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while Fidget Toy Maker averages 4.6 from 116K ratings.

### Do Canvas Run or Fidget Toy Maker have ads?

Both Canvas Run and Fidget Toy Maker show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Canvas Run or Fidget Toy Maker?

Canvas Run ships an update fortnightly, and Fidget Toy Maker every 2 months. Most recently, Canvas Run was updated on November 1, 2026 and Fidget Toy Maker on November 1, 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.*