# Canvas Run vs Count and Bounce

Canvas Run and Count and Bounce both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 29% of Canvas Run's written reviews are positive against 18% of Count and Bounce's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Canvas Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Count and Bounce sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. 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 Canvas Run against 4.6 for Count and Bounce. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35K and 19K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of Canvas Run's written reviews are positive against 18% of Count and Bounce's.

Canvas Run ships an update fortnightly, Count and Bounce every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Canvas Run | Count and Bounce |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canvas-run/id1583922362/reviews) | **[4.6 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-and-bounce/id1594194500/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **35K** | 19K |
| Positive reviews | **29.2% of reviews** | 18.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 263 MB | 328 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [HYPERMONK GAMES OYUN YAZILIM PAZARLAMA VE DANISMANLIK ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606935141) |

## 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


### Count and Bounce

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-and-bounce/id1594194500)

Guide a bouncing ball through a challenging path, collecting as many balls as possible to unlock new levels. Swipe left or right to control the ball's movement between tiles and avoid missing the path. Calculate your moves carefully to achieve the highest score.

**Highlights:** Collect maximum balls, Unlock next challenge, Bounce off tiles, Guide ball with touch controls, Avoid missing the path

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Membership | $4.99 | per month |
| Small Cash Pile | $0.99 | one-time |
| Reward Ticket x5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Reward Ticket x10 | $1.49 | one-time |
| Medium Cash Pile | $1.99 | one-time |
| Reward Ticket x20 | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Cash Pile | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large Star Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Speed Pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 💡 Unique concept and mechanics
- 👍 Simple and intuitive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of content and progression
- 🔋 Excessive ads and monetization
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and crashes
- Inconsistent ball physics
- Disappearing balls and platforms

**Requested features**

- More levels and challenges
- Ability to save progress
- Option to disable ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Canvas Run free?

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

### Is Count and Bounce free?

Count and Bounce is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Canvas Run or Count and Bounce?

Count and Bounce is rated higher. Canvas Run averages 4.5 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while Count and Bounce averages 4.6 from 19K ratings.

### Do Canvas Run or Count and Bounce have ads?

Both Canvas Run and Count and Bounce show ads.

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

Canvas Run ships an update fortnightly, and Count and Bounce every 3 weeks. Most recently, Canvas Run was updated on October 30, 2026 and Count and Bounce on October 30, 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.*